American Legion Post 178 and Lebanon Trail Navy National Cadet Corps kick off Freedom Fest celebration
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American Legion Post 178 and Lebanon Trail Navy National Cadet Corps kick off Freedom..

Frisco, TX
The Post 178 color guard and the Lebanon Trail Navy National Defense Cadet Corps had the honor of presenting the..
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Past California district commander testifies before House Veterans Affairs Committee against veteran hunger
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Past California district commander testifies before House Veterans Affairs Committee against veteran hunger

San Diego, CA
On Monday, July 11, Us4Warriors CEO/Co-Founder Anthony "Tony" Stewart, past commander of The American Legion Department of California's District 22..
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Congratulations to Taylor Bell of Troop 2019, Murphysboro, Tenn., American Legion Tennessee Eagle Scout of the Year
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Congratulations to Taylor Bell of Troop 2019, Murphysboro, Tenn., American Legion Tennessee Eagle..

Clarksville, TN
The Rockvale High School student was named the American Legion Department of Tennessee 2022 Eagle Scout of the Year. Ernest..
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Post 38 honors Distinguished Honor Graduate at Basic Leader Course Class 07-22 NCO Academy, South Korea
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Post 38 honors Distinguished Honor Graduate at Basic Leader Course Class 07-22 NCO Academy,..

Seoul, South Korea
Steve Tharp, commander of American Legion Post 38, South Korea, on June 15 attended the graduation of Basic Leader Course..
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He Charged Alone: World War I Medal of Honor Recipient Private First Class Frank Gaffney
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He Charged Alone: World War I Medal of Honor Recipient Private First Class Frank..

The second-bravest man in the Army was how newspapers across the country characterized Private First Class Frank Gaffney in June..
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Honoring a World War II veteran
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Honoring a World War II veteran

BRISTOL, CT
On a Saturday afternoon in June, a longtime member of American Legion Post 2, while surrounded by his family, friends..
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TEXAS-5th District Officers Received Special Congressional Recognition
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TEXAS-5th District Officers Received Special Congressional Recognition

Dallas, TX
On June 12, 2022, American Legion-Department of Texas 5th District made history by recognizing and honoring the 3 Women District..
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A tribute to my friend, Wayne Nichols, WWII Navy hero
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A tribute to my friend, Wayne Nichols, WWII Navy hero

I want to tell you about my friend Wayne Nichols, a WWII hero. Wayne was just 17 when the..
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American Legion Post 90 uses booths to help recruit members
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American Legion Post 90 uses booths to help recruit members

Cape Coral, FL
The American Legion of SW Florida Post 90 Marketing Committee staffed booths at trade shows and festivals and recruited members..
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Department of Missouri bestows Distinguished Service Award
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Department of Missouri bestows Distinguished Service Award

Fenton (St. Louis), MO
First presented in 1921, The American Legion's Distinguished Service Award was a tribute to those who made the greatest contributions..
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He Was a Good Teammate
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He Was a Good Teammate

Starting at the upper left corner and then clockwise: Curt Brown (Army), John Olsen (Navy), Bob Crawford (Navy), John Goodwin..
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The right challenge at the right time
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The right challenge at the right time

Madison, WI
As soon as word got out about 100 Miles for Hope, members of Post 501 went into action. We decided..
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ANB (Alaska Native Brotherhood), ANS (Alaska Native Sisterhood) honor Sitka Code Talkers
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ANB (Alaska Native Brotherhood), ANS (Alaska Native Sisterhood) honor Sitka Code Talkers

Sitka, AK
Created on Tuesday, 28 June 2022. 23:19 By ARIADNE WILL Sentinel Staff Writer After a six-month wait due to COVID-19, a small ceremony..
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Finding That Moment with Heal Her Art
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Finding That Moment with Heal Her Art

Phoenix, AZ
by Beth Liechti Johnson (American Legion member) On the Saturday morning when I showed up at American Legion Post..
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Memories of Pearl Harbor and a final farewell

Lynchburg, VA
The United States of America recently memorialized the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The news was full..
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Tippah County Veterans Memorial Park
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Tippah County Veterans Memorial Park

A Six-Year-Old Dream Comes True It all began in 2015 when some members of Ripley, Miss., American Legion Post 81 started..
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Post 106 member and honor guard veteran publishes biography at 84
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Post 106 member and honor guard veteran publishes biography at 84

Trenton, GA
Christian Editing and Design is proud to announce that local Trenton, Ga., resident Gary Dean Bell, has published his first book..
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"What she means to me!" by Michael E. Barker
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"What she means to me!" by Michael E. Barker

Houston, TX
This song was submitted to me by a radio partner here at KSEV Radio 700 AM.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhOI1pt5c2w A tribute to..
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Books by Ashland, Pa., veteran
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Books by Ashland, Pa., veteran

Ashland, PA
Easy Riders, Orphans in the Barn, Redneck Dystopia books by David Xu on Barnes & Noble, etc. Army vet, 30 years
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WWII STORY

U.S. Military Commanders and Aircraft on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii, December 7, 1941

Williamstown, NJ
This is my first book published, and the book is available for purchase. You can email me and I will..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

Paying it forward

Wilmington , VT
It was 1974, and Walter White had an idea that he kept to himself; this idea came about when he..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

China: Coronavirus and the Loss of Freedoms

From the standpoint of a lad, Li Meixin, who the author met in 1979, we examine the coronaviruses SARS 2003,..
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Armed Forces Day Blood Drive 2022

Sellersburg, IN
On Armed Forces Day, Wilbur M. Ruby Post 204, Sellersburg, Ind., hosted a blood drive provided by the Red Cross..
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MEMORIAL DAY

Memorial Day Observance Ceremony, May 30, 2022

Sellersburg, IN
On May 30, 2022, Wilbur M. Ruby Post 204, Sellersburg, Ind., had a Memorial Day Observance Ceremony at Wilkerson Park..
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Bill Totten's luck
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Bill Totten's luck

Alexis, IL
Some call them everyday miracles. Some call it coincidence. Some view it as synchronicity – the simultaneous occurrence of seemingly..
1,671 views
Great balls of fire!
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Great balls of fire!

Fenton (St. Louis), MO
How do you get a group of military veterans of all different ages together and have them agree on a..
1,442 views
Incoming dean of UT-Austin's School of Law speaks at Texas Boys State
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Incoming dean of UT-Austin's School of Law speaks at Texas Boys State

San Antonio, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (June 16, 2022) – Robert “Bobby” Chesney, the incoming dean for the University of Texas’ School of..
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Richland American Legion Post 548 honor guard
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Richland American Legion Post 548 honor guard

Bakerstown, PA
Richland American Legion Post 548 is pictured on the steps of the Richland Township Community Park "Veterans Memorial." The picture was..
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Fred Brock Post 828 holds Joint Installations of Officers Ceremony
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Fred Brock Post 828 holds Joint Installations of Officers Ceremony

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (June 21, 2022) – Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828 Family held their Joint Installations of..
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Malta Bend American Legion Post 558 member awarded Quilt of Valor®
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Malta Bend American Legion Post 558 member awarded Quilt of Valor®

Malta Bend, MO
Rick Darling, a longtime member of Malta Bend Memorial Post 558, was awarded a Quilt of Valor® at Monday night’s..
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