Malta Bend Memorial Post 558’s last charter member passes away
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Malta Bend Memorial Post 558’s last charter member passes away

Malta Bend, MO
Harrell Boedeker, Post 558’s last charter member, passed away on Aug. 1, 2022. Boedeker was a member for 69 years,..
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Walking toward the goal
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Walking toward the goal

Cambridge, MA
A goal is a guidepost we ought to reach by a designated time, or within a certain timeframe. I have..
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Combat To College
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Combat To College

Combat to College is the guide for student veterans who want to win the college battle. Utilize the unique skills..
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Warrior Expeditions and American Legion Post 106
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Warrior Expeditions and American Legion Post 106

LaPush, WA
Over the past several months a lot of people have coordinated the welcome of five veterans who got on bicycles..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Ever Faithful to the Call

Here is a new resource for American Legion planners of services, ceremonies and observances for Veterans Day 2022 to consider:..
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Fair winds and following seas
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Fair winds and following seas

Captain Paul X. Rinn, USN (ret.), was the first commanding officer of the third-generation USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) and..
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American Legion post donates to local school
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American Legion post donates to local school

Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – American Legion Post 291 donated $1,300 to Orchard Knob Elementary School to help them stock their..
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Season challenging, successful for Post 911 JV baseball team
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Season challenging, successful for Post 911 JV baseball team

Vestavia, AL
From almost not having a team and an opening-game rainout to winning a state championship, the 2022 season will be..
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Vietnam Beyond
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Vietnam Beyond

“Vietnam Beyond” is not only a photographic accounting of a soldier’s time while serving in a front-line unit in the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

"Respect" and "Forgotten"

I am sick and tired of some people not respecting our flag, ignoring and/or murdering our national anthem and ignoring..
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Our Land
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Our Land

I have written a patriotic poem entitled "Our Land." I tried to capture the sacrifice of our American servicemen and..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Legacy

John Howard Strain was a member of the 5th Marine Regiment during the first world war. He lost his..
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Go solar in posts
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Go solar in posts

Key West, FL
I am an active member with Post 28 in Key West, Fla., and have been working on this project in..
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Donald L. Thompson Post 655 celebrates with new citizens
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Donald L. Thompson Post 655 celebrates with new citizens

Haltom City, TX
On Saturday, July 30, American Legion Post 655 of Haltom City, Texas, celebrated the new citizenship of Penphan Souvannachak. The..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

The Poncho

I have watched the newsreels of our soldiers in combat and marveled at the new equipment that they carry: Kevlar..
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Legion Riders take top honor again
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Legion Riders take top honor again

Beverly Hills, FL
the American Legion Post 237 group is "Riders Chapter of the Year" for the fifth year in a row, outpacing..
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Post 38 honors Distinguished Honor Graduate at Basic Leader Course, NCO Academy, South Korea
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Post 38 honors Distinguished Honor Graduate at Basic Leader Course, NCO Academy, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea
William L. Scafe, first vice commander of American Legion Post 38, South Korea, on Aug, 1 attended the graduation of..
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SL-1 Memorial
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SL-1 Memorial

Arco, ID
Someone once said you die twice. Once when you stop breathing, and the other when your name is spoken for..
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Legionnaire making a difference through prosthetic devices
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Legionnaire making a difference through prosthetic devices

Robert R. Barron has lectured on disguises and custom prosthetics at CIA Headquarters, the National Reconnaissance Office, and other government..
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Remember Me
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Remember Me

I am a published author and poet. A couple of years ago I was asked by a Massachusetts's veteran's..
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Gen. Joseph Warren "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell
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Gen. Joseph Warren "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell

Ocean Springs, MS
Gen. Joseph Warren "Vinegar Joe" Stilwell was a U.S. Army general who served in the China Burma India theater during..
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Chosin breakout, cont.
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Chosin breakout, cont.

Sioux City, IA
See also http://www.legiontown.org/korean-war-story/8781/chosin-breakout. This is a story about Army Cpl. Nile Marsh. a survivor from Task Force Faith who made it..
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Three 2022 Virginia Boys State graduates honored
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Three 2022 Virginia Boys State graduates honored

Virginia Beach, VA
American Legion Post 110 of Virginia Beach, Va., presented certificates and medals to three Catholic High School students who completed..
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American Legion Post 110 Boys State coordinator honored
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American Legion Post 110 Boys State coordinator honored

Virginia Beach, VA
Wendell E. Parker, American Legion Post 110's Boys State coordinator, was honored with Virginia Senate Resolution No. 30 on July..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES

Scott County Post 24's first commander

Georgetown, KY
On his birthday, July 11,1918, he was leading an attack across a wheat field at Sossions, France, when a German..
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The Vietnam Vet
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The Vietnam Vet

Today a hero is born, And tomorrow he will be sworn. Only to endure his nation's scorn. Yet he will move on..
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Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 installs officers for 2023
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Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 installs officers for 2023

Malta Bend, MO
Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 held their officer installation at the regular business meeting July 18. 7th District Commander..
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American Legion Youth Corps
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American Legion Youth Corps

Estancia, NM
Albert Lovato, Department of New Mexico District 3 adjutant and SAL commander of Post 22 In early April 2022, I..
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’66 Dodge Dart reveals Battle of the Bulge mystery. Who were these American GIs?
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’66 Dodge Dart reveals Battle of the Bulge mystery. Who were these American GIs?..

Saint Louis, MO
In 2015 I sold my 1966 Dodge Dart to Francois Jacques “Frank” Groff in Luxembourg. During WWII, Frank’s mother’s family..
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Follow-up to "He was a good friend"
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Follow-up to "He was a good friend"

Lexington, KY
My recent article in the July issue of The American Legion Magazine (http://www.legiontown.org/korean-war-story/8819/my-good-friend-bob) had a very pleasant and surprising result...
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