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ROTC Awards
Lexington, KY
After two years of pandemic restrictions, Man o' War Post 8, Lexington, Ky., resumed its ROTC awards program. This is..
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Traveling memorial honoring Michigan's fallen military
Macomb , MI
I've been doing this for about 13 years. I am so thankful to be living the life I have that..
1,476 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
National Poppy Day proclaimed By Frisco City Council
Frisco, TX
The tradition of wearing a poppy began in 1920, when it became the memorial flower of The American Legion. This..
1,438 views
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The Greatest Generation
Yonkers, NY
As Memorial Day approaches, I’d like to share this remembrance. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RDqiYqsO3TU
1,280 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
My good friend Bob
Lexington, KY
This is a tribute to my good friend Bob Rauen of Milwaukee. Bob and I grew up together. We went..
1,756 views
WWII STORY
Iwo Jima survivor meets grandson of Woody Williams at Iwo Jima Monument in Connecticut
BRISTOL, CT
97-year-old Joe Caminiit was presented a coin by Hershel "Woody" Williams. Williams, being unable to present the coin in person,..
1,466 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
A grandfather's Navy life and after
Kernersville, NC
In May 1951 I graduated from high school not knowing what I wanted to do or be. My best friend..
1,985 views
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American Legion Post 178 presents awards at Lake Highlands JROTC award ceremony
Frisco, TX
The Lake Highlands High School Wildcat Battalion Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) held their 2nd Annual Pass in Review..
1,841 views
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Post 178 presents American Legion Award at 1st Annual Lebanon Trail HS Navy National..
Frisco, TX
The Lebanon Trail High School Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) held their 1st Annual award ceremony on May 10,..
1,532 views
100 MILES
Big plans to finish the 2022 challenge
North Adams, MA
It's been a lonely start. My first 25 miles have been within the realm of my normal exercise, and I..
1,350 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder
Norman, OK
What is beauty? Can beauty be defined? Almost everything we have in our lives can be described in some way..
1,390 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
My Korean War story
Beaver Dam, WI
Here is my account of the Korean War enlistment, rather unusual - always a sailor on land duty, never aboard..
1,401 views
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Old Glory
Blackfoot, ID
The flag is not merely a piece of fabric dyed in pretty colors, as some people might lead you to..
1,388 views
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American Legion Post 178 wins national media contest for second year
Frisco, TX
The Peter J Courcy American Legion Post 178 website (friscolegion.org) was awarded first place in the 2022 American Legion Media..
1,513 views
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Expressive Writing: A Path to Post-Traumatic Growth
Bemidji, MN
Wendell Affield served two tours in Vietnam, the second with the Mobile Riverine Force where he was wounded in an..
1,716 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Story of a young tank commander
Columbia, SC
Korean War Story of James R. Henegar, colonel (retired) [deceased 11/16/2019] The following is a submission in response to the American..
1,824 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
My time in Korea
Lake City, FL
I was in the 11th grade when on Jan. 19, 1951, some friends and I went over to Jacksonville, Fla.,..
1,651 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
My Korean story
Indianapolis, IN
I was a young man in 1949, just graduated from high school and facing what to do to prepare myself..
1,419 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Strange bedfellows
Anna Maria, FL
Time is passing by so quickly. Before I forget, I want to tell you a story that has been lost..
1,314 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
The worst day of my life
Clovis, CA
it was Sept 11, 1951. I was a Cpl. in Charlie Co of 1-7; this day turned out to be..
1,393 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Chosin breakout
Sioux City, IA
43-year-old RA CPL Nile H. Marsh, Headquarters Battery, 57th Field Artillery Battalion, was a rifleman stationed at the northern inlet..
1,750 views
OTHER
Are Legion Family units integral to the success and longevity of American Legion posts?..
Grand Haven, MI
Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post 28 in Grand Haven, Mich., recently celebrated 103 years of serving veterans, veterans’ families..
2,087 views
VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Department of Georgia 1st District comes together in time of need
Midway, GA
It was one month ago today that the sounds of two deadly tornadoes were rampaging their way through the small..
1,582 views
POST TREASURES
World War II veteran turns 103
Ridgefield, WA
William "Lucky" Mullins is the oldest living WWII veteran in our post. We were honored to host a birthday celebration..
1,906 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
How to pass an IG inspection
Virginia Beach, VA
This was a discussion with my uncle, CWO Raymond Nelson, who served in Korea; I myself was an Army reservist...
1,537 views
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Indiana Military Vehicle Preservation Association "Salute to the Troops" Rally
Portland, IN
1,492 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Family service
Forks, WA
They were typical Minnesota boys, the oldest and next-oldest of six children. Their dad was a millwright at a local..
1,500 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Passover in Korea
Round Rock, TX
I am a second-generation Legion member. My enlistment was because of the pride I had in my father's service. Ralph..
1,636 views
OTHER
Veteran-owned small business spotlighted nationally
Prescott, AZ
Service, Sacrifice, Duty, Honor, Integrity. Words that are ingrained into our being the day we begin service to our country...
1,380 views
OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Leonard S. Wheatly of Stillwater, Okla., fights in Korea 28 days before he is..
Stillwater, OK
Leonard S. Wheatly, an Oklahoma Army officer in Korea in the early days of that war, spent 27 years..
1,838 views
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