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BOYS STATE
American Legion Post 178 Boys State Statesman attends Boys Nation in Washington D.C.
Frisco, TX
Thomas Davies, an incoming senior at Wakeland High School in Frisco, Texas, was recently selected along with 18 other delegates..
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OTHER
Join the 2021 Tour de Trail – Berlin, Pa., to Flight 93 Memorial on..
Berlin, PA
In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance is hosting its third annual..
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POST TREASURES
Musicians donate to help homeless vets
Dunedin , FL
Mikki Neal, lead singer for SoulFish, and Tom McCoy of the Tommy McCoy Band - members of the Florida..
1,520 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
World War II veteran receives medal from France
French award medal to WWII veteran Story by W.C. Madden U.S. Army veteran Thomas Goffe first heard about the French government..
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OTHER
My thanks to where I live
Amelia, OH
About two or three weeks ago while watching the morning news on TV, I heard someone mention some sort of..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Some job offers to homeless veterans come with a donated car to get to..
Canton, GA
Getting a job for a homeless veteran can come with some difficulties of how to get to the job site,..
1,328 views
HONOR GUARD
Post 19 honor guard conducts 700th funeral protocol
Jennings, LA
Members of the honor guard from James O. Hall American Legion Post 19 in Jennings, La., recently conducted their 700th..
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BOYS STATE
2021 Virginia Boys State graduates at American Legion Post 110
Virginia Beach, VA
American Legion Post 110 of Virginia Beach, Va., honored four 2021 Boys State graduates at a ceremony held on July..
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LEGION RIDERS
Junior American Legion Rider, Martinsburg (W.Va.) Chapter 14
Martinsburg, WV
Sally Martin, "Unfiltered," a Junior American Legion Rider of Chapter 14 of Martinsburg, W.Va., is on one of many history..
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OTHER
Retired Marine staff sergeant soars at U.S. Class Chess Championships
North Richland Hills, TX
Retired Marine Staff Sgt. John Farrell, from Alexandria, Va., scored 4.0/5 and won the Class A prize on tiebreak over..
1,287 views
WWII STORY
"Gloria"
Green Bay, WI
The year was 1927 ... Meet Gloria Cinka, an almost 3-year-old American-born German girl whose world would soon be torn apart,..
1,385 views
OTHER
Concord
Pittston, PA
"The last shot of World War II." I was stationed on the mighty Concord from 1985-1989, as a storekeeper. This was..
1,375 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Veterans serving veterans
SPOTLIGHT ON DEPARTMENT OF OHIO GOLF TOURNAMENT Hosted by Kettering Post 598, a fun time was had by all including Department..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 15 (Kent, Wash.) receives 100% Honor Ribbon for membership
Kent, WA
During the 2020-2021 membership year, Post 15 of Kent, Wash., achieved 100% membership and was awarded the National Commander's Honor..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Gladstone squadron retires over 1,000 flags
Gladstone, MI
August Mattson Squadron 71, Sons of The American Legion, retires 1000 flags Many Americans fly the flag proudly in their front..
1,343 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
What the flag stands for
Avon, OH
The American flag is a piece of cloth with a beautiful and bright design. But that is not why I..
1,507 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Handed a folded flag
Las Vegas, NV
It's been said that you don't know what the flag really means until you've been handed a folded one. My..
1,962 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
What the flag means to me
Yuma, AZ
Self honor, dignity and respect.
1,198 views
OTHER
Post 178 Pancake Breakfast
Frisco, TX
On Saturday, July 17, Post 178 held a pancake breakfast for members and their families. It was the first “get..
1,226 views
POST TREASURES
Veterans offer a look back in time through little pieces of history
Glen Head, NY
In 2013, Glenwood Landing American Legion Post 336 members Joe Brandes and Ken Kraft decided to upgrade their 21-year-old display..
1,658 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
All are one!
Hallowell, ME
The U.S. flag, having many parts, symbolizes one nation.
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LEGION RIDERS
WV American Legion Riders Chapter 14, veterans organization provide meals to homeless residents
Martinsburg, WV
WV American Legion Riders Chapter 14, working alongside Blackout Veterans Stop, are trying to do their part to help all..
1,541 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Community honors former Post 178 commander
Frisco, TX
Fred Rogers, former commander of American Legion Post 178, was honored by the Frisco City Council, Frisco ISD, and representatives..
1,293 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Remembering three chaplains/POWs of WWII
Ocean Springs, MS
We are all familiar with the Four Chaplains who lost their lives that others may live when USAT Dorchester..
1,423 views
OTHER
The importance of mutual helpfulness
Commerce, TX
The history of The American Legion is such a powerful one. You had a group of veterans with no benefits..
1,487 views
MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Sgt. Sarmiento
Does anyone remember Drill Sgt. Sarmiento? One tough drill sergeant of Korean descent? He targeted this Mexican-American recruit, but motivated..
1,426 views
MY TIME IN UNIFORM
River patrol In Vietnam
Titusville, NJ
I served on swift boats in the Mekong Delta. In 2018 I published my story in a book titled "Through..
1,372 views
IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Congresswoman congratulates first Gulf War-era district commander in Missouri's 10th District
Congresswoman Ann Wagner, who represents Missouri's 2nd Congressional District, has always been a huge supporter of our nation's veterans. Always..
1,411 views
MEMORIES OF BASIC TRAINING
Older prior-service Navy recruit
Let me set the stage. I was living with my wife and three children in Charlotte, N.C. The year was..
1,340 views
WOMEN VETERANS
Nana Aba- The Empowered African Queen Voicing the Truths of a Nation
Arlington, WA
Nana Aba Article for The African Magazine written by Nana Aba Life has challenged me numerous times, testing me with all manner..
2,005 views
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