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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..
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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..
1,374 views
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..
1,422 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..
1,203 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..
1,141 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..
1,197 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..
1,700 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..
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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..
1,428 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..
1,386 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..
2,464 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..
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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..
1,423 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..
1,226 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..
1,156 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..
850 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..
1,463 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..
1,334 views
OTHER
LITTLE BY SLOWLY, From Trauma to Recovery
Melbourne, FL
John P. Maloney, MSW finished his book during the quarantine in hopes to reach that one person who will benefit..
1,292 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Bringing Christmas joy to our comrades
Winslow Township, NJ
Vet Haven South is a transitional housing facility operated by the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs located..
1,289 views
VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
American Legion Post 67 (Rincon, Puerto Rico) serving children for Christmas
Rincon
Veterans of American Legion Post 67 of Rincon, Puerto Rico, help the community by putting a smile on the faces..
1,458 views
OTHER
Christmas activities abound for members of Post 911
Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Relations Coordinator The 2022 holiday season was a busy one..
1,201 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
A veteran Christmas tree
Gouldsboro , PA
Post 274 has been doing a veteran Christmas tree for years. This is the first year we had a tree..
1,216 views
WHY I LOVE MY POST
Fred Brock Post 828, Walter Waiters host toy & food giveaway
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Dec. 10, 2022) – Continuing to place smiles on the faces of children during the holidays, the..
1,312 views
VOLUNTEERING
Elderly receives gifts from Fred Brock Post 828, community partners
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Dec. 20, 2022) – The primary mission of Fred Brock Post 828 is to enhance the well-being..
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VOLUNTEERING
Legionnaires volunteer at community center’s holiday gift giveaway
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Dec. 21, 2022) – Legionnaires of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 volunteered at the 44th Annual..
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OTHER
Post 21 teaches tradition to our youth
The Colony, TX
Post 21 in The Colony, Texas, volunteered at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery for the annual Wreaths Across America Day..
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OTHER
Community and Malta Bend Post 558 steps up and again helps Toys for Toys
Malta Bend, MO
Thanks to Malta Bend Memorial Post 558’s bingo players and others, the Marine Corps Reserve's annual Toys for Tots program..
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