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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Comedian/Navy veteran never forgot where he came from
Sherman Oaks, CA
I'm writing about my client Tom Dreesen, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1960. From boot camp..
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BE THE ONE
Veteran suicide awareness
Virginia Beach, VA
I am a retired U.S. Marine. I served 24 years and I am now a writer, speaker and storyteller. Perhaps..
1,028 views
OTHER
American Legion Post 102 holds first Family Day following passage of resolution on national..
St. Croix, VI
BY TOM EADER ST. CROIX — Members of American Legion Post 102 and Auxiliary Unit 102 held the organization’s first American..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Memories of a Veteran
988 views
OTHER
Ed Johann - Pearl Harbor survivor
Newberg, OR
Hello My grandfather, Ed Johann, wanted to submit some thoughts for the Legion's Rally Around the Flag. Ed is a Pearl..
1,089 views
BE THE ONE
Los Angeles to Arlington National Cemetery for Be the One campaign
Manhattan Beach, CA
Be the One! That’s the challenge the Legion has issued to our membership. We all know the reason..
955 views
BE THE ONE
Legionnaires "Walk Across Texas"
College Station, TX
Walking Legionnaires Earl Graham Post 159 in Bryan, Texas, joined over 100 teams to participate in the 2023 Walk across Texas...
1,359 views
OTHER
Honor Flight Network brings veterans to Greenbelt American Legion
Greenbelt, MD
By Butch Hicks The Greenbelt American Legion Post 136 Family hosted a visit by more than 60 Puerto Rican veterans and..
1,137 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
American Legion NSO saves homeless honorably discharged Army disabled veteran's life
My name is Rudolph R. Robinson, past commander of George S. Patton Jr. Tank Corps Post 19, Washington, D.C. I..
1,042 views
BE THE ONE
Taking Be the One to the Wisconsin State Capitol
Madison, WI
How could we respond to our national commander's call to action regarding the tragedy of veteran suicides? Some of our..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
65th Infantry Regiment ("The Borinqueneers") memories
The 65th Infantry Regiment, "The Borinqueneers," a majority all-volunteer Puerto Rican unit from the Puerto Rican National Guard, was activated..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM
Draftees with STEM college degrees
Cary, NC
During the draft, there were a series of "01" MOS' -- 01B through 01L. These were for draftees with college..
937 views
BE THE ONE
Comedy show for a great cause takes post out of comfort zone
Alexandria Bay, NY
Be the One! How does a person or a post make a difference in a national crisis? That was..
1,370 views
OTHER
Middle-school essay contest
Stafford, VA
Eighth grader Seaaira Sider, from Shirley Heim Middle School in Stafford, Va., won Post 290’s middle school contest and the..
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POST TREASURES
WWII veteran
Sylvan Beach, NY
Our post received boxes of memorabilia from a family cleaning out an attic. They had an uncle who served during..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
New Jersey SAL's "Cookies for Vets" program gives over $2,000 of cookies to VA..
Basking Ridge and East Orange, NJ
"It’s much harder to be sad while eating a cookie ...." In a quote generally attributed to Jim Henson’s Cookie..
1,163 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Veterans Healthcare
More than 3 million veterans use a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health facility for their medical needs. Unfortunately, while the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Legionnaire presented with Certificate of Appreciation from Command Group of U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey,..
Camp Casey, South Korea
During the Volunteer Recognition Day at Camp Casey, Korea on April 14, 2023, William D. Beatty, second vice commander/service officer..
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BE THE ONE
Belleville (N.J.) Post 105 uses Opening Day to bring up Be the One
Belleville, NJ
The Post 105 American Legion Family, which consists of The American Legion’s veterans, the Sons of The American Legion (SAL),..
1,212 views
OTHER
Legion Family Day, April 29, 2023
Genoa City, WI
As a new commander of my post, I've been looking for ways to connect the Legion Family with our community..
915 views
OTHER
McHenry (Ill.) Post 491 honors five members with 50+ continuous years
McHenry, IL
Post Commander Joe Kalisek’s member recognition speech: "The service of America’s veterans never truly ends. Even when we hang up our..
1,026 views
POST TREASURES
Local vets organizations taking care of Korean War veterans
Fremont, OH
FREMONT - Fremont VFW 2947 and Fort Stephenson American Legion Post 608 are collaborating to have photos taken of all..
1,287 views
VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
American Legion Post 67 (Rincon, Puerto Rico) spearheads breakfast drive at VA clinic
Rincon, Puerto Rico
American Legion Post 67 of Rincon, Puerto Rico, once again leads the way by opening a breakfast drive at the..
1,068 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
My childhood home and homemade
Hartington, NE
This is the home I grew up in, located in Hartington, Neb. Dad (now deceased) received this special flag for..
1,064 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Long may she wave
Belle Chasse, LA
I live on my farm on the Mississippi River 25 miles south of New Orleans. I took this picture of..
845 views
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Detachment of New Jersey VA&R donates $850 of clothing to VA in East Orange
East Orange, NJ
The Detachment of New Jersey’s Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation (VA&R) Committee purchased $850 of needed clothing for the East Orange..
1,018 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Flag Tribute
Clancy, MT
She's been there since the birth of our nation. Every June 14 we pay our respects to her as Americans...
900 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"I came to see you, grandpa."
Photo: 4-year-old grandson at grave. During a recent visit to family in Tennessee, the usual trips were made to various..
933 views
OTHER
Honoring Vietnam veterans
Bristol, CT
On March 29, some local Vietnam veterans and their spouses were honored at the Vietnam War Veteran Day event. The..
1,040 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
CH Berry American Legion Post 173 purchases new flags for community.
Tamaqua, PA
This week CH Berry American Legion Post 173 in Tamaqua purchased American flags for the community. The flags are displayed..
1,126 views
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