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WWII veteran joins Legion post before 100th birthday
Palmdale , CA
NEW AMERICAN LEGION MEMBER - On Sunday, Aug. 21, a couple of months shy of his 100th birthday World War..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
North Georgia American Legions send flood relief to eastern Kentucky post
Canton, GA
Veterans helping veterans is not just a saying; it is actually what we do. Recently, Post 45 of Canton, the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 828 commander appointed District 2 Veterans Affairs representative
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 18, 2022) – Burrell Parmer, commander of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828, was sworn in..
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HONOR GUARD
Post 186 (Little River, S.C.) training with the "Old Guard"
Loris, SC
Good afternoon. The American Legion Post 186 color/honor guard is an all-volunteer team in Little River, S.C. We are..
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State Sen. Lisa Baker receives Post 672 painting
Dallas, PA
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Painting presentation to State Rep. Karen Boback
Dallas, PA
State Rep. Karen Boback was presented with a copy of a picture pertaining to Dadd0w-Isaacs Dallas American Legion Post 672's..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Virginia Veterans Memorial raising to get Virginia Iraq Veterans Memorial built
Newport News, VA
Members of American Legion Braxton-Perkins Post 25 in Newport News, Va., members from other veterans service organizations, community organizations and..
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DFC Society - Linebacker II 50th Anniversary podcasts
Temecula, CA
2022 is the 50th-anniversary year of Linebacker II, which brought the Vietnam War to a conclusion for the United States..
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Past Commander Delbert Parsons of American Legion Post 178 receives prestigious awards
Frisco, TX
During the post’s annual social, Past Commander Delbert Parsons was honored for his exemplary leadership as commander of American Legion..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Deadly SNAFU, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
Recently I became aware of water contamination issues at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii. For six months I investigated..
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100 MILES
Two years of walking
Cambridge, MA
On Aug. 7, 2022, two years after the 100 Miles for Hope campaign started, I am still going strong. Although..
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WWII STORY
Department of Texas American Legion celebrates 103 years of service
Katy, TX
Honors 103-year-old WWII Veteran Thelma Williams of Katy Katy, Texas (August 11, 2022) – The American Legion, founded in 1919, is..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Community Day at Post 274
Gouldsboro, PA
The Gouldsboro American Legion held its first annual community day this summer. It was a day of family, giving back..
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BUDDY CHECKS
"22 A Day"
Scranton, PA
Paul Davis is a filmmaker, storyteller and veteran. He has personally dealt with PTSD and mental health issues. A Buddy..
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100 MILES
100 Miles for Hope 2022
Virginia, MN
I decided to try to go 1,000 miles rather than the 100. I was able to attain the goal last..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Dodge City (Kan.) Post 47 membership roundup
Dodge City , KS
Charles Earnest Scott Post 47 in Dodge City, Kan., sponsored a booth at the Dodge City Roundup Rodeo this past..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Woodbury (Minn.) American Legion Post 501
Woodbury, MN
American Legion Woodbury Post 501 has been in existence since 1979. Since then, the post has been a fixture in..
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Malta Bend Memorial Post 558’s last charter member passes away
Malta Bend, MO
Harrell Boedeker, Post 558’s last charter member, passed away on Aug. 1, 2022. Boedeker was a member for 69 years,..
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100 MILES
Walking toward the goal
Cambridge, MA
A goal is a guidepost we ought to reach by a designated time, or within a certain timeframe. I have..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Combat To College
Combat to College is the guide for student veterans who want to win the college battle. Utilize the unique skills..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Warrior Expeditions and American Legion Post 106
LaPush, WA
Over the past several months a lot of people have coordinated the welcome of five veterans who got on bicycles..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Ever Faithful to the Call
Here is a new resource for American Legion planners of services, ceremonies and observances for Veterans Day 2022 to consider:..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Fair winds and following seas
Captain Paul X. Rinn, USN (ret.), was the first commanding officer of the third-generation USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) and..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
American Legion post donates to local school
Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – American Legion Post 291 donated $1,300 to Orchard Knob Elementary School to help them stock their..
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BASEBALL
Season challenging, successful for Post 911 JV baseball team
Vestavia, AL
From almost not having a team and an opening-game rainout to winning a state championship, the 2022 season will be..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Vietnam Beyond
“Vietnam Beyond” is not only a photographic accounting of a soldier’s time while serving in a front-line unit in the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
"Respect" and "Forgotten"
I am sick and tired of some people not respecting our flag, ignoring and/or murdering our national anthem and ignoring..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Our Land
I have written a patriotic poem entitled "Our Land." I tried to capture the sacrifice of our American servicemen and..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Legacy
John Howard Strain was a member of the 5th Marine Regiment during the first world war. He lost his..
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Go solar in posts
Key West, FL
I am an active member with Post 28 in Key West, Fla., and have been working on this project in..
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