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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
War and Love From Korea: A True Love Story
Ponce
Puerto Rican soldiers distinguished themselves for their valor during combat in the Korean War. PFC Segundo “Kun” Garcia-Ruiz is..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
A 98th birthday surprise
Smithfield, RI
Louis Dolce, a member of Balfour-Cole Post 64, Smithfield, R.I., recently celebrated his 98th birthday. Living in the Rhode Island..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day, Smithfield, R.I.
Smithfield, RI
Hosted by Balfour-Cole Post 64, a Memorial Day commemoration took place at Smithfield's Veterans Memorial. We were joined by honor..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Three generations of SAL members
Barre, VT
The picture attached shows three genereations of SAL members from Barre, Vt., Squadron 10. It was taken at our annual..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Memorial Day 21-gun salute services
Allenton, WI
Fohl-Martin American Legion Post 483 from Allenton, Wis., held its annual 21-gun salute services at eight cemeteries this Memorial Day..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Post 21 Memorial Day program wows local community
The Colony, TX
Every year Holley-Riddle Post 21 holds a Memorial Day ceremony. This year, Commander Mary Garcia felt the need to..
1,364 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Mashala
The unsteady withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan and subsequent fall of Kabul in late 2021 riveted the world. As..
1,216 views
MEMORIAL DAY
American Legion Post 44, Marquette, Mich.
Marquette, MI
It is truly a privilege to perform the national anthem during our local ceremonies and to serve with the amazing..
1,862 views
OTHER
Edmonds, Wash., American Legion Post 66 hosts Sounds of Jazz Walk
Edmonds, WA
The sound of music filled the Frank Freese American Legion Post 66 Hall in Edmonds, Wash., on Saturday, May 21...
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day
Dekalb, IL
DeKalb, Ill., Post 66 participated in the honoring of those who gave their lives for our freedom. A beautiful tribute..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Reflections of a taps bugler on Memorial Day
Jacksonville, FL
Some introspective thoughts as I go about my taps bugler duties on Memorial Day: When a bugler’s mind is guided by..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Sons sponsor Memorial Day in Poland, Ohio
Poland, OH
POLAND — Except for the ball cap he wore, it was difficult to tell that Leo Gratz had served his..
1,275 views
MEMORIAL DAY
Welcome Home Heroes Weekend
Navarre, FL
Kudos going out to my Navarre, Fla., American Legion Post 382 for a terrific Memorial Day weekend! In late April..
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100 MILES
Another perfect finish
Pensacola, FL
I had major back surgery (L4/L5 PLIF, cage up to L3) in late February and wasn't sure if I could..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Born into the U.S. Marine Corps
LaGrange, IL
My father, Glenn Phillip McAtee, served in France and Belgium during WWI, 1917-1919, including service at the Battle of Belleau..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Norwalk Post 359 sharing Memorial Ceremony with Norwalk City Hall
Norwalk, CA
Norwalk Post 359 will post colors, along with Southeast Academy of Norwalk, Calif. I, Post Commander Melissa Romo Braicov, will..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
My Korean War story - Hugh T. (Tom) Webster
Chino, CA
My Korean War Story My name is Hugh T. Webster, Airman First Class, USAF 1950-1954. I had just graduated from high..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
My Korean War story
Huntersville, NC
I joined the Air Force at 17 on 1 March 1950, completed basic training at Lackland and subsequently trained as..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Banner Yet Waves
“The Banner Yet Waves” is a song I composed for Memorial Day to honor and pay tribute to fallen soldiers. The..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Carbon Post 17 (Red Lodge, Mont.) Memorial Day
Red Lodge, MT
This year, as in the past, we start Memorial Day with breakfast at 0700 at a Red Lodge restaurant or,..
1,282 views
HONOR GUARD
Small Wisconsin post, large honor
LOMIRA, WI
Bintzler-Waehler American Legion Post 347 of Lomira, Wis., every Memorial Day pays homage to local veterans who have passed by..
1,256 views
MY HERO, OUR STORY
Honor the fallen - duty, honor, respect
Jacksonville, FL
Some humble thoughts as we kick off this 2022 Memorial Day weekend .... Duty, Honor, Respect - so much more..
1,514 views
MEMORIAL DAY
Post 18 (W.Va.) Field of Flags
Cameron, WV
Every year the Cameron, W.Va., Legion post presents the Field of Flags, and volunteers along with Legionnaires commit to placing..
1,421 views
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Memorial Day wreath laying, Wesson, Miss.
Wesson, MS
American Legion Drane-Prine Post 79, Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 79 and Auxiliary Unit 79 partnered with the..
1,332 views
BOYS STATE
Fred Brock Post 828 awards JROTC cadets, sponsors 27 for Texas Boys & Girls..
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 26, 2022) – The American Legion is a strong supporter of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps..
1,637 views
MEMORIAL DAY
Honoring those lost from Bristol and surrounding area from Vietnam War
BRISTOL, CT
Post 2 set up a display at the Bristol Public Library in Bristol, Conn. It contained items left at the..
1,257 views
OTHER
Veteran, post commander, and now national gold medalist
The Colony, TX
On May 14, 2022, Mary Garcia, commander of Holley-Riddle Post 21 in The Colony, TX, became a national champion. ..
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WOMEN VETERANS
A Soldier's Story of Being Unarmed, Trapped on a U.S. Army Bus in Bangkok..
Albion, PA
My name is Christine Lorraine Morgan and I am a U.S. army vet who was stationed in Bangkok, Thailand during the..
2,476 views
MEMORIAL DAY
Cedarburg (Wis.) American Legion Post 288 Memorial Day parade and remembrance ceremony
Cedarburg, WI
Our post starts planning for Memorial Day in January every year. Our third vice commander heads up this group of..
1,463 views
POST TREASURES
Eagle Scout joins forces with American Legion to provide needed service to community of..
Albioin, PA
Most people know that there's a proper way to dispose of an American flag, but what some are not aware..
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