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Navy Nurse: Memoir if a World War II Veteran
Summary provided by James Siragusa: From one of the few living World War II veterans comes this personal, inspiring, and remarkably..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Northeast Post 630 places flags on veterans' graves
Blue Ash, OH
On Saturday, Nov. 6, members of American Legion Northeast Post 630 placed almost 400 flags on the gravesites of veterans..
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LEGION RIDERS
Visit to Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington Cemetery
Arlington, VA
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is a memorial site, and the grave of three unknown American servicemembers. As part..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 178 recognized by Frisco ISD board of trustees
Frisco, TX
The Frisco Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized the contributions of American Legion Post 178 to the district at..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Post 911 community participates in veteran events
Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator Members of American Legion Ryan Winslow Post 911 in Hoover, Ala., will be..
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Post 38 commander awarded honorary membership by Korean Veterans Association
Seoul, South Korea
Steve Tharp, commander of Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 in South Korea, was awarded an honorary membership by..
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POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
Black history museum managed by veterans
McMinnville, TN
The Black History Museum of Warren County Tennessee opened it's doors in February, 2021 and the management and oversight of..
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Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 sponsors host reception to honor junior servicemembers
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – Fred Brock American Post 828, located on the city’s East Side, hosted its annual Junior Non-commissioned Officers..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Stars up
Long Beach, WA
Stars Up The sunny morning air of spring was filled with the scent from the volley of the last round as..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day honors
Park Forest, IL
For the past 27 years, the Park Forest American Legion color guard has honored our past commanders, officers and members..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Merry Christmas To All The Heroes
I wrote a song called "Merry Christmas To All The Heroes," to honor our brave soldiers at this special time..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Helping the children
Frankfort, IN
American Legion Post 12 in Frankfort, Ind., gave money for kids' candy at Halloween.
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Veterans Wednesday breakfast
Pulaski, TN
Every Wednesday morning there is one thing on a lot of our minds at American Legion Post 60 in Pulaski,..
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Veterans Day
Leonia, NJ
A ceremony for Veterans Day has been held at American Legion Post 1, Leonia, N.J., since 1920 when it was..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 178 founding member selected as Frisco’s 2021 Distinguished Veteran
Frisco, TX
Lee C. Myrben, founding and current member of American Legion Post 178, was honored as Frisco’s 2021 Distinguished Veteran by..
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WWII STORY
Four brothers from Lowell
Wethersfield, CT
Four Brothers From Lowell by James R. Turcotte "Four Brothers From Lowell" tells the harrowing true-life tale of the adventures of the..
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South Carolina sanctions Lady Fastpitch Softball
Spartanburg, SC
South Carolina held its inaugural Lady's Fastpitch Softball league this year as a pilot program of the Department of South..
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BUDDY CHECKS
Buddy Check Challenge
Spencer, MA
The Department of Massachusetts 4th District is laying down a challenge to all posts, for each member to reach out..
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BOYS STATE
RIP Molly Sue Levite Griffis
Norman, OK
While my mom of course did not attend Boys State, it was one of the highlights of her life attending..
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WOMEN VETERANS
New WWII Historical Fiction Book Honors Army Nurse Corps Service
Chicago, IL
Inspired by the author’s grandmothers’ service, Saving the Front follows an Army Nurse Corps unit as they serve on the..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Student veterans honor 100-year-old veteran
Blue Ash, OH
The student veterans of the University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash campus wished Army veteran Dennis Schone a happy birthday in a..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
American Legion Riders helping veterans
On Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, a group of 18 American Legion Riders from Post 626 in Birdsboro descended upon the..
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Eagle Scout/SAL member earns several veteran-sponsored scholarships
St. Louis, MO
In the finest traditions of The American Legion and our founding members' beliefs, our commitment to children and youth has..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
A song for veterans - "Liberty"
Bourbonnais, IL
My husband, Tim Rehmer, is a veteran who sings and plays guitar. I am a musician and songwriter, and I..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Basic training x2
I went through Army basic twice, first in 1970 at Fort Leonard Wood, then in 1988 at Fort McClellan. I..
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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL
Agent Orange awareness
West Windsor, NJ
On Aug. 10, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund in Washington, D.C., illuminated the entire Vietnam Veterans Memorial with orange candlelight..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
I Want My Daddy
How Legion posts support military families when daddies are deployed.
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A Boomer's Tale or I Ain't Dead Yet
This is the story of a baby boomer, me. My book, "A Boomer's Tale" is a fun and sometime serious..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
American Legion Post 27 (Ga.) honors Richmond Hill 2021 Firefighter of the Year
Richmond Hill , GA
By H. Jamar American Legion JE Lanier Post 27 recently honored Richmond Hill Fire Department 2021 Firefighter of the Year Parker..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Helping veterans who wish to continue serving their communities after serving their country
Coolidge, AZ
After separating from Army active duty in 1988, I took a four-year hiatus before joining the Army Reserve. One weekend..
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