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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

National Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony

Smithfield, RI

Our 2026 acknowledgement was held on Saturday, March 28. A brief ceremony included some history, laying flowers on our town's..

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84 and 4,000 miles across America!

Port Hadlock, WA

An Air Force veteran, a husband, brother, uncle, mentor to many and survivor in every sense of the word, Tony..

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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes home our Vietnam veterans

Peoria, AZ

On March 25, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) did a ceremony welcoming home our Vietnam veterans. They were..

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BE THE ONE

Two laps. Two conversations. One connection.

Remington, VA

https://www.fauquier-mha.org/blog/jay Two laps. Two conversations. One connection. Mar 3 By Commander James “Jay” Pinsky As chairman of the Fauquier Veterans Task Force for Mental..

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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

Young SAL member to race in NASCAR Youth Series

RUSKIN, FL

Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey, a member of Pearce-Keller Squadron 17 in Manhattan, Kan., will be making his debut in the NASCAR Youth..

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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

John J. Morris Post 62 and Unit 62 Auxiliary show support for Banner Hospital..

Peoria, AZ

On March 20, the John J. Morris Post 62 and Unit 62 Auxiliary went to Banner Hospital Transition Center. They..

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LEGION RIDERS

John J. Morris Post 62 Riders part of escort to cemetery for past commander

Peoria, AZ

On March 19, the John J. Morris Post 62 Riders (Peoria, Ariz.) were part of the escort to the cemetery..

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BE THE ONE

North Carolina Be the One department committee chair addresses Elks

Calabash, NC

John Hacker presented updates to Be the One and how the community can help raise awareness at a lunch of..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Don't Forget the Veterans

A poem about honoring veterans and making it America's priority. Don’t Forget the Veterans Our country is lax And too invested in money And..

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AMERICA 250

Creating a patriotic album for America’s 250th anniversary

Statesville, NC

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, I felt inspired to create a music project reflecting on..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Now What? A Novel

I spent years watching the Army do what it does well: turn civilians into soldiers. What I didn't see until..

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Fred Brock Post 828 celebrates 107th birthday of The American Legion

San Antonio, TX

SAN ANTONIO – (March 16, 2026) – For 107 years, The American Legion has stood as a pillar of strength,..

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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

Sons of The American Legion revitalize Post 260 birthday celebration

Portage, IN

PORTAGE, Ind. — Port City American Legion Post 260 celebrated the 107th birthday of The American Legion on March 11..

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WOMEN VETERANS

Women's Veterans Recognition Lunch 2025

Overgaard, AZ

John D. Wibby American Legion Auxiliary Unit 86 in Overgaard, Ariz., hosted our 4th Annual “Women’s Veterans Recognition Luncheon” on..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Prisoner of War, North Korea 1951-1953

My father dreamed of writing the story of himself and his fellow POWs. But he was convinced that his lack..

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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL

Three Lakes Post 431 celebrates American Legion's 107th birthday

Three Lakes, WI

Three Lakes Post 431 celebrated The American Legion's 107th birthday with dinner, awards, live music and dancing. Post Commander Chris..

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Veteran Christmas festivities

Overgaard, AZ

The John D. Wibby American Legion Auxiliary Unit 86 (Overgaard, Ariz.) “Service to Veterans Committee” brought Christmas festivities to our..

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Veterans Day Appreciation Luncheon

Overgaard, AZ

John D. Wibby American Legion Auxiliary Unit 86 in Overgaard, Ariz., hosted our annual Veterans Day Appreciation Luncheon on Nov...

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Four Chaplains service

Overgaard, AZ

John D. Wibby American Legion Auxiliary Unit 86 in Overgaard, Ariz., held a Four Chaplains service on Saturday, Feb. 7,..

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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates American Legion's 107th birthday

Peoria, AZ

John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) celebrated The American Legion's 107th birthday. Following a roomful singing happy birthday, the..

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LEGION RIDERS

John J. Morris Post 62 Riders complete Road Guardians Accident Scene Managerment training

Peoria, AZ

On March 15 and 25, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Legion Riders spent close to eight hours..

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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

John J. Morris Post 62 continues supporting caregivers

Peoria, AZ

John J. Morris Post 62 and Unit 62 worked another day on preparing caregiver survival kits. Caregivers are so often..

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ORATORICAL CONTEST

Hilo High School student wins 87th American Legion Department of Hawaii Oratorical Contest

Honolulu, HI

THE 87th AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF HAWAII'S 2026 ORATORICAL Aloha Kākou, The 87th American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, a “Constitutional..

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