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Why Gold Star Fathers Day matters
During the 2016 presidential election, Khizr Khan brought Gold Star Fathers to the forefront as he eloquently spoke at the..
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Lake Hopatcong (N.J.) post clearing the ashes to begin rebuilding
Jefferson Township, NJ
JEFFERSON TWP NJ — American Legion Post 245 served for decades as a community meeting place before a devastating fire..
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BE THE ONE
Purcellville: Shelbourne Post 293 remembers
Purcellville , VA
Shelbourne Parish Post 293 in Purcellville, Va., remembered our POW/MIAs on National POW/MIA Remembrance Day on Sept. 16. Post Commander..
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BE THE ONE
Outstanding community response to call for assistance
Leland, NC
On Sept. 9, 2022, John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 of Leland co-sponsored a Red Cross blood drive with..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
NE Post 630 assists with Blue Ash Fire’s annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Blue Ash, OH
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2022, members of Northeast Post 630 participated in the 3rd Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Plano post - changing the course of history
Dallas, TX
It was hard for the new commander of John Low-Joe Smartt Post 53 to talk or write about himself, but..
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9/11 memorial ceremony
Melbourne, FL
We held a remembrance ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. at our J.W. Mather Jr. American Legion Post 163, Melbourne,..
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AMATEUR RADIO
Clarksville American Legion Post 289 to host Scouting Jamboree on the Air
Clarksville, TN
Clarksville: Jamboree-on-the-Air, or JOTA, is the largest Scouting event in the world. It is held annually on the third full..
1,718 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Blue Star Mother
Tomah, WI
Norma Rawhouser, living a few miles from Fort McCoy, Wis., provided four sons and one daughter to fight in World..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Inside Manzano: The life of A Nuclear Special Weapons Storage Site
In 1946 the U.S. DoD built a nuclear special weapons storage site in the Manzano Mountains of Albuquerque,..
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American Legion Post 248 joins Chamber of Commerce
Blue Ridge, GA
American Legion Post 248 in Blue Ridge, Ga., led by Commander Richard Crosley, recently joined the Fannin County Chamber of..
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The American Legion, Neal Thomas Jr.-Centennial Post 209 in Colorado Springs Walks to Honor/Remember..
Colorado Springs, CO
On Sunday, September 11, 2022, a few members of American Legion, Neal Thomas Jr.-Centennial Post 209 in Colorado Springs, CO..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
My service to my country
Van Meter, IA
In 1970 I was proud to wear the uniform of my country. In 1970 I was told by my commander..
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BUDDY CHECKS
Post 248 conducts Buddy Checks
Blue Ridge, GA
On Aug. 31, 2022, American Legion Post 248 in Blue Ridge, Ga., conducted Buddy Checks for their members. Senior Vice..
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SUPPORT FOR POST-9/11 VETERANS
American Legion Post 91, Beebe, Arkansas conducts 9-11 remembrance ceremony
Beebe, AR
On Sunday, September 11, 2022, Post 91 held our first 9-11 remembrance ceremony. Determined to ensure our citizens never..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
First Annual Hog Roast/Corn Boil
We lucked out with a perfect weather day in August 2022. A crowd of 450+ gathered for our first..
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Another great blood drive at Malta Bend
Malta Bend, MO
American Legion Post 558, in conjunction with Malta Bend School and the Community Blood Center of Kansas City, Mo., held..
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HONOR GUARD
9/11 memorial service
Coraopolis, PA
Members of American Legion Post 924, Legion Riders Chapter 924, VFW Post 402, VFW Post 402 Auxiliary, Coraopolis Fire Department..
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OTHER
A Sept. 11 remembrance like no other in Goose Creek, S.C.
Goose Creek, SC
On Sunday, 9/11, American Legion Post 166 held our annual remembrance of those persons lost during the terrorist attacks that..
1,302 views
OTHER
Squadrons and posts unite for first responders
Lewisville, TX
What happens when different American Legion posts and squadrons get together in one city park? Something AMAZING! On Saturday, Sept...
1,408 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Four brothers serve at same time during Korean police action
Macomb, IL
The four Froweins, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Frowein, all served during the Korean police action. C.L., 27, LT. U.S...
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Sept. 11, 2001
Wetumpka, AL
On this day 21 years ago, I dropped my daughters off at school and learned that a passenger jet had..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Vietnam Resurrected
Poem
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BE THE ONE
National commander's call to action
Alexandria Bay, NY
I was struck by the fact that I wasn't sure where to start with our national commander's call to action...
1,290 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
My photo of flag being raised at Ground Zero
NYC, NY
My angle of the famous flag-raising at Ground Zero.
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VOLUNTEERING
American Legion Allen "Pop" Reeves Post 123 sponsors first feeding program for "Children’s Better..
Angeles City, Philippines
American Legion Allen "Pop" Reeves Post 123 sponsored their first feeding program for the "Children’s Better Life Feeding Program" of..
1,347 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Dedication of flags to new East Moline Learning Center
East Moline , IL
The East Moline Post 227 honor guard and Auxiliary Unit 227 presented flags to the new East Moline Learning Center..
1,492 views
WWII STORY
World War II Battle of the Bulge POW
Clinton, MA
My uncle, Arthur J. Mayou, who served with the 106th Division, was captured on December 18th during the Battle of..
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OTHER
9/11 - flip of the coin
Cheshire, CT
My daughter Erica graduated from Avon (Conn.) High School in 1995. A fellow graduate and friend of my daughter, Amy..
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GI BILL
From E-4 to Ph.D.
Carrollton , TX
I enlisted in the military in December 1972. I was a jock in high school and graduated in the bottom..
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