Legiontown U.S.A.

IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Legacy

John Howard Strain was a member of the 5th Marine Regiment during the first world war. He lost his..

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OTHER

Go solar in posts

Key West, FL

I am an active member with Post 28 in Key West, Fla., and have been working on this project in..

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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA

Donald L. Thompson Post 655 celebrates with new citizens

Haltom City, TX

On Saturday, July 30, American Legion Post 655 of Haltom City, Texas, celebrated the new citizenship of Penphan Souvannachak. The..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

The Poncho

I have watched the newsreels of our soldiers in combat and marveled at the new equipment that they carry: Kevlar..

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LEGION RIDERS

Legion Riders take top honor again

Beverly Hills, FL

the American Legion Post 237 group is "Riders Chapter of the Year" for the fifth year in a row, outpacing..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Post 38 honors Distinguished Honor Graduate at Basic Leader Course, NCO Academy, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea, OT

William L. Scafe, first vice commander of American Legion Post 38, South Korea, on Aug, 1 attended the graduation of..

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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

SL-1 Memorial

Arco, ID

Someone once said you die twice. Once when you stop breathing, and the other when your name is spoken for..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Legionnaire making a difference through prosthetic devices

Robert R. Barron has lectured on disguises and custom prosthetics at CIA Headquarters, the National Reconnaissance Office, and other government..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Remember Me

I am a published author and poet. A couple of years ago I was asked by a Massachusetts's veteran's..

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WWII STORY

Gen. Joseph Warren "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell

Ocean Springs, MS

Gen. Joseph Warren "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell was a U.S. Army general who served in the China Burma India theater during..

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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY

Chosin breakout, cont.

Sioux City, IA

See also http://www.legiontown.org/korean-war-story/8781/chosin-breakout. This is a story about Army Cpl. Nile Marsh. a survivor from Task Force Faith who made it..

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BOYS STATE

Three 2022 Virginia Boys State graduates honored

Virginia Beach, VA

American Legion Post 110 of Virginia Beach, Va., presented certificates and medals to three Catholic High School students who completed..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

American Legion Post 110 Boys State coordinator honored

Virginia Beach, VA

Wendell E. Parker, American Legion Post 110's Boys State coordinator, was honored with Virginia Senate Resolution No. 30 on July..

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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES

Scott County Post 24's first commander

Georgetown, KY

On his birthday, July 11,1918, he was leading an attack across a wheat field at Sossions, France, when a German..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

The Vietnam Vet

Today a hero is born, And tomorrow he will be sworn. Only to endure his nation's scorn. Yet he will move on..

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OTHER

Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 installs officers for 2023

Malta Bend, MO

Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 held their officer installation at the regular business meeting July 18. 7th District Commander..

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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA

American Legion Youth Corps

Estancia, NM

Albert Lovato, Department of New Mexico District 3 adjutant and SAL commander of Post 22 In early April 2022, I..

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WWII STORY

’66 Dodge Dart reveals Battle of the Bulge mystery. Who were these American GIs?..

Saint Louis, MO

In 2015 I sold my 1966 Dodge Dart to Francois Jacques “Frank” Groff in Luxembourg. During WWII, Frank’s mother’s family..

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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY

Follow-up to "He was a good friend"

Lexington, KY

My recent article in the July issue of The American Legion Magazine (http://www.legiontown.org/korean-war-story/8819/my-good-friend-bob) had a very pleasant and surprising result...

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