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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'I knew this was right for me'
Staten Island, NY
My father, William Lawrence Gallagher, served in North Africa during World War II. My great-great-grandfather, Nathaniel Augustus Conklin, was a..
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'Suppose I volunteer for the draft today?'
Cumming, GA
As a recent high school graduate in the fall of 1957, I knew that the United States government expected every..
157 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'I wanted to be part of something bigger'
Land O' Lakes, FL
I grew up on the streets of Baltimore. The area where I lived did not offer much opportunity for success...
283 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'The heck with it, I'm joining the Army'
Milford, CT
As a male high school senior in 1967, the Selective Service draft was always on my mind. And as a..
162 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
A knock at the door
Montgomery, AL
My father, William Glen Cornwell, got his Army commission as a second lieutenant in 1937 from Iowa State College and..
215 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
The real cost of war
Saco, ME
I did not exactly choose the Army. It chose me in 1968. However, I did choose to honor my citizenship..
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
In the footsteps of family
Chapel Hill, NC
My ancestor, David Chamberlain, served in George Washington’s army. I wanted to honor his service and that of my grandfathers,..
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
Grateful to have served
Bath, NC
Necessity. My plan had been to go to nursing school at the C&O Hospital on a scholarship upon graduation, but..
151 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'I feel fortunate to have had the privilege of serving'
Levittown, NY
I always wanted to serve, but life events put that desire on the back burner until I was too old..
144 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'One of the best decisions I ever made'
Kingsport, TN
I had finished my second year in college and couldn’t find any summer work to help pay to continue. My..
138 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
Forging his own path, in the Army
Worthington, OH
Dad was a Marine, Mom was a Navy nurse. Rather than make one of them mad, I joined the Army...
195 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'I knew that was what I wanted to do'
Caroline, WI
I grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin that was under the SAC B-52 low-level routes. It was a..
289 views
BE THE ONE
One small post, dedicated Auxiliary member touch many lives
Angier, NC
On March 29, American Legion Post 436 in Angier, N.C., partnered with a local high school senior in organizing a..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Over the top
Middlesex, NJ
For the second year, our post was able to attract new members to join our ranks. We have been recognized..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 80th Anniversary commemoration
Middlesex , NJ
On April 11, 2025, our post celebrated our 80th year of service to our community, state and nation. Our Borough..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
For the second year, 20th District sponsors ceremony to honor future servicemembers
Helotes, TX
HELOTES, Texas – (May 6, 2025) – More than 240 high school students graduating this year from Bexar County and..
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OTHER
Hezzie Griffis American Legion Post 30 inspires courage and patriotism with students during Children..
Edgefield, SC
Elementary school students gained a new appreciation for veterans who visited their classrooms to share stories and answer questions. Two..
187 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
GI Post 244
We are GI American Legion Post 244 in Louisville, Ky. We have 316 Legionnaires and 55 Sons of The American..
195 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'Take me ... I've seen it all!'
Plattsmouth, NE
In 1971, I was floundering during my second year at Wayne State College in Nebraska. I was madly in love..
209 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'I carried on what others had done'
Kelso, WA
I served in the Army and Army National Guard from 1986 to 1992. Someone from our family served – Army..
151 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'I wanted to do something now'
Brownsburg, IN
I joined the Army later than most. I was 26, a single mother of two boys, working as a nurse..
167 views
OTHER
A hero's welcome: Post 21 greets veterans returning from Honor Flight
The Colony, TX
On May 3, 2025, Dallas Love Field became a place of celebration, gratitude and emotion. As veterans returning from their..
206 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Bombs Away: A B-17 Pilot's 'Small' Part in a Big War
Herbert Small was born to Scottish and Irish immigrants and lived a simple, small-town life before he and his brother..
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VOLUNTEERING
Honoring our Post 116 women veterans
Fuquay-Varina , NC
On Sunday, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 116, with Auxiliary president Margie Worley Wesley, her leadership team and Auxiliary volunteers, graciously..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Rides N Motion with May Americanism award
Peoria, AZ
John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, AZ, honored Rides N Motion with our Americanism award as Peoria Business of the..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Peter Hansen as May Veteran of the Month
Peoria, AZ
On May 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored R. Peter Hansen as our May Veteran of the..
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OTHER
National Vice Commander Roger Mathison visits Sheboygan and Plymouth, Wis.
Sheboygan, WI
NVC Mathison visited Sheboygan and Plymouth, Wis., on Thursday, April 24, 2025, on a memorial visit to the Grand..
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OTHER
1st Lt. Eric Fisher Wood Jr., 1919-1944: son of a Legion founder
Bedford , PA
A book about 1st Lt. Eric Fisher Wood Jr. from Bedford, Pa., has just been published entitled "I Guess I'll..
195 views
OTHER
Iwo Jima survivor helps local museum open its doors
Bristol, CT
On Sunday afternoon, April 27, Joe Caminiti - 100-year-old Iwo Jima survivor from Bristol, Conn., and member of Post..
256 views
WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
Carrying forward a legacy
Clarkston, MI
Service to our country is ingrained in my family's history. From the Revolutionary War to present conflicts, members of my..
177 views
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