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John J. Morris Post 62 Honors WWII veterans
Peoria, AZ
On October 24 the John J. Morris Post 62 honored WWII veterans. The Auxiliary prepared and decorated the room...
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Quiet Witness
QUIET WITNESS He died alone. Clean and content, secure, safe, and alone. His girlfriend, housekeeper, young companion preferred..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
John J. Morris Post 62 Sons of The American Legion Oktoberfest
Peoria, AZ
On Saturday, Oct. 21, John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz., hosted the Sons of The American Legion Oktoberfest...
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BE THE ONE
Rural American Legion post shares message with community
Brocton, NY
John W. Dill American Legion Post 434 in Brocton, N.Y., joined in at the Village of Brocton Fall Festival to..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Post 15, Wilmington, Vt.
Wilmington , VT
WILMINGTON — Using 1% local option tax revenue earmarked for economic and community development, the Wilmington Select Board contributed $50,000..
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OTHER
Commander given tour of building
Massillon, OH
The commander of Massillon Post 221 was given a tour of the Ohio Highway Patrol building and shown the antique..
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OTHER
Honoring a World War II veteran on his special day
Massillon, OH
On this day, Post 221 and members of the community - along with local fire and law enforcement departments, the..
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OTHER
Quilts of Valor
Albert Lea, MN
In 2003, a quilter named Catherine Roberts started a movement that became Quilts of Valor (QOV) when her son was..
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WOMEN VETERANS
Women veterans of Freeborn County
Albert Lea, MN
Ruth Perry was the epitome of selfless service to her country and her community. After 20 years with the Air..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Brunswick County (N.C.) JROTC – a program of excellence
Leland, NC
The JROTC is a positive opportunity for our Brunswick County, N.C., youth to develop useful leadership and team-building skills. John..
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OTHER
The Colony commander finds old friends at Kingsville Legion
The Colony, TX
While visiting family in Kingsville, Texas, Holley-Riddle Post 21 Commander Mary Garcia decided to see if she..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Veteran wheelchair races
Jupiter, FL
Holly Koester a retired Army captain who was paralyzed during Operation Desert Storm, has been racing in marathons since 1995...
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Wyoming proudly heralds new veterans memorial
Casper, WY
A year ago this November, Casper Legion Post 2 celebrated the completion of the Wyoming Fallen Veterans Memorial. Originally begun..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
American Legion Post 90 of Cape Coral wins multiple state awards at Florida convention..
Cape Coral, FL
June 2023: American Legion Post 90 of Cape Coral won six awards and an honorable mention: 100%+1 membership, Runner-up Best..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Wives matter. Girlfriends do too.
This is hardly to knock the women who served and are serving in the military; you are beyond awesome to..
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OTHER
"Hometown Vets" portrait show
Carol Stream, IL
Celebrating veterans of all eras, Chicago veteran artist paints portraits of local vets; their faces have a story to tell...
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BUDDY CHECKS
Post member conducts Buddy Check on entire roster, reminds Legionnaires that we are there..
Niantic , CT
Vincent Melesko, a member of Turner-Tinker Post 128 Niantic (Conn.) updated the membership roster and contacted every member of the..
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OTHER
Post remembers namesake on 115th anniversary of his death
Merchantville, NJ
Cpl. Fredrick W. Grigg enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 11, 1917, at 22. He died on Oct. 15,..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Amazing - member recognized for 50 years of continuous service
Leland, NC
A Continuous Service Award was issued on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 in..
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OTHER
Lowe's community event - grand opening, Leland
Leland, NC
Leland, N.C.: John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 celebrates a grand opening! Lowe's is a new member of the Leland..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Official flag-raising by John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 (Leland, N.C.) celebrating grand..
Leland, NC
On Thursday, Oct. 6, 2023, Inspire of Brunswick Forest held their grand opening. Members and staff of Inspire held a..
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BE THE ONE
Are you the one?
Cumming, GA
Whether you are a veteran who needs help, or the veteran who can assist a fellow veteran in getting the..
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OTHER
Post 21 represents veteran community at Ascendant LPGA Tournament
The Colony, TX
Women veterans of Holley-Riddle Post 21 represented the local veteran community as flag pin attendants at the..
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OTHER
Library addition
McAllen, TX
Cooler weather is here, and it won't get better. If you are outside, you will probably see snow and ice...
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OTHER
Post 253 flag dedication/veteran recognition 2023
Festus, MO
Post 253 participated in a flag dedication and veteran recognition ceremony on Monday, Oct. 9, at the Elks Lodge Festus-Crystal..
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VOLUNTEERING
Fair outing for adults with special needs
Canton, GA
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have been coming to the Cherokee County Fairgrounds, hosted by Legion Post 45. Commander..
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OTHER
Auxiliary holds first estate sale
Canton, GA
Legion Post 45 held its first estate sale, with all proceeds benefiting the Cherokee Homeless Veterans program. For years the Auxiliary..
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OTHER
A man from Brazil: snapshot of a Post 2 life member
Dunedin/Palm Harbor , FL
Post 2 in Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, presented this life membership card to World War II veteran George N. Craig..
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WOMEN VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 hosts first-ever Women Veterans Coffee Connection
Peoria, AZ
On Sept. 28, John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz., hosted its first-ever Women Veterans Coffee Connection. The Auxiliary..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Service dogs for our veterans
Tequesta, FL
As a way of continuing support of our local veterans, Rood-Williams Unit 271 in Tequesta, Fla., recently made a large..
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