"Sir, Paul, Thomas J."
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

"Sir, Paul, Thomas J."

My name is Thomas Jay Paul. I joined the U.S. Marine Corps in September 1963 at seventeen. After boot camp..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Wreaths Across America - a new song

This new song is a musical tribute to all our living and lost military heroes. Let us remember the extraordinary..
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Legionnaires of Allen “Pop” Reeves Post 123, Angeles City, Philippines attended the Veterans Day Ceremony at Clark Veterans’ Cemetery
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Legionnaires of Allen “Pop” Reeves Post 123, Angeles City, Philippines attended the Veterans Day..

Angeles City, Philippines
Legionnaires of Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123, Angeles City, Philippines attended the Veterans Day Ceremony at Clark Veterans’..
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American Legion OK28 and American Legion Riders participated in Veterans Day Activities
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American Legion OK28 and American Legion Riders participated in Veterans Day Activities

Okinawa, Japan.
On November 11, 2023, American Legion Post OK28 held their Veterans Day Ceremony at their post. The ceremony honored all..
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Our Devotion to Mutual Helpfulness
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Our Devotion to Mutual Helpfulness

Belleville, NJ
This happened this week at my home squadron in Belleville, New Jersey and it speaks directly to how amazing our..
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Smithfield, Virginia American Legion Post 49 honors WWII Veterans
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Smithfield, Virginia American Legion Post 49 honors WWII Veterans

Smithfield, Virginia American Legion Post 49 partnered with local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 8545 and the Cypress Creek..
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American Legion Post 67 Rincón Celebrates Veterans Day
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American Legion Post 67 Rincón Celebrates Veterans Day

Rincon, PR
Veterans Day was a memorable day for veterans in Rincón, Puerto Rico. As we celebrated Veterans Day, we received a..
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Sons of the American Legion 37 Commander in action!
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

Sons of the American Legion 37 Commander in action!

Pyeongteak, South Korea
Sons of the American Legion (SAL) 37 commander in action! Pyeongteak, South Korea SAL Squadron 37 Commander Tony Williams participated..
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American Legionnaires at the Army Memorial Monument on Camp Humphreys, South Korea during Veterans Day
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

American Legionnaires at the Army Memorial Monument on Camp Humphreys, South Korea during Veterans..

Camp Humphreys, South Korea
American Legionnaires in South Korea joined veterans, active-duty servicemembers, leaders of veterans' organizations and others celebrated Veterans Day with a..
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Veterans Day at Neptune, New Jersey Post 346
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Veterans Day at Neptune, New Jersey Post 346

Neptune, NJ
Harold "Bud" Magathan was honored at the November 11 ceremony at Post 346 in Neptune, New Jersey. A Navy veteran,..
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Veterans Day at the Snoqualmie Casino
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Veterans Day at the Snoqualmie Casino

Snoqualmie Indian Reservation, WA
On Veterans Day, November 11, American Legion Post 79 in Snoqualmie, Washington came together with leaders of the Snoqualmie Tribe,..
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Veterans Day Assembly in Snoqualmie, Washington
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Veterans Day Assembly in Snoqualmie, Washington

Snoqualmie, WA
Members of American Legion Post 79 and American Legion Department of Washington joined with other veterans at an assembly at..
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Veterans assisted at the annual Veterans Experience Action Center in North Carolina
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Veterans assisted at the annual Veterans Experience Action Center in North Carolina

Leland, NC
The American Legion Department of North Carolina, in partnership with the Department of Veteran Affairs, proudly supported the annual Veterans..
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Vice Commander Charlie Aucoin visits the home of Veterans Day
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Vice Commander Charlie Aucoin visits the home of Veterans Day

Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator American Legion National Vice Commander Charlie Aucoin spent the Veterans Day holiday celebrating..
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Las Cruces, New Mexico Post 10 and Unit 10 enter float in annual Veterans Day Parade
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Las Cruces, New Mexico Post 10 and Unit 10 enter float in annual Veterans..

