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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
50 States in 2 ½ Months by Ken Bloom
Saint Charles, MN
It was early May 2023, and John Haller had an idea. Though it started innocently enough, within 2 ½ months..
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VOLUNTEERING
Colorado Sons of the American Legion recognizes 12-year-old member
Windsor, CO
On November 18, the Detachment of Colorado awarded 12-year-old Teddy Kuntz with the distinguished award of Outstanding Member of the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
December Story
Robert Haldi is a past Commander and Chaplain of Tennessee Tellico Lake Post 256. Thinking about suicide and life –..
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HONOR GUARD
The John C. Londraville American Legion Honors Four Purple Heart Recipients
Cape Vincent , NY
The John C. Londraville American Legion Post 832, Cape Vincent, New York, held its annual Veterans Day parade and Memorial..
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BE THE ONE
Be the One Exemplified through Social Media
Carlsbad, CA
Please join us in congratulating our top two finalists for their dedication and participation in the 2023 American Legion Friends..
1,611 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
New songs by Vietnam vet David Arthur Furry
David Arthur Furry, Vietnam 1970-1971, is a singer-songwriter-guitarist who lives in the Minneapolis area. I have been writing songs..
1,405 views
BE THE ONE
Veterans Pledge to BE THE ONE
Rumford , ME
The American Legion Post 24 in Rumford, Maine held their 10th Annual Women Veterans Luncheon on November 18, 2023. Sixty-one..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Steel Soldier, Guadalcanal Odyssey
My father, the most influential person in my life, passed away on March 20, 2008. As an intimate gift to..
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OTHER
Celebrating veterans - Post 911 members participate in Veterans Day activities
Hoover, AL
Story and photos by Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator Members of the Ryan Winslow Post 911 Family attended many..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Small North Dakota Town Honors its War Dead
Portal, ND
The town of Portal is a small community (population 150) located in northwest North Dakota on the U.S./Canadian border. It..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
“Battle Scars”
Two years ago, I retired after a long and rewarding career as a network TV correspondent. The most jaw-dropping, eye-opening..
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MY HERO, OUR STORY
My Appreciation
Long Beach, NY
My appreciation for America has been instilled in me since before I can remember. My grandfather, a Vietnam veteran who..
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OTHER
Bristol, Connecticut American Legion Post 2 Traveling POW/MIA Table
Bristol, CT
Back in January of 2023, it was decided by members of Post 2 that the POW/MIA table would not be..
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BASEBALL
Bristol, Connecticut American Legion Post 2 Annual Baseball Banquet
Bristol, CT
Post 2 held its annual American Legion Baseball Banquet to recognize those youth who took part in this year's baseball..
1,267 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Fred Brock Post No. 828 supports Celebrate America’s Military Events
San Antonio, TX
On Nov. 2, 2023, Legionnaires of San Antonio, Texas, Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 volunteered in support of the..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 with only Junior Rifle Team in Arizona
Peoria, AZ
John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Arizona, apparently has the only Junior Rifle Team in Arizona! The team is..
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VOLUNTEERING
Post 300 hosts Air Force technical training students for Thanksgiving
San Antonio, TX
San Antonio Post 300 hosted Thanksgiving dinner for 40 Air Force technical training students, continuing a tradition that has spanned..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Squadron 105 (Belleville, N.J.) "Season of Giving"
Belleville, NJ
SAL Squadron 105 began what is being called their “Season of Giving” in the beginning of November this year. From..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders kick off Christmas toy drive
Peoria, AZ
On Saturday, Nov. 25, the Riders of John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz., kicked off their Christmas toy..
1,237 views
FAMILY LEGACY
Three Generations of Military Service and American Legion Membership
Seattle, WA
American Legion Cathay Post 186 Historic Moment: Three Generations of Military Service Last weekend, history was made in Cathay Post 186...
1,274 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 Provides Thanksgiving Dinner to 100 Veterans
Peoria, AZ
On Thanksgiving, John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Arizona provided Thanksgiving dinner to 100 veterans and their families. ..
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WWII STORY
Today's generation gets to see the story of the American Jeep
San Antonio, TX
American Legion Post 10 in San Antonio, Texas, played an active role in the San Antonio Veterans Day parade that..
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OTHER
Post 828 places smiles on families during Thanksgiving
San Antonio, TX
Continuing to assist local families on the East Side during the holiday season, Legionnaires of Fred Brock American Legion Post..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
What We Do - John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 of Leland, North..
Leland, NC
Member Rick Rogers has represented Post 68 by hosting events, birthday parties and military branch recognition at the Brunswick Cove..
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OTHER
Admiral Arthur F. Spring American Legion Post 4, Olongapo, Philippines celebrates Veterans Day
Olongapo, Philippines
Admiral Arthur F. Spring American Legion Post 4, Olongapo, Philippines observed the Veterans Day Event from Clark Veterans Cemetery, Clark..
1,199 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Remembering D-Day Honoring Retired U.S. Navy Chief
Crystal River, FL
On December 9, Something for Everyone Thrift and Consignment store, a non-profit and owned and operated by veterans store where..
885 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Dear Uncle
Hello, As children, my siblings and I experienced several veteran suicides. Our uncle, a U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) veteran, killed himself..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
A Monument, an Eagle Scout Project, and a Life-Long Connection Continued
West Chester, PA
About 20 years ago, I was a Boy Scout in Chester County, Pennsylvania, looking for a worthy cause to take..
1,175 views
BUDDY CHECKS
Is there a POW in your neighborhood?
inman, SC
Is there a POW (Prisoner of War) in your neighborhood? The Defense POW/MIA Agency says that as of May 22, 2023,..
1,157 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Alabama Post 911 members recognized at national dinner
Hoover, AL
By Patricia A Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator Three members of Ryan Winslow Post 911 were recognized for their achievements..
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