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Dallas youth recognized as Department of Texas' Eagle Scout of the Year
Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (July 12, 2025) – Oliver Burke of Dallas, the Department of Texas and American Legion National Eagle..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation director attends Department of Texas annual convention
Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (July 12, 2025) – National Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation Director Cole Lyle, a member of Johnson-Wiggens American..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
National commander attends Department of Texas convention, visits Kerrville
Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (July 12, 2025) – American Legion National Commander James A. LaCoursiere Jr. visited with Legionnaires during the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Medal of Honor recipient speaks at Department of Texas convention
Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (July 11, 2025) – Medal of Honor recipient Ret. Col. Donald “Doc” Ballard, Army National Guard, delivered..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Universal City firefighter named Department of Texas Firefighter of the Year
Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (July 11, 2025) – Zachary Moore of the Universal City Fire Department was named Firefighter of the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
American Legion Department of Texas elects new commander
Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (July 13, 2025) – U.S. Marine Corps veteran Rich Huntley of S. Mike Lacy American Legion Post..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Local blood drive
Alvarado, TX
Today, American Legion Truitt Bishop Post 426 (Alvarado, Texas) hosted a blood drive with Carter BloodCare. It was a successful..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
2025 American Legion Riders Ring Of Honor
Sanger, TX
Ten American Legion Riders from all over the country were bestowed the ALROH award this year. ALROH is the American Legion..
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BE THE ONE
Veteran spiritual renewal
San Jose, CA
We all took the Oath. There is more to us than what is mere flesh and blood. There is..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Permission to Walk in Peace
"Permission to Walk in Peace" is a profound anthology crafted by combat veterans, offering a unique blend of poetry, essays..
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LEGION RIDERS
What really matters
Prescott, AZ
Thirteen members of the American Legion Riders (ALR) of Ernest A. Love Post 6 recently showed us what matters with..
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OTHER
Strength, healing and honor: GI Joan Project and American Legion unite for women veterans
Belton, TX
The GI Joan Project and American Legion Walton H. Walker Post 55 in Belton, Texas, have joined forces to support..
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WHY I CHOSE THE MARINES
'The day I decided I would someday be a Marine'
Kewaskum, WI
In spring of 1964, when I was a senior in Campbellsport High School, four recruiters came to talk to us..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
'Travel and seeing the world'
Baxter, TN
In October of my senior year in high school, me and three other friends were in the library during a..
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WHY I CHOSE THE MARINES
Seven sons in the Marines
York, PA
Michael Brady of McSherrystown, Pa., was a Navy veteran of World War II. But seven of his 12 children with..
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WHY I CHOSE THE MARINES
A deep respect for the Marine Corps
Fort Worth, TX
Prior to the start of World War II, my father joined the 192nd Tank Battalion in Maywood, Ill. The unit..
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WHY I CHOSE THE NAVY
Shipmates and sea stories
West Hartford, CT
There were several reasons I joined the Navy. My grandfather served briefly as a sailor in World War I. Some..
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WHY I CHOSE THE MARINES
'Ready for anything'
Ewa Beach, HI
I knew about military service from my parents, but I didn’t have an idea of what it was to be..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Bayou Liberty Post 374 places flags on Memorial Day 2025
Slidell, LA
On May 24, 2025, members of Bayou Liberty Post 374, District 6 of Department of Louisiana, placed American flags at..
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'The Army called first'
Papillion, NE
I always wanted to be in the military, even from a young age. When it was time to get serious..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
A century of valor: honoring World War II hero Ralph Conte
Six Mile, SC
In a world where time often dulls memory, one remarkable afternoon in Six Mile, S.C., reminded us that true heroism..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates Independence Day
Peoria, AZ
On July 4, John J. Morris Post 62, (Peoria, Ariz.) celebrated the 249th Independence Day. Following the flag-raising everyone went..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes new Legion Riders Director Bobby Gallo
Peoria, AZ
On July 1, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Riders welcomed in their new director, Bobby Gallo, at..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Meineke Car Care with Americanism award
Peoria, AZ
On July 2, John J. Morris Post 62 honored Meineke Car Care with its Americanism award as Peoria business of..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Robert Mimms as July veteran of the month
Peoria, AZ
On July 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Robert Mimms as the July veteran of the month...
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 honored to receive Bieri Cooperation Award
Peoria, AZ
In June at the Arizona convention, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria) had the honor of receiving the Bieri award..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates Army's 250th birthday
Peoria, AZ
In June, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) held a celebration for the Army's 250th birthday. The Auxiliary had..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes China Post 1
Peoria, AZ
In the second week of June, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) welcomed China Post 1. In support, their..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates life of board member Brian Evans
Peoria, AZ
On June 8, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) held a celebration of life for Brian Evans. He was..
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HONOR GUARD
Olathe American Legion Post 153 Honor Guard
Olathe, KS
American Legion Post 153 in Olathe, Kan., has one of the finest honor guards around. They serve military honors..
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