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Massachusetts post commander visits WWII American soldiers, cemeteries in Europe
Lynnfield, MA
Lynnfield, Mass., Post Commander Thomas Bogart recently traveled to Europe to pay his respects to two brothers who were KIA..
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Post 21 hosts POW/MIA sunset vigil
The Colony, TX
It was a time for remembrance, prayer and reflection. American Legion Post 21 of The Colony, Texas, held its first POW/MIA..
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Post 911 now has drop-off box for unserviceable flags
Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas, Post 911 public affairs coordinator American Legion Ryan Winslow Post 911 now has a box where members..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Navy lieutenant/Legionnaire wins “Take a Bow” award at Shields Class Sailing Nationals
Newport, RI
Lt. Mitchell A. Kempisty, USN, an 11-year member of American Legion Post 60 in Laurel, Md., won the prestigious “Take..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Why Gold Star Fathers Day matters
During the 2016 presidential election, Khizr Khan brought Gold Star Fathers to the forefront as he eloquently spoke at the..
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Lake Hopatcong (N.J.) post clearing the ashes to begin rebuilding
Jefferson Township, NJ
JEFFERSON TWP NJ — American Legion Post 245 served for decades as a community meeting place before a devastating fire..
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BE THE ONE
Purcellville: Shelbourne Post 293 remembers
Purcellville , VA
Shelbourne Parish Post 293 in Purcellville, Va., remembered our POW/MIAs on National POW/MIA Remembrance Day on Sept. 16. Post Commander..
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Outstanding community response to call for assistance
Leland, NC
On Sept. 9, 2022, John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 of Leland co-sponsored a Red Cross blood drive with..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
NE Post 630 assists with Blue Ash Fire’s annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Blue Ash, OH
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2022, members of Northeast Post 630 participated in the 3rd Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Plano post - changing the course of history
Dallas, TX
It was hard for the new commander of John Low-Joe Smartt Post 53 to talk or write about himself, but..
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9/11 memorial ceremony
Melbourne, FL
We held a remembrance ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. at our J.W. Mather Jr. American Legion Post 163, Melbourne,..
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AMATEUR RADIO
Clarksville American Legion Post 289 to host Scouting Jamboree on the Air
Clarksville, TN
Clarksville: Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. It is held annually on the third full..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Blue Star Mother
Tomah, WI
Norma Rawhouser, living a few miles from Fort McCoy, Wis., provided four sons and one daughter to fight in World..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Inside Manzano: The life of A Nuclear Special Weapons Storage Site
In 1946 the U.S. DoD built a nuclear special weapons storage site in the Manzano Mountains of Albuquerque,..
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American Legion Post 248 joins Chamber of Commerce
Blue Ridge, GA
American Legion Post 248 in Blue Ridge, Ga., led by Commander Richard Crosley, recently joined the Fannin County Chamber of..
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The American Legion, Neal Thomas Jr.-Centennial Post 209 in Colorado Springs Walks to Honor/Remember..
Colorado Springs, CO
On Sunday, September 11, 2022, a few members of American Legion, Neal Thomas Jr.-Centennial Post 209 in Colorado Springs, CO..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
My service to my country
Van Meter, IA
In 1970 I was proud to wear the uniform of my country. In 1970 I was told by my commander..
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BUDDY CHECKS
Post 248 conducts Buddy Checks
Blue Ridge, GA
On Aug. 31, 2022, American Legion Post 248 in Blue Ridge, Ga., conducted Buddy Checks for their members. Senior Vice..
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SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS
American Legion Post 91, Beebe, Arkansas conducts 9-11 remembrance ceremony
Beebe, AR
On Sunday, September 11, 2022, Post 91 held our first 9-11 remembrance ceremony. Determined to ensure our citizens never..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
First Annual Hog Roast/Corn Boil
We lucked out with a perfect weather day in August 2022. A crowd of 450+ gathered for our first..
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Another great blood drive at Malta Bend
Malta Bend, MO
American Legion Post 558, in conjunction with Malta Bend School and the Community Blood Center of Kansas City, Mo., held..
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HONOR GUARD
9/11 memorial service
Coraopolis, PA
Members of American Legion Post 924, Legion Riders Chapter 924, VFW Post 402, VFW Post 402 Auxiliary, Coraopolis Fire Department..
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A Sept. 11 remembrance like no other in Goose Creek, S.C.
Goose Creek, SC
On Sunday, 9/11, American Legion Post 166 held our annual remembrance of those persons lost during the terrorist attacks that..
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Squadrons and posts unite for first responders
Lewisville, TX
What happens when different American Legion posts and squadrons get together in one city park? Something AMAZING! On Saturday, Sept...
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Four brothers serve at same time during Korean police action
Macomb, IL
The four Froweins, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Frowein, all served during the Korean police action. C.L., 27, LT. U.S...
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Sept. 11, 2001
Wetumpka, AL
On this day 21 years ago, I dropped my daughters off at school and learned that a passenger jet had..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Vietnam Resurrected
Poem
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National commander's call to action
Alexandria Bay, NY
I was struck by the fact that I wasn't sure where to start with our national commander's call to action...
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
My photo of flag being raised at Ground Zero
NYC, NY
My angle of the famous flag-raising at Ground Zero.
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VOLUNTEERING
American Legion Allen "Pop" Reeves Post 123 sponsors first feeding program for "Children’s Better..
Angeles City, Philippines, OT
American Legion Allen "Pop" Reeves Post 123 sponsored their first feeding program for the "Children’s Better Life Feeding Program" of..
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