A nurse's war in the South Pacific
WWII STORY

A nurse's war in the South Pacific

Glen Arm, MD
My mom, 1st. Lt. Angelina Mango Anderson R.N., served three-plus years as an Army nurse in the South Pacific with..
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1973 a pivotal time for women in the military
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

1973 a pivotal time for women in the military

Ever tried to march in pumps? I did, in October 1973 when I was ill-advised by a recruiter to pack..
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My family military history
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

My family military history

As a young child growing up in Louisiana and New Mexico, I was mesmerized by the look of the soldiers..
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Honoring our greatest generation
WWII STORY

Honoring our greatest generation

Brevard, NC
At an "all birthdays" party for World War II veterans at Brevard's Monroe Wilson American Legion Post 88 nine heroes..
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Ploiesti bombardier
MY TIME IN UNIFORM

Ploiesti bombardier

Columbus, OH

I would like to offer information about a picture of the B-24s dropping bombs over the Ploiești oil field in..

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Thank you for supporting the naming of a U.S. Navy ship after Telesforo Trinidad

Vallejo, CA
In June 2021, the Department of California adopted Resolution 2021-005 which originated from (www.CaLegion.org) Manuel L. Quezon Post 603. https://calegion.org/california-american-legion-convention-adopts-11-resolutions/ In..
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National commander visits Napa (Calif.) Post 113
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National commander visits Napa (Calif.) Post 113

Napa, CA
On Dec. 13, 2021, despite a major storm, National Commander Paul E. Dillard stopped for lunch at the historic Napa..
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Post 603 commemorates Pearl Harbor Day in Vallejo, Calif.
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Post 603 commemorates Pearl Harbor Day in Vallejo, Calif.

vallejo, CA
In November, after I submitted the article “Post 603 postpones 80th Anniversary Commemoration of Pearl Harbor Day” (page 16 of..
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Mare Island Naval Cemetery transfer to VA starts
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Mare Island Naval Cemetery transfer to VA starts

Vallejo, CA
On Nov. 11, the City of Vallejo held the 101st Veterans Day (started in 1920 as Armistice Day) at MINC...
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Pearl Harbor Day remembered
FAMILY LEGACY

Pearl Harbor Day remembered

Eatonton, GA
In response to Jeff Stoffer’s online World War II story “Coastal Legionnaires mobilize after attack” (Dec. 9, 2021): When I..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

American Flag

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Post 502 (LA) attends department Mid-Winter Conference
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Post 502 (LA) attends department Mid-Winter Conference

Baton Rouge, LA
A group of department leaders poses with members of Bonnette-Harrison American Legion Post 502.
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Worn-flag retirement box donation
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Worn-flag retirement box donation

Plaistow, NH
Plaistow, N.H., Jan. 5, 2022: American Legion Post 34 is proud to have received a custom-built outdoor box for retiring..
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Christmas toy drive
VOLUNTEERING

Christmas toy drive

Seoul, South Korea
During the holiday season last month, Legionnaire Gasper Delise participated by assisting in a toy drive at Camp Casey, Korea...
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Fifty years of continuous membership for Sergio J. Morales
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Fifty years of continuous membership for Sergio J. Morales

Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico
1Lt Felix Rigau Post 36, Department of Puerto Rico, added a little extra to its 2021 Veterans Day celebration activities...
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Car donation program provides 30th, 31st donated vehicle to two homeless disabled veterans
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Car donation program provides 30th, 31st donated vehicle to two homeless disabled veterans

Canton, GA
Just over four years ago the Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program along with Post 45 in Canton, Ga., provided a..
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Richland American Legion Post 548 chaplain honored at Pittsburgh Steelers game
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Richland American Legion Post 548 chaplain honored at Pittsburgh Steelers game

Bakerstown, PA
Harry VanRiper, the Richland American Legion Post 548 chaplain, was recently recognized at a Pittsburgh Steelers football game during the..
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A hero comes home
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

A hero comes home

West Palm, FL
In June of this year, I was approached by a member of our post who was in a terrible situation...
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Service Through the Art of Sharing Stories
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Service Through the Art of Sharing Stories

I maintain my ties with my fellow veterans at my Legion post. We are located at the top of the..
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Legionnaire Viviana DeCohen becomes New York State commissioner of veterans services
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Legionnaire Viviana DeCohen becomes New York State commissioner of veterans services

Valhalla, NY
Rev. Viviana DeCohen, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, served as the commissioner of the Mount Vernon New York..
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Homeless veteran program, partners donate over 3,500 winter coats ahead of cold weather
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Homeless veteran program, partners donate over 3,500 winter coats ahead of cold weather

Canton, GA
For the past four years, the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program, which is part of American Legion Posts 45 and..
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Local veterans organization provides truckload of baby supplies to Georgia Army National Guard families for holidays
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Local veterans organization provides truckload of baby supplies to Georgia Army National Guard families..

Canton, GA
The holidays are a time for family and sharing, and this is what the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Organization (CCHVP),..
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Post 178 Oratorical winner wins 4th District Contest
ORATORICAL CONTEST

Post 178 Oratorical winner wins 4th District Contest

Frisco, TX
Emma Ko, a home-schooled senior, was selected the winner of the American Legion 4th District Oratorical Contest in Royse City,..
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BUDDY CHECKS

The health of a post

West Palm Beach, FL
I read about the Buddy Check program in a copy of my Legion magazine and said to myself, “Our post..
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Small-town post donates to Midwest Honor Flight
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Small-town post donates to Midwest Honor Flight

Hudson , SD
Bergstrom-Bodeen American Legion Post 128 in Hudson, S.D, after a successful Veterans Day turkey-shoot fundraising, voted to donate monies to..
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Well-Worn Hats
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Well-Worn Hats

Well-Worn Hats by Michael Bruce Scanlan I met an old man yesterday, While strolling through the mall, Who looked to be about my age And..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Stay

With suicides on the rise I wrote this to address it in hopes it makes a difference Poem/song Stay By: Albert Giovino When..
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My dad and my dilemma
MY HERO, OUR STORY

My dad and my dilemma

Michigan City, IN
On April 26, 2006, I was in my classroom when the phone rang. It was my mother, who knew not..
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Cpl. Walter S. Mietus
WWII STORY

Cpl. Walter S. Mietus

Greenville, NC
During World War II, Cpl. Walter S. Mietus saw 110 days of combat during the course of three campaigns: Ardennes-Alsace,..
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Starting the new year off right
VOLUNTEERING

Starting the new year off right

San Antonio, TX
Three members of Mark Tyler Voss American Legion Post 313 in Boerne, Texas - Rob Michaelson, Bill Mayo and Herman..
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