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Scott County Post 24's first commander

Georgetown, KY
On his birthday, July 11,1918, he was leading an attack across a wheat field at Sossions, France, when a German..
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The Vietnam Vet
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The Vietnam Vet

Today a hero is born, And tomorrow he will be sworn. Only to endure his nation's scorn. Yet he will move on..
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Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 installs officers for 2023
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Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 installs officers for 2023

Malta Bend, MO
Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 held their officer installation at the regular business meeting July 18. 7th District Commander..
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American Legion Youth Corps
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American Legion Youth Corps

Estancia, NM
Albert Lovato, Department of New Mexico District 3 adjutant and SAL commander of Post 22 In early April 2022, I..
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’66 Dodge Dart reveals Battle of the Bulge mystery. Who were these American GIs?
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’66 Dodge Dart reveals Battle of the Bulge mystery. Who were these American GIs?..

Saint Louis, MO
In 2015 I sold my 1966 Dodge Dart to Francois Jacques “Frank” Groff in Luxembourg. During WWII, Frank’s mother’s family..
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Follow-up to "He was a good friend"
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Follow-up to "He was a good friend"

Lexington, KY
My recent article in the July issue of The American Legion Magazine (http://www.legiontown.org/korean-war-story/8819/my-good-friend-bob) had a very pleasant and surprising result...
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Completing the mission: "Obligation to the community"
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Completing the mission: "Obligation to the community"

Florence, NJ
Florence Township, N.J., Girl Scout Troop 21513 had a mission. That mission was to get the funds necessary to build..
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Secret mission to Korea
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Secret mission to Korea

I was on Guam for about two years when I decided that I needed a vacation. There was nowhere..
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25 Division Artillery, WW II
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25 Division Artillery, WW II

Ocean Springs, MS
My dad, N.J. Eckert, was a member of the greatest generation who fought for our freedom. He was on one..
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CAPT, CHC, USN (ret.)
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CAPT, CHC, USN (ret.)

As I watched her approach, my pulse quickened. In my mind, I recited what I would say to her...
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Air Force Master Sgt. Clyde Moore served three separate tours of duty in Vietnam
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Air Force Master Sgt. Clyde Moore served three separate tours of duty in Vietnam

I am an 83-year-old Vietnam veteran. I served three separate tours of duty in Vietnam. I joined the U.S. Air..
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"All Present and Accounted For"
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"All Present and Accounted For"

Hellgate Press, located in Ashland, Ore., announced yesterday that Steven Craig's book "All Present and Accounted For" was the No...
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Fred Brock Post 828 recognized for 100 percent membership, Post History Narrative
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Fred Brock Post 828 recognized for 100 percent membership, Post History Narrative

Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (July 16, 2022) – Five delegates from Fred Brock American Legion Post 828, District 20, located on..
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Memorial Day surprise at Dallas, Pa., Post 672
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Memorial Day surprise at Dallas, Pa., Post 672

Dallas, PA
I want to share a surprise painting that Morag Michael (my wife) presented to our Legion post (Daddow-Isaacs 672, Dallas,..
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The Korea wartime story of Paul Reilly
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The Korea wartime story of Paul Reilly

Madison, WI
The Korean conflict started when I was in high school. Seven of my best friends joined the Air Force. Upon..
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Memorial dedication of Bethel Honor Roll Monument
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Memorial dedication of Bethel Honor Roll Monument

Locke's Mills, ME
Maine history was made as well as preserved in the mountain village of Bethel on Memorial Day 2022. Members of..
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PA Legion Riders celebrate 101-year-old WWII veteran Sam Worley
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PA Legion Riders celebrate 101-year-old WWII veteran Sam Worley

Chambersburg, PA
In mid-June, 11 different Pennsylvania ALR chapters came together to celebrate the 101st birthday of local Chambersburg Post 46 member..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

For My Guys in 1-C

For My Guys in 1-C I want to take you away. I want to make it all okay. I want your eyes..
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My brother’s Korean War story
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My brother’s Korean War story

Worthington, OH
My only brother, William R. Gaeuman, was a year and a half older than me. While still in high school,..
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Military working dogs/first responder dogs
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Military working dogs/first responder dogs

Cumming, GA
A statue monument with plaque recognizing canines that have served in the U.S. armed services and with first responders was..
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Award of Honorary Life Membership member of Springfield Post 176
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Award of Honorary Life Membership member of Springfield Post 176

Springfield, VA
Award of an Honorary Life Membership to a member of Springfield Post 176 requires a Legionnaire of proven leadership ability..
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Remembering
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Remembering

Smithfield, RI
On Monday, July 18, members of Balfour-Cole Post 64, Smithfield, R.I., paused to honor and remember Alexander M. Balfour, one..
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Korea, 1966-1969
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Korea, 1966-1969

Norman, OK
I enlisted in 1967. After receiving my Military Occupational Skill (MOS) I was sent to Korea, a tactical unit. I..
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St. Paul Rodeo supports VCF, American Legion programs
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St. Paul Rodeo supports VCF, American Legion programs

St. Paul, OR
The dust has finally settled from an exciting and record-setting 86th St. Paul Rodeo, which concluded on Monday, July 4. Sanctioned..
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American Legion Muhlenberg Post 199 installs new officers
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American Legion Muhlenberg Post 199 installs new officers

Woodstock VA — Another historic milestone was made this past Tuesday night, when the post held their officer installation..
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Post rallies from crossroads
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Post rallies from crossroads

Cumming, GA
In February 2019, Cumming, Ga., Post 307 was at a crossroads for survival. With 275 paid members, the post found..
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He survived the Chosin Reservoir
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He survived the Chosin Reservoir

Spanish Fork, UT
Sgt. Nevada "Jim" Williams landed at Inchon, South Korea, with 2,500 soldiers of the U.S. Army's 7th Infantry Division, 31st..
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American Legion Post 178 and Lebanon Trail Navy National Cadet Corps kick off Freedom Fest celebration
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American Legion Post 178 and Lebanon Trail Navy National Cadet Corps kick off Freedom..

Frisco, TX
The Post 178 color guard and the Lebanon Trail Navy National Defense Cadet Corps had the honor of presenting the..
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Past California district commander testifies before House Veterans Affairs Committee against veteran hunger
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Past California district commander testifies before House Veterans Affairs Committee against veteran hunger

San Diego, CA
On Monday, July 11, Us4Warriors CEO/Co-Founder Anthony "Tony" Stewart, past commander of The American Legion Department of California's District 22..
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Congratulations to Taylor Bell of Troop 2019, Murphysboro, Tenn., American Legion Tennessee Eagle Scout of the Year
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Congratulations to Taylor Bell of Troop 2019, Murphysboro, Tenn., American Legion Tennessee Eagle..

Clarksville, TN
The Rockvale High School student was named the American Legion Department of Tennessee 2022 Eagle Scout of the Year. Ernest..
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