My Home Town
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My Home Town

My Home Town A Poem By William T. Elliott In the town where I come from, they call the Veteran’s Town, I really don’t feel..
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Post 911 members busy with Veterans Day activities

Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator Members of Ryan Winslow Post 911 will be..
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UR Never Alone
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UR Never Alone

Le Mars , IA
Several weeks ago, American Legion National Commander Vincent J. Troiola mentioned a program named “Be the One” to put a..
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Why we serve

Farragut, TN
Why We Serve By LT Robert Pollock, USS SAINT PAUL (CA-73) Like many, I have been asked numerous times what it was..
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Astros honor two WWII veterans at World Series, Game 2
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Astros honor two WWII veterans at World Series, Game 2

Houston, TX
Katy, Texas (November 3, 2022) – The Houston Astros have made a concerted effort to honor veterans and this special..
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Allen "Pop" Reeves American Legion Post 123's Halloween Party and 45th Anniversary Celebration
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Allen "Pop" Reeves American Legion Post 123's Halloween Party and 45th Anniversary Celebration

Angeles City, Philippines
Oct. 30, 2022, was a special day at Allen "Pop" Reeves American Legion Post 123, Angeles City, Philippines. Post 123..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Two WWII Navy veterans on same ship at same time, living in South Jersey,..

I would like to pay tribute to George Kromis and Simon Zayon for their service to our country in the..
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Patriotic RV travels to American Legion posts
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Patriotic RV travels to American Legion posts

St Marys, GA
National Veteran Resources travels to American Legion posts to thank veterans for their service and provide resources for suicide prevention. This..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

Vietnam combat vet's flag recovered after Hurricane Ian

Bonita Springs , FL
I am a battalion chief with North Collier Fire. After Ian passed through the state of Florida, Fort Myers Beach..
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Winter Garden (Fla.) Post 63 launches 22-day Countdown to Challenge 22
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Winter Garden (Fla.) Post 63 launches 22-day Countdown to Challenge 22

Winter Garden, FL
The sixth annual Challenge 22 walk and block party to help raise funds, educate the community, and support veterans and..
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Fresno Federal Post 509 to dedicate Family Memorial Garden on Veterans Day 2022
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Fresno Federal Post 509 to dedicate Family Memorial Garden on Veterans Day 2022

Fresno, CA
In 2015, Sons of The American Legion Squadron 509 Commander John Martinez found a 4' tall eagle statue and thought,..
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Malta Bend Post 558 updated on sponsored Educators Rising trip
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Malta Bend Post 558 updated on sponsored Educators Rising trip

Malta Bend, MO
Danielle Callanan, a teaching professions Instructor and Saline County Career Center instructional coach, and Liberty Gotmer gave an update on..
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Local Legion members attend Missouri's Fall Conferance
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Local Legion members attend Missouri's Fall Conferance

Jefferson City, MO
The American Legion Department of Missouri held their Fall Conference at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City on Oct...
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77-year American Legion member celebrates 96th birthday
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77-year American Legion member celebrates 96th birthday

Amery, WI
David Ross Smith, a 77-year member of The American Legion, celebrates his 96th birthday with members of the Amery, Wis...
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Honoring Vietnam veterans
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Honoring Vietnam veterans

Bristol, CT
In September 2022 the Bristol Exchange Club held its annual Mum Festival. This year the Vietnam veterans..
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First annual commemoration of end of World War II
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First annual commemoration of end of World War II

East Hartford, CT
On Sept. 18, Post 2 Historian Neal Supranovich escorted Joe Caminiti, a World War II Iwo..
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American Legion Post 558 member receives Quilt of Valor
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American Legion Post 558 member receives Quilt of Valor

Malta Bend, MO
American Legion Post 558 member Earle Spencer was honored for his military service with a Quilt of Valor, awarded at..
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Veterans compete in 26th annual Head of the Cuyahoga Regatta
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Veterans compete in 26th annual Head of the Cuyahoga Regatta

Cleveland, OH
The Cleveland Rowing Foundation, located at 1003 British St., Cleveland, held the 26th annual Head of the Cuyahoga Regatta on..
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BeTheOne support group at Post 2 in Maryland, helping veterans and first responders since 1919
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BeTheOne support group at Post 2 in Maryland, helping veterans and first responders since..

Baltimore, MD
Our Mahool Potts American Legion Post 2 in Baltimore was named after James Edgar Potts, the first Maryland soldier KIA..
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Fred Brock Post 828 celebrates 75 years with Diamond Anniversary dinner, show
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Fred Brock Post 828 celebrates 75 years with Diamond Anniversary dinner, show

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Oct. 15, 2022) – Members, guests and supporters of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 gathered at..
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Post 166 (Goose Creek, S.C.) selected as one of 75 sites for 9/11 Day Flag of Honor Across America memorials
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Post 166 (Goose Creek, S.C.) selected as one of 75 sites for 9/11 Day..

Goose Creek, SC
Global Youth Justice, Inc. and co-partner Federal Agency AmeriCorps 9/11 Day held the second annual 9/11 Day Flag of Honor..
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Post 100-year celebration
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Post 100-year celebration

Denmark, WI
This summer Post 363 celebrated 100 years of service in the community.
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It's our code

IT’S OUR CODE By Ed Creamer On Aug. 30, 2006, Marine Col. F. Brooke Nihart, 87, executed his orders to report for..
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Three Auxiliary members turn 100 years young

Elmhurst, IL
THB Unit 187, Elmhurst American Legion Auxiliary, is proud to announce that three of our current and active members are..
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Gahanna American Legion Post 797 receives 2022 Best of Gahanna Award
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Gahanna American Legion Post 797 receives 2022 Best of Gahanna Award

Gahanna, OH
Gahanna Award Program Honors the Achievement GAHANNA October 10, 2022 -- Gahanna American Legion Post 797 (https://www.al797oh.org) has been selected for..
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POW/MIA flag at USAG Casey South Korea
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POW/MIA flag at USAG Casey South Korea

Seoul, South Korea
William Beatty, Legionnaire of Lewis L. Millett Post 38 in South Korea, replaced the old POW/MIA flag on U.S. Army..
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Sgt. Thomas Ravenell's wedding, Charleston, S.C., 1953
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Sgt. Thomas Ravenell's wedding, Charleston, S.C., 1953

Denton, MD
My uncle, Sgt. Thomas Ravenell, served with also-pictured Cpl. Leroy Myers and the Montford Point Marines at the Chosin Reservoir..
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Amityville American Legion Pipe Band nominated as lead bagpipe band for D-Day commemoration ceremonies in June 2023
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Amityville American Legion Pipe Band nominated as lead bagpipe band for D-Day commemoration ceremonies..

Massapequa, NY
On behalf of Historic Programs (https://www.historicprograms.org) and the D-Day Committee, the Amityville American Legion Pipe Band has been nominated as..
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High school artists create cards to thank veterans
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High school artists create cards to thank veterans

Hoover, AL
Art students at an area high school have created greeting cards thanking veterans for their service to America. And Ryan Winslow..
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Korean War veteran honored for 60 years of service with American Legion
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Korean War veteran honored for 60 years of service with American Legion

Canandaigua, NY
Sporting a fresh haircut and a patriotic boutonnière on his lapel, a Korean War veteran who turns 90 this December..
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