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Malta Bend School, Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 host 19th blood drive with Community..
Malta Bend, MO
Community Blood Center of Kansas City, Malta Bend School and Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 held their first blood drive..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
American Legion Post 748 officer Col. (retired) Paul Hettich inducted into U.S. Army ROTC..
Antioch, IL
On Oct. 10, 2022, Col. Paul J. Hettich, Antioch, Ill., was inducted into the 2022 class of the U.S. Army..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Pennsylvania American Legion Homeless Veterans Corporation 30th annual awards dinner
Coraopolis, PA
Members of Post 924 attend the Housing for Homeless Veterans Recognition Dinner.
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
My America
"My America" tells the story of living in America through the eyes of a baby boomer. During this 75-year period..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Members of Sons of The American Legion Squadron 37 (Pyeongteak, South Korea) participate in..
Pyeongteak, South Korea.
For Wreaths Across America during mid-December, Tony, Loyd and Tremaine Williams, members from Sons of The American Legion Squadron 37,..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
From Mail to Mountain
"From Mail to Mountain" is a detailed portrayal of the daily life of an Army private, Chuck Jackson, who served..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Work completed on new veterans park in New Bethlehem, Pa.
New Bethlehem, PA
By Evanne Gareis Published in The Leader-Vindicator, New Bethlehem, PA NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. – After several years of preparation and dedication by..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Fred Brock Post 828 hosts MLK Day Veterans Coffee Social
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Jan. 19, 2023) – Prior to the start of the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March,..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Fred Brock Post 828 attends Events honoring MLK
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Jan. 19, 2023) – Legionnaires and auxiliary members of Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828, joined..
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OTHER
Mohawk Post 1450 holiday donations
Halfmoon, NY
HALFMOON, NY: American Legion Mohawk Post 1450 Commander John Lepine is proud to announce that the post has again..
997 views
GI BILL
My 2023 NATCON experience
Attleboro, MA
I have been using my GI Bill for a while now and going to a few different schools since I..
1,214 views
OTHER
Oldest member in Allen "Pop" Reeves American Legion Post 123 turns 100
Angeles City, Philippines
On the afternoon of Jan. 13, 2023, Charles A. Conners, commander of Allen "Pop" Reeves American Legion Post 123, and..
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POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
University of Wisconsin-Platteville Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Fennimore, WI
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville dedicated its Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2022. The memorial honors UW-Platteville students..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Fred Brock Post 828, H-E-B Operation Appreciation provide students with new shoes
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Jan. 14, 2023) – The American Legion is a strong supporter of the Junior Reserve Officer Training..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
70 years later
Wintersville , OH
After reading in The American Legion Magazine about the quest for an upgrade from Silver Star to..
1,333 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Outstanding: area community takes time to honor our veterans
Leland, NC
On Dec. 17, 2022, at noon, Wreaths Across America sponsored the honoring of our deceased veterans and their families. The..
1,140 views
HONOR GUARD
The impact one member can make
Colorado Springs, CO
The primary mission of the Neal Thomas Jr. Centennial American Legion Post 209 honor guard is to support final honors..
1,063 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Lunch with a friend
I had lunch with a friend today and saw myself as I think she was seeing me. We talked of..
1,140 views
VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
American Legion Post 67 (Rincon, Puerto Rico) supporting our youth
Rincon
American Legion Post 67, Rincon, PR, has been honored to sponsor the Isabela Marlins, a Little League Baseball team. The..
1,624 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Scarlet Guard American Legion color guard - 40 years of service
The Scarlet Guard American Legion color guard is a showcase color guard unit that represents the American Legion Family of..
1,342 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
American Legion Post 129 makes $90K donation to Here Tomorrow to fund ‘Veteran Peer..
Jacksonville Beach, FL
American Legion Post 129’s membership voted to donate $90,000 to Here Tomorrow, a nonprofit suicide prevention organization, to fund a..
1,376 views
OTHER
No Barriers Warriors seeks veterans with disabilities for 2023 backcountry expeditions
Fort Collins, CO
On Feb. 1, 2023, No Barriers Warriors will launch their 2023 program season. No Barriers Warriors programs help veterans with..
1,313 views
OTHER
American Legion members helping other Legion members with free layover, camping in U.S.
Louisville, KY
This is a national network of American Legion members all across the country offering a free place for other American..
2,325 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
SSG Fox veteran mental health/veteran suicide prevention grant awarded to rural Georgia team
Canton, GA
What do you do when you are miles away from any VA facility and your community experiences a large number..
1,397 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Candlelight vigil held at nation's only homeless veteran memorial
Canton, GA
On Dec. 21 at 5:38 p.m., the plight of our nation's homeless veterans was again remembered at a candlelight vigil..
1,368 views
OTHER
Georgia Post 143 hosts first Red Cross blood drive
Carrollton, GA
American Legion Post 143 hosted its first annual Community American Red Cross Blood Drive on Dec. 29, 2022. Post 143..
1,153 views
OTHER
Christmas dinner at Naples (Maine) Post 155
Naples, ME
I would like to extend the gratitude of the many utility workers helping out in Maine after two major back-to-back..
1,120 views
OTHER
The Last Vietnam Veteran (Amazon.com)
Ennis, MT
"The Last Vietnam Veteran" is a fictitious story based on many true stories and happenings during the Vietnam War. I..
809 views
BE THE ONE
Veterans suicide awareness training
Salina, OK
Cleo Farr Post 240 hosted a veterans suicide awareness training event with an active-shooter class for the public. Literature and..
1,419 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The lost dog tag
In early September, Mike Stojak (former post commander) received a call at the Huntley American Legion from Jim Elam (Army..
1,258 views
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