Being everyday heroes with the Red Cross
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Being everyday heroes with the Red Cross

Forestville, CT
Hi. My name is Brian Avery and I am the commander of American Legion Post 209 in Forestville, Conn. I am..
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Need a military band?
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Need a military band?

Mesa, AZ
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Band East Coast The Commodore's Own/Long Island 22-07 In 2007 I started a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary..
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Post Everlasting book
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

Post Everlasting book

Stillwater, OK
Being historian for Post 129 in Stillwater, Okla., I create each year a Post 129 Yearbook and publish it for..
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Design of a trifold traveling display for your post
POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS

Design of a trifold traveling display for your post

Stillwater, OK
The goal was to create a traveling display that is easy to create, can be used again and again, and..
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Respectful disposal: Post 911 collects unserviceable U.S. flags, holds ceremony
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

Respectful disposal: Post 911 collects unserviceable U.S. flags, holds ceremony

Trussville, AL
The American flag that was to be disposed of at the ceremony that day was brought by a man who..
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The pride of a neighborhood
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

The pride of a neighborhood

Essex, MD
In 1923, a little girl named Evelyn Nadolny attended a two-room schoolhouse that did not..
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Air, land and sea for hope - nearing completion
100 MILES

Air, land and sea for hope - nearing completion

The Woodlands, TX
For those who have been following my efforts (https://www.legion.org/100miles/252678/100-miles-hope-land-sea-and-air), here is an update: AIR: Complete! 1,817 of 1,000-mile piloting..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

TIGER IN THE SEA

September 1962: On a moonless night over the raging Atlantic Ocean, a thousand miles from land, the engines of Flying..
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Operation Steel Pike
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Operation Steel Pike

I was with main base Cherry Point, N.C. H&MS-24 MAG-24 2nd MAW. Packed up the whole squadron and spent eight..
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They Gave Blood, Sweat and Tears-True Stories of American Veterans From WW II to Operation Iraqi Freedom
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

They Gave Blood, Sweat and Tears-True Stories of American Veterans From WW II to..

There is a saying that nothing is free. It is so true when it comes to freedom. Our nation has..
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March On: A Veterans Travel Guide
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

March On: A Veterans Travel Guide

A first-hand account of some of the world’s most significant places for military personnel, veterans and civilians with a passion..
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Mattituck American Legion Post 861's "Military Artifacts," Episode 3
POST TREASURES

Mattituck American Legion Post 861's "Military Artifacts," Episode 3

Mattituck, NY
Mattituck American Legion Post 861's "Military Artifacts" Episode 3: Post 861's Auxiliary An ongoing series. Episode 3 features Post 861 Public..
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Post 21 assists in LPGA July 4 event
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Post 21 assists in LPGA July 4 event

The Colony, TX
The Volunteers of America (VOA) Classic LPGA Tournament did more than showcase the world’s top women golfers this Fourth of..
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Honoring My Hero- My grandfather, Joseph Julius Soika
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Honoring My Hero- My grandfather, Joseph Julius Soika

My name is Michelle Argust, and I live in Hometown, Pa. As a child, I had always looked up..
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Flag drop box
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Flag drop box

Joshua Stellerine approached Post 81 in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. about making a flag drop box as his Eagle Scout..
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Post 15 (Kent, Wash.) achieves 100% participation, 2020-2021 banner for Child Welfare Foundation
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Post 15 (Kent, Wash.) achieves 100% participation, 2020-2021 banner for Child Welfare Foundation

Kent, WA
Chriss R. Moen, MSG, U.S. Army (retired), Legionnaire and second vice commander of Post 15 in Kent, Wash., received and..
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I stand when I sing
MEMORIAL DAY

I stand when I sing

Marquette, MI
I am a member of Post 44 in Marquette, Mich. It has been my honor to perform the national anthem..
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100 MILES

100 miles of walking and singing ...

Marquette, MI
Greetings. I am over halfway to my goal and celebrating the 4th by performing the national anthem and walking our..
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My dad, my hero
MY HERO, OUR STORY

My dad, my hero

Redding, CA
My dad, Lester T. Gregory, served in the U.S. Army from 1943-1946. He served in Company F, 105th Infantry. He..
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Cummings-Behlke Post 226 parades again

Mayo,, MD
Cummings-Behlke Post 226 of Mayo, Md., after a year of restrictions celebrates the Fourth of July in style once again...
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American Legion Post 205 flag retirement ceremony
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American Legion Post 205 flag retirement ceremony

Augusta , GA
On June 13, 2021, The American Legion proudly held our flag retirement ceremony. I watched the faces of Boy Scout..
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Going the Patriot Distance to Give Back!
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Going the Patriot Distance to Give Back!

On Monday, June 28, 2021, the Nations of Patriot’s 2021 Tour-the Flag was escorted from the Winchester VA War Memorial..
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier replica exhibit coming to Sioux Falls, S.D., July 24-25
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier replica exhibit coming to Sioux Falls, S.D., July 24-25

Sioux Falls, SD
1921-2021 It's the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier! Honor the Anniversary - See the Replica -..
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100 MILES

51 years since 'Nam

Anadarko, OK
I was pleased that our national commander re-upped on the 100 Miles for Hope program. I continued the walk/jog 5K..
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75 years later

High Springs, FL
To: The Citizens of Kassel, Germany We will soon be celebrating 75 years since the end of World War II. My..
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The world's greatest symbol

Marlton, NJ
Next to the cross of Jesus, the Christ, our national colors are the most beautiful symbol of love, freedom and..
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Post 19 earns American Legion state media awards
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Post 19 earns American Legion state media awards

Jennings, LA
During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana convention held in Alexandria June 17-20, Department Commander Byron Comeaux (right), Department..
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Mendoza is 2021 Department of Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Mendoza is 2021 Department of Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana convention held in Alexandria June 17-20, Officer Eduardo Mendoza (left) of the..
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Bergeaux named 2020 Department of Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Bergeaux named 2020 Department of Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana convention held in Alexandria June 17-20, Sgt. Blake Bergeaux (left) of the..
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Navarre named 2021 Department of Louisiana Firefighter of the Year
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Navarre named 2021 Department of Louisiana Firefighter of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana convention held in Alexandria June 17-20, Department Commander Byron Comeaux (right), Department..
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