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MEMORIAL DAY
Post 274 Memorial Day parade and ceremony
Gouldsboro , PA
The Gouldsboro American Legion is the heart of small-town life in Gouldsboro, Pa. Our annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony..
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The day the doorbell rang
Red Bluff, CA
Most people associate a doorbell ringing with good things. It could be a friend or family member come to visit,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
He Was Only 19
I visited alone a grave today, He was but 19 when he went away. So full of promise, of hope, and of..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Charity golf tournament benefiting Gold Star Families - Post 581, Dallas
Dallas, TX
As COVID-19 had the world still for two years, Metropolitan Post 581 was proud to have sponsored their Inaugural Charity..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
University of Washington School of Nursing renames center after iconic nurse/Legionnaire
Dallas, TX
As we kick off the 75th anniversary of Recognizing Women in the Military (June 12 observance), the American Legion Department..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
American Legion Post 67 (Rincon, PR) honoring fallen veterans on Memorial Day
Rincón, Puerto Rico
For many people, Memorial Day signifies a well-deserved day off to gather with family and friends. This privilege is enjoyed..
1,348 views
BE THE ONE
Arkansas supports Be the One
Pangburn, AR
June 1 marks the beginning of Be the One Days, an initiative by The American Legion encouraging all of the..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Hanover County, Virginia, remembrance
Mechanicsville, VA
On May 29, 2023, Hanover County, Virginia, held it’s Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony. The County Veterans Committee is chaired by George..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Fred Brock Post 828 honors the fallen on Memorial Day
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 29, 2023) – Memorial Day is a day about gratitude and remembrance, not just about a..
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OTHER
Legionnaire participates in 9.1K DMZ Peace Walk
Camp Casey, South Korea
William Beatty, vice commander/service officer of Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 in South Korea participated in the 9.1K..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day ceremony held at Camp Casey, South Korea
Camp Casey, South Korea
As part of the Memorial Day ceremony held at Camp Casey, South Korea, on March 29, 2023, William Beatty -..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Two posts come together to honor Memorial Day
Valley Head, AL
American Legion Post 39 of Valley Head, Ala., Post 89 of Fort Payne, Ala., and Post 106 of Trenton, Ga.,..
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LEGION RIDERS
Legion Riders Chapter 39 (Valley Head, Ala.) has first benefit ride
Rainsville, AL
Today was an awesome day for several reasons. God is so good to us each and every day of our..
1,553 views
MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day ceremony at Newport News Victory Arch
Newport News , VA
American Legion Braxton-Perkins Post 25, with the City of Newport News, held the 2023 Memorial Day ceremony at Newport News..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Placing U.S. flags at veterans' graves Memorial Day weekend
Newport News , VA
American Legion Braxton-Perkins Post 25 in Newport News, Va., and other groups placed U.S. flags on Saturday, May 27, at..
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MEMORIAL DAY
The cool rains of Memorial Day weekend didn't stop Henry K. Burtner Post 53
Greensboro, NC
On a cool and rainy day, members, friends and other fraternal organizations including the Daughters of the American Revolution, Guilford..
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American Legion Post 16 (Covington, La.) Open House
Covington, LA
Approximately 200 members and guests attended the Robert H. Burns American Legion Post 16 Open House on Saturday, May 13...
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HONOR GUARD
American Legion Post 166 (Goose Creek, S.C.) honor guard receives citation
Goose Creek, SC
On May 17, 2023, the Goose Creek Post 166 honor guard received a Certificate of Appreciation from the South Carolina..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day at Post 133 - Temple, Texas
Temple , TX
Post 133 recognized and pinned 10 Vietnam-era veterans with a pin and certificate. The post also memorialized seven Legion members..
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OTHER
Post 178 and Lebanon Trail Navy Cadet Corps team up to present nation’s colors..
Frisco, TX
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, the American Legion Post 178 color guard and cadets from the Lebanon Trail Navy Cadet..
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OTHER
Hari Magar just climbed Mount Everest
San Diego, CA
He's a double amputee from the Afghan war. Let's all remember Hari's service and bless him. [https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/double-amputee-everest-scli-intl/index.html]
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Mohawk Post 1450, Halfmoon, N.Y.
Halfmoon, NY
On Thursday, May 25, members of American Legion Mohawk Post 1450 placed American flags at the graves of Armed Forces..
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William Van Stone, Navy pilot
Frederick, MD
Each Memorial Day I pay my respects to the life of William Van Stone Jr., a Navy pilot during the..
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MY HERO, OUR STORY
Our dad, Benny Wilhelm
Statesville, NC
Our dad was Benny Wilhelm and he died on April 15, 2023. Maybe that is why I'm writing on behalf..
1,355 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Newkirk (Pa.) Memorial
Newkirk, PA
About 1.5 miles west of Tamaqua lies the small unincorporated coal village of Newkirk, Pa. Newkirk is unique in many..
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OTHER
Connecticut's 3rd District teams with Stew Leonard's to bring 1,600 meals to veterans, Blue..
Norwalk, CT
Stew Leonard's, a dairy store unique to Connecticut and New York, prepared, packaged and boxed 1,600 meals to give out..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Operation Welcome Home
Middletown, IN
“Vietnam veterans faced disrespect and ridicule upon their return from the war. It's time to rewrite that chapter with Operation..
1,165 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Howard County Veterans Foundation to unveil monument design
Columbia, MD
The Howard County Veterans Foundation will unveil the design of the Howard County Veterans and Military Families Monument planned for..
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WOMEN VETERANS
Fred Brock Post 828 Legionnaire re-elected to lead local nursing sorority
SAN ANTONIO, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 13, 2023) – The membership of Theta Eta Chapter, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., held their..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Leave No Man Behind
"Leave no man behind." Be it Belleau Wood, a tropical Island, a village, city, forest, a jungle surrounded rice paddy, and/or smoke-filled..
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