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Daddy's Invisible Ouchy
"Daddy's Invisible Ouchy" invites readers into the world of Beth, an insightful 8-year-old determined to help her father heal from..
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HONOR GUARD
Duty and honor: a call to serve the fallen
Nesbit, MS
Post 2022 (Olive Branch, Miss.) provided honors for a fallen USAF veteran earlier this year, on Jan. 9. The Air..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'Best decision I ever made'
Cape Girardeau,, MO
In 1987, I saw the TV commercial "Port of Call, Hong Kong," showing sailors running off a ship and experiencing..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'Thoughts of Jack Ryan danced through my head'
San Antonio, TX
I was 11 years old when I saw "Top Gun" in the theater in San Antonio, Texas, during the summer..
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OTHER
Lending a hand to Connecticut National Guard
Bristol, CT
Members of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2 of Bristol responded to a call for help from the Connecticut National Guard..
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POST TREASURES
John J. Morris Post 62 honors our Purple Heart veterans
Peoria, AZ
With Aug. 7 being Purple Heart Day, on Aug. 6 John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored our Purple..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Dedication of Gladwin County Post 171 mural
On Aug. 3, 2025, Gladwin County American Legion Post 171 held a dedication event featuring the new mural on their..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
A busy Thursday
Lugoff, SC
Lugoff, S.C.,'s Larry Jeffers Post 195 had a busy Thursday this past July 31, when the post made donations to..
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VOLUNTEERING
Fred Brock Post 828 continues to support Back-to-School Jamboree
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 1, 2025) – Members of the Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 family, joined by numerous..
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OUR TRAVELS
Texas 3rd Division vice commander attends New San Antonio Mayor & City Council Reception
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (July 29, 2025) – The New San Antonio Mayor & City Council Reception, held at the InterContinental..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors life of longtime Rider Jerry Whisman
Peoria, AZ
On Aug. 3, John J. Morris Post 62 celebrated the life of longtime Rider and Army veteran Jerry "Ziggy" Whisman...
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors WWII veteran's dream as business of month
Peoria, AZ
On Aug. 2, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored a WWII veteran's dream as his Ace Hardware store..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Benjamin Conn as August veteran of the month
Peoria, AZ
On Aug. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Army veteran and two-time MIA Benjamin Conn as August..
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BE THE ONE
Suicide awareness walks
Rosedale, MD
My buddy, Sarge the service dog, and his handler, John Brouse, held the ninth annual Sarge's 22 walk in Merchantville,..
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USA 250 CHALLENGE
National Auxiliary leader gets involved in USA 250 Challenge
Winchendon, MA
The USA 250 Challenge caught my attention as I plowed through 60+ messages. As I read the information included..
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LEGION RIDERS
American Legion Riders Hell to Paradise PTSD Awareness Ride
Commerce Township, MI
I recently had the privilege to be part of a PTSD awareness ride with the American Legion Riders, the "Hell..
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BASEBALL
Department of Texas hosts American Legion Baseball Banquet
Brenham, TX
BRENHAM, Texas – (July 23, 2025) – The American Legion Baseball Banquet is more than a simple end-of-season gathering; it..
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BOYS STATE
My Journey to Texas Boys State
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (July 26, 2025) – My journey with Texas Boys State began with the 20th District Texas Boys..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
After the storm
In the wake of the severe flooding that struck Central Texas shortly after the July 4 celebrations, two cornerstone veterans'..
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OTHER
Guam liberator
Bristol, CT
On July 21, Joe Caminiti was contacted by a reporter from Guam and informed he was being remembered as a..
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OTHER
Iwo Jima survivor who witnessed the flag raised 80 years ago honored..
Bristol, CT
Members of the City of Bristol turned out to honor Joe Caminiti, an Iwo Jima survivor who in March returned..
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OTHER
Camp Pendleton receives second painting
Bristol, CT
Before departing for Iwoto, Japan, in March, very few on Camp Pendleton knew who he was. But thanks..
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OUR TRAVELS
Amarillo Riders visit Pike's Peak
Amarillo, TX
Amarillo American Legion Riders members recently traveled to Pike's Peak. The ride was a revisit of last year's attempt..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Respect, honor and tributes: a Flag Day to remember
Prescott, AZ
It was a Flag Day to remember for reasons I did not realize when venturing out to Mayer, Ariz., on..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Wounded Generation: Coming Home After World War II
In its duration, geographical reach and ferocity, World War II was unprecedented, and the effects on those who fought it..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 hosts paint classes for friends and family
Peoria, AZ
On July 22, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) hosted a paint class for friends and family to have..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
One Horse, One Hero at a Time
By Amanda Held In the fields of Swanton, Ohio, something extraordinary happens every day. It doesn’t involve high-tech medicine or traditional..
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VOLUNTEERING
Army veteran/Legionnaire raises funds for local military food program
Milwaukie, OR
Milwaukie Post 180 of The American Legion is proud to highlight the service and dedication of one of its own,..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
The Kennedy Law Firm welcomes Squadron 289 member to legal team
Clarksville, TN
Clarksville, TN — The Kennedy Law Firm is excited to announce the addition of attorney Cody Schmidt, Esq., to our..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Department of Texas District 12 provides relief
Haltom City, TX
On July 16, District 12 Commander Chad Page and Post 655 Adjutant Amy King arrived at Post 208 in Kerrville,..
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