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First Annual Hog Roast/Corn Boil
We lucked out with a perfect weather day in August 2022. A crowd of 450+ gathered for our first..
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OTHER
Another great blood drive at Malta Bend
Malta Bend, MO
American Legion Post 558, in conjunction with Malta Bend School and the Community Blood Center of Kansas City, Mo., held..
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HONOR GUARD
9/11 memorial service
Coraopolis, PA
Members of American Legion Post 924, Legion Riders Chapter 924, VFW Post 402, VFW Post 402 Auxiliary, Coraopolis Fire Department..
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OTHER
A Sept. 11 remembrance like no other in Goose Creek, S.C.
Goose Creek, SC
On Sunday, 9/11, American Legion Post 166 held our annual remembrance of those persons lost during the terrorist attacks that..
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OTHER
Squadrons and posts unite for first responders
Lewisville, TX
What happens when different American Legion posts and squadrons get together in one city park? Something AMAZING! On Saturday, Sept...
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Four brothers serve at same time during Korean police action
Macomb, IL
The four Froweins, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Frowein, all served during the Korean police action. C.L., 27, LT. U.S...
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Sept. 11, 2001
Wetumpka, AL
On this day 21 years ago, I dropped my daughters off at school and learned that a passenger jet had..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Vietnam Resurrected
Poem
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BE THE ONE
National commander's call to action
Alexandria Bay, NY
I was struck by the fact that I wasn't sure where to start with our national commander's call to action...
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
My photo of flag being raised at Ground Zero
NYC, NY
My angle of the famous flag-raising at Ground Zero.
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VOLUNTEERING
American Legion Allen "Pop" Reeves Post 123 sponsors first feeding program for "Children’s Better..
Angeles City, Philippines
American Legion Allen "Pop" Reeves Post 123 sponsored their first feeding program for the "Children’s Better Life Feeding Program" of..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Dedication of flags to new East Moline Learning Center
East Moline , IL
The East Moline Post 227 honor guard and Auxiliary Unit 227 presented flags to the new East Moline Learning Center..
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WWII STORY
World War II Battle of the Bulge POW
Clinton, MA
My uncle, Arthur J. Mayou, who served with the 106th Division, was captured on December 18th during the Battle of..
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OTHER
9/11 - flip of the coin
Cheshire, CT
My daughter Erica graduated from Avon (Conn.) High School in 1995. A fellow graduate and friend of my daughter, Amy..
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GI BILL
From E-4 to Ph.D.
Carrollton , TX
I enlisted in the military in December 1972. I was a jock in high school and graduated in the bottom..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
NC Post 68 flag-raising for local community group
Leland, NC
Magnolia Greens Golf club in Leland, N.C., was presented with a new flag by members of local John E. Jacobs..
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OTHER
Marine Corps League, Bowling Green, Ky.
Bowling Green, KY
Marine Corps League Detachment 1095 in Bowling Green, Ky., carries on the tradition of service to country and community. Started..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Flag retirement a joint effort of Legionnaires, Scouts
Blue Ash, OH
On Tuesday, August 30, Northeast Post 630 and Boy Scout Troop 299 cooperated in a flag retirement ceremony held at..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
American Legion Puerto Rico making a difference in their community
Rincon, Puerto Rico
On Friday, Aug, 19, 2022, American Legion Post 67 of Rincon, Puerto Rico, embarked on a mission to support a..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
We owe this to our vets
Inverness, FL
My wife had to talk me into joining The American Legion. I told her I could not stand next to..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Memorial ceremony at JSA honors two American soldiers slain by North Korean soldiers, marking..
Seoul, South Korea
Steve Tharp, commander of. Lewis L. Millett Post 38 in South Korea, attended the Barrett-Bonifas Memorial Ceremony held by the..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Wounded Warriors treated to Six Flags Fiesta Texas by Operation Comfort Warriors
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 27, 2022) – Servicemembers, and their families, assigned to the Joint Base San Antonio Soldier Recovery..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
75 years later
Wolcott , NY
Recently Wolcott Post 881 received a letter with a large donation. Although it is not unusual for donations to be..
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100 MILES
Never give up
Cambridge, MA
I have now reached 2,300 miles in my goal of walking the 3,000-mile distance from Boston to Seattle. I began..
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VOLUNTEERING
Seasonal high-tunnel system
Waterloo, IA
On July 29, 2022, the United States Agricultural Department in conjunction with American Legion Post 138 of Waterloo, Iowa, Habitat..
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OTHER
Naval Reserve Lt. Chaplain Father Vincent Capodanno
Bellerose, NY
It has just come to my attention about the suspension for the cause to make Father Vincent Capodanno a saint..
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OTHER
Singing Legionnaires celebrate 75th anniversary
Sioux Falls, SD
The Singing Legionnaires of American Legion Post 15 in Sioux Falls are honored to be celebrating their 75th anniversary this..
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OTHER
Auxiliary member's company helps deliver mobility to veterans
Manchester, NH
During the pandemic Laura, a member of Wesley Wyman American Legion Auxiliary Unit 16 (Goffstown, N.H.), made..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
KWVA Taejon Chapter 170 remembers and honors July 27, 1953
Rochelle Park, NJ
Taejon Chapter 170 Commander Fosco Oliveti led members to the Chapter Korean War Monument in Saddle Brook, N.J., to honor..
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VOLUNTEERING
Legionnaires of Lewis L. Millett Post 38 receive Retired Soldier Casualty Assistance Officer Training
Seoul, South Korea
Legionnaires of Lewis L. Millett Post 38, South Korea, received the Retired Soldier Casualty Assistance Officer Training via Zoom on..
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