USS Jason AR8 fired upon by communist forces
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USS Jason AR8 fired upon by communist forces

My father, Homer Ray Anderson, entered the U.S. Navy in May 1952. After boot camp, he was assigned to USS..
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Jaime Corona MIA
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Jaime Corona MIA

Houston, TX
PFC Jaime Corona, US Army, 24th Infantry, was captured by NKA and reported missing in 1950. The last report by..
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Peacetime veteran
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Peacetime veteran

Baton Rouge, LA
I spent 14 months in the Uijongbu area during Desert Storm and spent some time on the DMZ, and I'm..
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Peter J. Courcy Post 178 honors lifetime member
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Peter J. Courcy Post 178 honors lifetime member

Frisco, TX
A Celebration of Life service was recently held for Col. Bernard L. Talley Jr. (USAF, retired) who was a Post..
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Men of faith honored for sacrifice by CSM Gary W. Crisp American Legion Post 289
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Men of faith honored for sacrifice by CSM Gary W. Crisp American Legion Post..

Clarksville, TN
(Clarksville, Tenn., 6 Feb 2022) CSM Gary W. Crisp American Legion Post 289, along with Scout Troop 289 and Scouts..
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Clarksville’s American Legion Post 289 takes over as Scout BSA charter organization
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Clarksville’s American Legion Post 289 takes over as Scout BSA charter organization

Clarksville, TN
Scouts BSA, also known as "The First Ladies” Troop 21, has served the youth of Clarksville and Montgomery County since..
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Department of Tennessee's first female American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year
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Department of Tennessee's first female American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year

Murphysboro, TN
Congratulations to Taylor Bell of Troop 2019 in Murphysboro, Tenn. The Rockvale High School student was named the American Legion..
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Post 911 Riders involved in several rides, creating honor guard
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Post 911 Riders involved in several rides, creating honor guard

Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator The Post 911 Riders have been busy with several rides and other projects. On..
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Smithfield (Va.) Legion honors Vietnam-era veterans
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Smithfield (Va.) Legion honors Vietnam-era veterans

Smithfield, VA
Over 30 Vietnam-era veterans and their guests were welcomed home and recognized for their service on Saturday evening, March 26,..
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Memories of my pilgrim journey
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Memories of my pilgrim journey

Cambridge, MA
I have walked 1,700 miles since the beginning of the “100 Miles for Hope” campaign, as of March 28, 2022...
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1943/WWII/Fort Jackson + Tennessee hiking maneuvers

Loganville, GA
Comments about his memories of the Army and Fort Jackson training, and the famous Tennessee hiking maneuvers, from Jack E...
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Northeast Post 630 honors Eagle Scouts
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Northeast Post 630 honors Eagle Scouts

Blue Ash, OH
Two members of Boy Scouts Pack 299 were honored by members of Northeast Post 630 at their meeting on March..
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Returning old Navy hat to family of shipmate?
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Returning old Navy hat to family of shipmate?

Matawan, NJ
I hope someone can help me with this, or lead me in the right direction. My last assignment (1970) while..
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Oscoda (Mich.) Post 274 runs high-tech Boy Scout aviation program every summer
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Oscoda (Mich.) Post 274 runs high-tech Boy Scout aviation program every summer

Oscoda, MI
https://www.flyingmag.com/2021-michigan-scout-aviation-maintenance-experience/ https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2021/01/18/scouts-venturers-from-michigan-restore-old-plane-helping-them-soar/ Oscoda (Mich.) American Legion Post 274 sponsors a unique summer STEM program. The post charters two Boy Scout units. They..
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American Legion Post 166 honor guard teaches flag respect to school kids
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American Legion Post 166 honor guard teaches flag respect to school kids

Goose Creek, SC
The honor guard of American Legion Post 166 in Goose Creek, S.C., was asked by Devon Forest Elementary School to..
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Post holds VA health benefits meeting
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Post holds VA health benefits meeting

Malta Bend, MO
Malta Bend Memorial Post 558 recently held a VA health benefits information meeting for area veterans and members of the..
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Post 178 and Navy National Defense Cadet Corps collaborate on future partnership
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Post 178 and Navy National Defense Cadet Corps collaborate on future partnership

Frisco, TX
The recently established Lebanon Trail High School Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) program and the Post 178 Americanism programs..
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100 MILES

Year 3 - Week 1 and done

Lovettsville, VA
I just completed my first week of the 100 Miles for Hope, logging a total of 15 miles.
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Into the Upper Country
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Into the Upper Country

1762. The Colonial frontier’s in turmoil as empires clash and Native American societies fight for their survival. After much bloodshed,..
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Legendary Legionnaire transfers to Post Everlasting
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Legendary Legionnaire transfers to Post Everlasting

Suffolk, VA
The American Legion Department of Virginia lost a living legend recently. Edward Shames was a member of Post 35 (12..
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I served 16 months in Korea
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I served 16 months in Korea

Los Altos, CA
On June 25, 1950, I joined the Navy; it was the start of the Korean War. I served aboard an..
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Honoring all veterans: Post 85, Woonsocket, Rhode Island
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Honoring all veterans: Post 85, Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Woonsocket , RI
Work and eventual dedication, delayed several times due to COVID, occurred in October 2021. This was an addition to a..
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Veterans serving others
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Veterans serving others

Burrillville, RI
Post 88 in Burrillville, Rhode Island, and Post 17 in Harrisville, Rhode Island, collected items for eight days and sent..
1,380 views
Post 178 state Oratorical first runner-up recognized by Frisco City Council
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Post 178 state Oratorical first runner-up recognized by Frisco City Council

Frisco, TX
Emma Ko, a home-schooled senior was presented a Certificate of Recognition by City of Frisco Mayor Jeff Chaney at the..
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Mr. Frank P. Calderon - Korean War veteran
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Mr. Frank P. Calderon - Korean War veteran

Los Angeles, CA
Frank P. Calderon was born July 29, 1930 in Canton, Ohio. At the age of 16, he tried to enlist..
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Korean War medic risks life and limb to protect fellow soldiers
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Korean War medic risks life and limb to protect fellow soldiers

Cape May, NJ
As the battle for the T-Bone Hill area began in North Korea, former Staff Sgt. Patrick “King” Sbarra, who served..
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Arkansas American Legion College
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Arkansas American Legion College

Rogers, AR
On March 11-13 the inaugural Arkansas Legion College was held at Post 100 in Rogers. This was an outstanding event..
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Fred Brock Post 828 hosts Steak Night featuring “Seventy Years of Blackness”
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Fred Brock Post 828 hosts Steak Night featuring “Seventy Years of Blackness”

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (March 12, 2022) Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 held its Steak Night at the post, featuring..
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Flutes for Vets of Central Illinois
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Flutes for Vets of Central Illinois

Ottawa, IL
From: Kenneth Troyan, director, Flutes for Vets of Central Illinois In May 2021, Flutes for Vets of Central Illinois opened it’s..
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Year 3 - Day 1: 100 Miles For Hope
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Year 3 - Day 1: 100 Miles For Hope

Lovettsville , VA
Just completed my first 2 miles of the challenge. Only 98 more to go. I am hopeful that other members..
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