Las Cruces, NM
Legionnaires from the Joe P. Quesenberry American Legion Post 10 and Auxiliary Unit 10 from Las Cruces, New Mexico, came..
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National Vice Commander Randy Edwards visits “Land of No Slack” and spurs key Oregon engagements
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National Vice Commander Randy Edwards visits “Land of No Slack” and spurs key Oregon..

Klamath Falls, OR
American Legion National Vice Commander Randy D. Edwards visited the Department of Oregon on October 25-29 to lend leadership and..
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A Blue Star Field for Veterans
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A Blue Star Field for Veterans

Come evening, when stars fall and rise, a soldier lives, a soldier dies. A blue star field lives but a day to grow,..
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Legionnaires participate at Camp Humphreys on Retiree Appreciation Day
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Legionnaires participate at Camp Humphreys on Retiree Appreciation Day

Camp Humphreys, South Korea
Legionnaires of the American Legion Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37, Pyeongtaek, South Korea set up an American Legion table..
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John J. Morris Post 62 Veterans Event
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John J. Morris Post 62 Veterans Event

Peoria, AZ
On November 11, like other posts across the nation, John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, AZ held Veterans Day..
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Brocton Honor Society Honors Veterans
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Brocton Honor Society Honors Veterans

Brocton, NY
Brocton Honor Society Students Honor Veterans On November 7, 2023, the Brocton Central School Honor Society provided a free breakfast for..
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Fred Brock Post 828 hosts Veterans Day Ceremony, honors Constable Kat Brown
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Fred Brock Post 828 hosts Veterans Day Ceremony, honors Constable Kat Brown

San Antonio, TX
On November 10, 2023, Legionnaires, veterans, family members and elected officials gathered at Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 in..
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Veterans Day at the Gold Star Families Memorial
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Veterans Day at the Gold Star Families Memorial

Forks, WA
About 60 people braved the weather today to attend the annual Veterans Day Ceremony at the Gold Star Families Memorial..
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Post 21 Commander Receives 26th District Congressional Veteran Commendation
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Post 21 Commander Receives 26th District Congressional Veteran Commendation

The Colony, TX
Mary Garcia, commander of Holley-Riddle Post 21, is the recipient of the 26th District of Texas Congressional Veteran Commendation for..
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MY TIME IN UNIFORM

CMATT 2004 letter home, part A

Leominster, MA
It is tough to describe a country that has been through three wars since 1981. The non-city portions of the..
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American Legion Post 303 Law and Order Night
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American Legion Post 303 Law and Order Night

Rockville Centre , NY
American Legion Post 303 in Rockville Centre, New York, honored local law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency medical professionals at their..
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Congressional Recognition for Sam Houston Post 95 Honor Guard!
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Congressional Recognition for Sam Houston Post 95 Honor Guard!

Huntsville, TX
On November 10, 2023, our Sam Houston Post 95 Honor Guard (District 7, Department of Texas) posted colors to open..
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Huge support goes to Fort Cavazos (Hood) for Santa's Workshop
LEGION RIDERS

Huge support goes to Fort Cavazos (Hood) for Santa's Workshop

Harker Heights, TX
Tech. Sgt. Jack D. Levy Legion Post 573 had such an amazing year this year for Santa’s Workshop at the..
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Three Generations of Service Quilt
FAMILY LEGACY

Three Generations of Service Quilt

Bolivia, NC
I wanted to do something special for my husband, Staff Sgt. Dennis Krueger's 75th birthday and our 50th wedding anniversary,..
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Georgia American Legion First District Celebrates Best in the Nation Award
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Georgia American Legion First District Celebrates Best in the Nation Award

Richmond Hill, GA
On Saturday, November 4, at J.F. Gregory Park, Richmond Hill, Georgia, the American Legion First District Department of Georgia had..
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Colorado Springs Post 209 Honors New Citizens with First U.S. Flags
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Colorado Springs Post 209 Honors New Citizens with First U.S. Flags

Colorado Springs, CO
“Helping legal immigrants prepare for citizenship and assimilation into American society is in the best interest of our nation and..
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