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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Fred Brock Post 828 honors the fallen on Memorial Day
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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Legionnaire participates in 9.1K DMZ Peace Walk
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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 ceremony held at Camp Casey, South Korea
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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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Two posts come together to honor Memorial Day
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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 Chapter 39 (Valley Head, Ala.) has first benefit ride
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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..
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Memorial Day ceremony at Newport News Victory Arch
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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Placing U.S. flags at veterans' graves Memorial Day weekend
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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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The cool rains of Memorial Day weekend didn't stop Henry K. Burtner Post 53
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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
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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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American Legion Post 166 (Goose Creek, S.C.) honor guard receives citation
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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 at Post 133 - Temple, Texas
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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Post 178 and Lebanon Trail Navy Cadet Corps team up to present nation’s colors at 33rd Lone Star Corvette Classic
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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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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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Mohawk Post 1450, Halfmoon, N.Y.
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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Our dad, Benny Wilhelm
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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..
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Newkirk (Pa.) Memorial
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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Connecticut's 3rd District teams with Stew Leonard's to bring 1,600 meals to veterans, Blue and Gold Star Families
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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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Operation Welcome Home
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..
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Howard County Veterans Foundation to unveil monument design
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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Fred Brock Post 828 Legionnaire re-elected to lead local nursing sorority
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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"21 Poppy Salute"
POPPY DAY

"21 Poppy Salute"

Lake Geneva, WI
Chuck and Mary, members of Post 24 & Auxiliary Unit 24 Lake Geneva WI, have this beautiful Poppy plant in..
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Post 211 (Funkstown, Md.) veteran marching in Memorial Day Parade in D.C.
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Post 211 (Funkstown, Md.) veteran marching in Memorial Day Parade in D.C.

Hagerstown, MD
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Jill Etter FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Director of Communications PHONE: (210) 508 9953 EMAIL: jill.etter@ndswm.org HAGERSTOWN MILITARY VETERAN MARCHES..
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Post, squadron support traditional Decoration Day commemoration
MEMORIAL DAY

Post, squadron support traditional Decoration Day commemoration

Lovingston, VA
Each year, in addition to placing upwards of 500 flags on veterans' graves across seven local cemeteries, and performing military..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

I Remember David

My high school friend David Scolnick was a great friend. in 1968 he joined the Marine Corps and the following..
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Sunrise service
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Sunrise service

Village of Montgomery, NY
Our post begins the Thursday before Memorial Day, when we put flags on the veteran graves in five cemeteries, with..
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MEMORIAL DAY

Longview, Wash., Memorial Day ceremony

Longview, WA
The Longview American Legion will be holding a Memorial Day ceremony at Longview Memorial Park, 5050 Mt. Solo Rd. Longview, WA..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA

Anchorage's Jack Henry Post 1 unites veterans for success: creating pathways and connections beyond..

Anchorage, AK
In Anchorage, Alaska, Jack Henry Post 1 has been a beacon of leadership and innovation in the veteran community. In..
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