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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS

Legionnaires helping Legionnaires in the 20th District, Department of Texas

San Antonio, TX

SAN ANTONIO – (May 1, 2022) – Members of the military volunteer for service, and once that service is complete,..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Post 506 celebrates 75th anniversary

Crowley, LA

At a ceremony conducted at Crowley City Hall on April 28, 2022, Doris “Dorie” Miller Post 506 of The American..

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WWII STORY

This is the story of young love: a girl named Eva and a boy..

Johnston, RI

At 18 years old, Anthony "Tony" DiNitto joined the U.S. Navy in 1943, leaving behind his sweetheart Eva Giarruso. Tony..

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100 MILES

100 Miles for Hope 2022

Havelock, NC

Today, Apr. 29, Ned and Judy from NC Post and Auxiliary Unit 24 completed this year's 100-mile walk.

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

75-Year Membership Certificates

Lewistown, MT

On March 24, 2022, officers of American Legion Post 16 in Lewistown, Mont. presented two 75-Year Membership Certificates to 94-year-old..

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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

SAL Detachment of New Jersey runs "Cookies for our Vets" program

Belleville, NJ

Sweet dreams are made of this … The Sons of The American Legion (SAL) Detachment of New Jersey Children &..

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OTHER

Iwo Jima survivor meets grandson of Woody Williams at Iwo Jima Monument in Connecticut..

Bristol, CT

On April 23, 2022, the Connecticut Gold Star Family Memorial Monument was dedicated in Berlin. The day before the..

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100 MILES

A challenging New Year’s resolution

Cambridge, MA

In recent years, I had stopped making New Year’s resolutions because I never followed through with them. In fact, I..

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AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL

The relationship of Memorial Day and our flag to those who served

Overton , NE

I see her everywhere and she sees me. Every time we meet I still want to instinctively bring my hand..

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LEGION RIDERS

Posts 178 and 321 ALRs ride to honor Medal of Honor recipients

Frisco, TX

The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Shoemaker post burns U.S. flags with honor

The Shoemaker post becomes second in nation to construct memorial site for the interment of retired flag ashes, after Alabama..

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OTHER

Post 178 Legionnaires register new voters at Memorial High School

Frisco, TX

Recently, two Post 178 members visited the Memorial High School campus to register young voters. David Break (U.S. Army retired)..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

"Laid to Rest?"

LAID TO REST? Michael P. Mallardi Author, long-standing and dear parishioner. Once brilliant on a field of blue, Stars wane that once shone true. Eroded..

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OTHER

Members of Post 2 presented awards on April 18

Bristol, CT

Six members of Post 2 were presented awards on April 18 by the City of Bristol along with the..

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ORATORICAL CONTEST

2022 Oratorical state first runner-up shares experiences with Post 178 members

Frisco, TX

Emma Ko, a home-schooled senior, graciously shared her 2022 Oratorical contest experiences with members at their April membership meeting. Ko..

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VOLUNTEERING

American Legion Earth Day

North Bend, OR

American Legion Post 34, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 34, Coos Bay Elks 1160, Voiture 316 of the 40/8, and the..

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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA

Veteran organizations combine to help Kentucky tornado victims

Canton, GA

Just days after the horrific tornadoes struck across Kentucky, the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program (CCHVP), which is part of..

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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA

Mayfield (Pa.) American Legion Post 610 presents new AED to Mayfield Borough Police Department

Mayfield, PA

Monday, Feb. 7, 2022 Members of American Legion Post 610, Mayfield, present a Physio-Control LifePak automated external defibrillator (AED) to the..

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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA

Post 178 Legionnaires register new voters at Memorial High School

Frisco, TX

Recently, two Post 178 members visited the Memorial High School campus to register young voters. David Break (U.S. Army retired)..

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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Typical Air America work

Adventure, intrigue, danger, sacrifice and patriotism - words that fit Air America well, the U.S. government-owned Air America during the..

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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

American Legion Dorie Miller Post 506 of Crowley, La., to be honored by mayor..

Crowley, LA

Crowley American Legion Post 506 Turns 75 Contact information: American Legion Miller Post 506 P.O. Box 221 628 West 3rd Street Crowley, LA 70526 Carolyn DeVeaux,..

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ORATORICAL CONTEST