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James Breniser, Navy veteran, achieves 75 years as an American Legion member
Fountain Hills, AZ
He is a lifelong Middlebury, Ind., resident and part-time Fountain Hills, Ariz., resident, a Navy veteran and American Legion member..
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MY HERO, OUR STORY
A hero's feet
Ocean Springs, MS
Veteran Patrick Hymel wrote the below poem to his son, Dr. Rene Hymel, as he began his medical..
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Fountain Hills American Legion Post 58 honors Vietnam veterans
Fountain Hills, AZ
Welcome Home Vietnam War Veterans American Legion Post 58 honored Vietnam War veterans with a ceremony at noon on Sunday, March..
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WOMEN VETERANS
The other Women in Vietnam - The Proud Enlisted
Hebron, MD
In 1965 W.A.C.s (Women Army Corps) were assigned to Saigon, Vietnam. From 1966 to 1973 about a thousand women were..
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100 MILES
100 Miles For Hope is a lifesaver
Montpelier, OH
At the start of last year’s 100 Miles challenge, I weighed 270 lbs. and my blood pressure wasn’t under control...
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100 MILES
100 Miles For Hope update
Havelock, NC
Partially rained out the first day; on Day 3 we have completed 6 miles walking.
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Detachment of Ohio Gets License Plate
Columbus, OH
On Saturday, March 13, 2021, Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Registrar Charles L. Norman attended the Detachment of Ohio..
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BOYS STATE
American Legion Post 178 selects 2021 Texas Boys State delegates
Frisco, TX
Texas Boys State delegate interviews were recently completed over a three-week period by an eight-member veteran committee. Larry Wilhelm, the..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Texas State Veterans Home enjoys holiday cheer from Post 178
Frisco, TX
Every year since its charter in 2014, Post 178 has gathered and delivered Christmas gifts to the veterans at the..
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100 MILES
Second 100 Miles For Hope
Esbon, KS
Started yesterday and have got my 30 minutes in. Though I do not do phone apps, will try to continue to..
1,359 views
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Post 373 honors Pennsylvania's 89 POW/MIAs
Greencastle, PA
On March 29, 2021, American Legion Post 373 - a National Vietnam War Veterans Commemorative Partner - honored Pennsylvania's still-unaccounted-for..
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100 MILES
Legionnaire and his tiny human - 100 Miles For Hope begins in San Diego
San Diego, CA
In San Diego, my daughter and I began this journey at the widely popular Cowles Mountain trail. The 1,593-foot summit..
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American Legion Post 178 awards honorary lifetime membership
Frisco, TX
Post 178 recently awarded an honorary life membership to Frisco resident Burnett L. Sutter, an US Army World War II..
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Frisco, TX
Vietnam veterans of American Legion Post 178 attended the National Vietnam War Veterans Day “Welcome Home” Commemorative on March 29,..
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Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony
Camp Casey, Dongducheon, South Korea
During the Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony conducted at Camp Casey Plaza, Korea, on March 25, 2021, Legionnaires of Lewis..
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WOMEN VETERANS
Phyllis Gallant - Auburn Mass - Turns 100 years old
Auburn, MA
WW2 US Navy Veteran Phyllis Gallant Turned 100 years old on March 8, 2021. Member of the Worcester All Women's..
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New book reveals what really happened in the D.C. Capitol riots, from a female..
Washington, DC
Most busy mothers juggle days, when raising families, by cooking meals for their families, long walks with their family pet,..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Body in shape
Russell, KS
Many years ago, while still in the Army Reserve and Kansas Highway Patrol, I did my best to keep in..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Joseph A. Penich, 50-year member
Joseph was born in Pennsylvania, joined the Marine Corps in 1960 until he was honorably discharged in 1964. He was..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Gladstone (Mich.) August Mattson Sons of The American Legion honors continuous membership
Gladstone, MI
Two members of Gladstone's August Mattson Squadron 71 of the Sons of The American Legion were recently honored for 40..
1,708 views
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Walter Fraser Post 108 honoring Vietnam veterans
Oxford , MI
The post chaplain will be offering a prayer. The post vice commander prepared a presentation. Stories from Vietnam veterans to..
1,435 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Hospice of Havasu honored by Riders
The American Legion Post 81 Riders presented a special recognition to Hospice of Havasu for its participation in the nationally recognized We..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Jefferson Barracks POW-MIA Museum presents inaugural youth award
St. Louis, MO
“People who end up as ‘first’ don’t actually set out to be first. They set out to do something they..
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VOLUNTEERING
Cherokee County Homeless Veteran Program provides over 5,000 lbs. of meat, dairy, produce and..
Canton, GA
Today it is estimated that 37 million Americans go hungry each and every day. There are distinct differences between how..
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MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Basic training, Fort Gordon, Ga., 1976, A 1-1 1st platoon
A crazy memory I have from basic training was a day on the rifle range. While zeroing our M-16s I..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Furniture program for previously homeless vets
Sacramento, CA
ABC Channel 10 News aired a 90-second prime-time special on Thursday, March 18, at 6 p.m. highlighting Frank Squire,..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
Post 178 Oratorical Contest winner recognized by Frisco City Council
Frisco, TX
Harbani Kohli, a junior at Reedy High School, was presented a Certificate of Recognition by City of Frisco Mayor Jeff..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
Frisco City Council proclaims March 29 Vietnam War Veterans Day
Frisco, TX
American Legion Post 178 veterans received a standing ovation at the March 16, 2021, Frisco City Council meeting as Mayor..
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Lordy, Lordy, look what's turning 50
McAlester, OK
1971-2021: our 50th anniversary. We wanted to share with all of our buddies that we are still alive and together,..
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Post 58 participates in WWII veteran recognition ceremony
Fountain Hills, AZ
On March 14, 2021, Fountain Hills American Legion Post 58 honored seven of our 14 WWII veterans and will honor..
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