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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OTHER

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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Courville is 2020 Department of Louisiana Firefighter of the Year
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Courville is 2020 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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Puyallup (Wash.) Post 67 commemorates fallen on Memorial Day 2021
MEMORIAL DAY

Puyallup (Wash.) Post 67 commemorates fallen on Memorial Day 2021

Puyallup, WA
For the past several years members of R. Vernon Hill Memorial Post 67, assisting our BSA Troop 598, have placed..
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