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MEMORIAL DAY
Honoring my grandpa
Escondido , CA
Last summer I did some cleanup work around St. Paul Cemetery in Litroe/Marion LA, where many of my ancestors are..
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As a veteran of 9/11
Sayreville, NJ
I served onboard USS O'Brien. After the World Trade Center was attacked by terrorists, we were the first ship to..
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WWII STORY
First Black officer in the USMC
Ormond Beach, FL
Fredrick C. Branch was commissioned on Nov. 25, 1945. He retired in 1955 at the rank of captain. He passed..
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OTHER
In the perimeter bunker
Camano Island, WA
When I was in Vietnam, a member of the 7th Air Calvary HHD, I'd get demerits for various issues that..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Dr. R. LeWayne Johnson, PHD, LLM, JD, honored by Marquis Who's Who for academic..
Kissimmee , FL
Dr. R. LeWayne Johnson, PHD, LLM, JD has been included in "Marquis Who's Who." As in all Who's Who biographical..
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Post 21 first vice commander raises awareness at dance competition
The Colony, TX
Most people say public speaking is the scariest thing they can think of. Imagine ballroom dancing in front of a..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
American Legion 105 Family in NJ donates $1,000 of Girl Scout cookies to our..
Belleville, NJ
American Legion Post 105 and Sons of The American Legion (SAL) Squadron 105 made the day a little sweeter by..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Department of Colorado Firefighter of the Year
Longmont, CO
Congratulations to Casey Venafro of Castle Rock FD! He was named American Legion Department of Colorado Firefighter of the Year..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Remembering and recovering MIAs
Newport, OR
The Marines have landed. By Don Weber On Dec. 17, 2022, three Marines arrived at the beach in Newport, Ore., after walking..
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OTHER
Legionnaire donates blood 300 times
Milwaukie , OR
Milwaukie Post 180 Legionnaire Ken Dale has reached a significant milestone in supporting the American Red Cross Blood Donation Program...
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LEGION RIDERS
Horizon City American Legion Post 598 Riders benefit run
El Paso, TX
I am Sam Cobos, historian for the Riders and vice commander for SAL. I am attempting to advertise to all..
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OTHER
County executive exclaims "Welcome Home"
Mayville, NY
Mayville, N.Y.: In a complete reversal of climate and 50 years in the future, Vietnam and other veterans of Chautauqua..
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OTHER
Schulenburg (Texas) American Legion Post 143 completes move of Civil War veteran’s headstone
Schulenburg, TX
Milton Frazer entered the hostilities of the Civil War on July 30, 1861. He enlisted as a captain with Company..
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Run/walk to bring awareness to violence, raise money for youth charities
Birmingham, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator The American Legion Family of District 21 in Alabama will host a Stop..
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BASEBALL
American Legion Post 911 Baseball registration opens
Hoover, AL
Registration has opened for the Over-the-Mountain American Legion Baseball team, sponsored by Ryan Winslow Post 911. This year will be the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Wellness event with Warrior Strong
On Jan. 15, 2023, American Legion Post 59, along with other veteran organizations, hosted a Wellness Event that included yoga..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
World War II veteran to pass 102 mark! He answered the country’s call. Let’s..
Cranston, RI
Cranston, RI (Jan. 21,2023) WWII Navy veteran Don Mellor will turn 102 on Feb. 22 this year. And if you..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
In our own words
I was interview by News 9 inside our banquet hall at Post 170. I was able to speak up on..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Matthews mayor Higdon awards Veteran of the Year plaque to Greg Smith of Post..
Matthews, NC
MATTHEWS, N.C. There was an overflow crowd of well-wishers at the Matthews monthly commissioners meeting on Jan. 23 as..
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OTHER
Malta Bend School, Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 host 19th blood drive with Community..
Malta Bend, MO
Community Blood Center of Kansas City, Malta Bend School and Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 held their first blood drive..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
American Legion Post 748 officer Col. (retired) Paul Hettich inducted into U.S. Army ROTC..
Antioch, IL
On Oct. 10, 2022, Col. Paul J. Hettich, Antioch, Ill., was inducted into the 2022 class of the U.S. Army..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Pennsylvania American Legion Homeless Veterans Corporation 30th annual awards dinner
Coraopolis, PA
Members of Post 924 attend the Housing for Homeless Veterans Recognition Dinner.
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
My America
"My America" tells the story of living in America through the eyes of a baby boomer. During this 75-year period..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Members of Sons of The American Legion Squadron 37 (Pyeongteak, South Korea) participate in..
Pyeongteak, South Korea.
For Wreaths Across America during mid-December, Tony, Loyd and Tremaine Williams, members from Sons of The American Legion Squadron 37,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
From Mail to Mountain
"From Mail to Mountain" is a detailed portrayal of the daily life of an Army private, Chuck Jackson, who served..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Work completed on new veterans park in New Bethlehem, Pa.
New Bethlehem, PA
By Evanne Gareis Published in The Leader-Vindicator, New Bethlehem, PA NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. – After several years of preparation and dedication by..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Fred Brock Post 828 hosts MLK Day Veterans Coffee Social
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Jan. 19, 2023) – Prior to the start of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March,..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Fred Brock Post 828 attends Events honoring MLK
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Jan. 19, 2023) – Legionnaires and auxiliary members of Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828, joined..
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OTHER
Mohawk Post 1450 holiday donations
Halfmoon, NY
HALFMOON, NY: American Legion Mohawk Post 1450 Commander John Lepine is proud to announce that the post has again..
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GI BILL
My 2023 NATCON experience
Attleboro, MA
I have been using my GI Bill for a while now and going to a few different schools since I..
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