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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
The Korea wartime story of Paul Reilly
Madison, WI
The Korean conflict started when I was in high school. Seven of my best friends joined the Air Force. Upon..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Memorial dedication of Bethel Honor Roll Monument
Locke's Mills, ME
Maine history was made as well as preserved in the mountain village of Bethel on Memorial Day 2022. Members of..
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LEGION RIDERS
PA Legion Riders celebrate 101-year-old WWII veteran Sam Worley
Chambersburg, PA
In mid-June, 11 different Pennsylvania ALR chapters came together to celebrate the 101st birthday of local Chambersburg Post 46 member..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
For My Guys in 1-C
For My Guys in 1-C I want to take you away. I want to make it all okay. I want your eyes..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
My brother’s Korean War story
Worthington, OH
My only brother, William R. Gaeuman, was a year and a half older than me. While still in high school,..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Military working dogs/first responder dogs
Cumming, GA
A statue monument with plaque recognizing canines that have served in the U.S. armed services and with first responders was..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Award of Honorary Life Membership member of Springfield Post 176
Springfield, VA
Award of an Honorary Life Membership to a member of Springfield Post 176 requires a Legionnaire of proven leadership ability..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Remembering
Smithfield, RI
On Monday, July 18, members of Balfour-Cole Post 64, Smithfield, R.I., paused to honor and remember Alexander M. Balfour, one..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Korea, 1966-1969
Norman, OK
I enlisted in 1967. After receiving my Military Occupational Skill (MOS) I was sent to Korea, a tactical unit. I..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
St. Paul Rodeo supports VCF, American Legion programs
St. Paul, OR
The dust has finally settled from an exciting and record-setting 86th St. Paul Rodeo, which concluded on Monday, July 4. Sanctioned..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
American Legion Muhlenberg Post 199 installs new officers
Woodstock VA — Another historic milestone was made this past Tuesday night, when the post held their officer installation..
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OTHER
Post rallies from crossroads
Cumming, GA
In February 2019, Cumming, Ga., Post 307 was at a crossroads for survival. With 275 paid members, the post found..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
He survived the Chosin Reservoir
Spanish Fork, UT
Sgt. Nevada "Jim" Williams landed at Inchon, South Korea, with 2,500 soldiers of the U.S. Army's 7th Infantry Division, 31st..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
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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VOLUNTEERING
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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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
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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OTHER
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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WOMEN VETERANS
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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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
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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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
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..
1,468 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
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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100 MILES
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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WWII STORY
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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WOMEN VETERANS
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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WWII STORY
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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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
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..
1,610 views
HONOR GUARD
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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