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Cummings-Behlke Post 226 parades again

Mayo,, MD
Cummings-Behlke Post 226 of Mayo, Md., after a year of restrictions celebrates the Fourth of July in style once again...
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American Legion Post 205 flag retirement ceremony
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American Legion Post 205 flag retirement ceremony

Augusta , GA
On June 13, 2021, The American Legion proudly held our flag retirement ceremony. I watched the faces of Boy Scout..
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Going the Patriot Distance to Give Back!
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Going the Patriot Distance to Give Back!

On Monday, June 28, 2021, the Nations of Patriot’s 2021 Tour-the Flag was escorted from the Winchester VA War Memorial..
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier replica exhibit coming to Sioux Falls, S.D., July 24-25
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Tomb of the Unknown Soldier replica exhibit coming to Sioux Falls, S.D., July 24-25

Sioux Falls, SD
1921-2021 It's the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier! Honor the Anniversary - See the Replica -..
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100 MILES

51 years since 'Nam

Anadarko, OK
I was pleased that our national commander re-upped on the 100 Miles for Hope program. I continued the walk/jog 5K..
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75 years later

High Springs, FL
To: The Citizens of Kassel, Germany We will soon be celebrating 75 years since the end of World War II. My..
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The world's greatest symbol

Marlton, NJ
Next to the cross of Jesus, the Christ, our national colors are the most beautiful symbol of love, freedom and..
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Post 19 earns American Legion state media awards
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Post 19 earns American Legion state media awards

Jennings, LA
During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana convention held in Alexandria June 17-20, Department Commander Byron Comeaux (right), Department..
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Mendoza is 2021 Department of Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
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Mendoza is 2021 Department of Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana convention held in Alexandria June 17-20, Officer Eduardo Mendoza (left) of the..
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Bergeaux named 2020 Department of Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
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Bergeaux named 2020 Department of Louisiana Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana convention held in Alexandria June 17-20, Sgt. Blake Bergeaux (left) of the..
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Navarre named 2021 Department of Louisiana Firefighter of the Year
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Navarre named 2021 Department of Louisiana Firefighter of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana convention held in Alexandria June 17-20, Department Commander Byron Comeaux (right), Department..
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Courville is 2020 Department of Louisiana Firefighter of the Year
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Courville is 2020 Department of Louisiana Firefighter of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana convention held in Alexandria June 17-20, Department Commander Byron Comeaux (right), Department..
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Puyallup (Wash.) Post 67 commemorates fallen on Memorial Day 2021
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Puyallup (Wash.) Post 67 commemorates fallen on Memorial Day 2021

Puyallup, WA
For the past several years members of R. Vernon Hill Memorial Post 67, assisting our BSA Troop 598, have placed..
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Training the next generation
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Training the next generation

Anna, TX
For many years we were leaders in Cub Scouts and worked to teach respect for the flag to the young..
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Memorial Day 2021
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Memorial Day 2021

Hampton, SC
Hampton (S.C.) American Legion Post 108 celebrated Memorial Day on the county courthouse grounds with a crowd of about 75..
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Vets supporting vets
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Vets supporting vets

Lake Placid, NY
Homeward Bound Adirondacks (HBA) has been hosting retreats since 2015. For the past two years, HBA has been leasing property..
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Walking in satisfaction
100 MILES

Walking in satisfaction

Cambridge, MA
I have walked 700 miles in less than one year, which has brought me deep satisfaction - I’m proud to..
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We can never forget them
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We can never forget them

Hampton, SC
During November’s meeting in the historic “Hut,” we saw an invitation from Wreaths Across America to participate at a local..
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American Legion Post 212, Lapel, Ind.
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American Legion Post 212, Lapel, Ind.

Lapel, IN
American Legion Post 212 was one of the incredibly early veterans organizations being formed, with its first commander Willis Presser...
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Air, land and sea for Hope - update
100 MILES

Air, land and sea for Hope - update

The Woodlands, TX
Air/Land/Sea Challenge status since my 01 April start, as of the morning of 20 June: Air: COMPLETED! 1,475 miles flown of..
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Flags in for Grimes County, Texas
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Flags in for Grimes County, Texas

Anderson, TX
Located approximately one hour northwest of Houston lies the rural community of Anderson, Texas, the county seat for Grimes County..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

An honor

Etters, PA
In 2014 I volunteered to place flags in the national cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. Once in the cemetery I was..
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Grateful for flag view

Mountain View, AR
It appears to wave best in 5-10 knot winds. It waves from the north, south and west, but it seems..
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22 a day is unacceptable
100 MILES

22 a day is unacceptable

San Antonio, TX
Our daily sunrise walks around the neighborhood praying the Rosary with my wife - before TV news, breakfast, work -..
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My grandfather, WWII Army vet
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My grandfather, WWII Army vet

Ahead of my grandfather’s 100th birthday, the Veterans Network Community of Northern , Ill. and Home Depot coordinated planting 100..
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Happy Independence Day, USA!
RALLY AROUND THE FLAG

Happy Independence Day, USA!

Grovetown, GA
Placing flags at St. Teresa of Avila church in Grovetown, Ga., for Independence Day 2020.
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For God and country
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For God and country

Grovetown, GA
Every Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day, the Knights of Columbus line the drive at St. Teresa of Avila..
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Retiring history
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Retiring history

Grovetown, GA
The number of stars on this flag sparked deep questions and discussion amongst the Boy Scout troops participating in a..
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Flag Day and flag retirement ceremony
100 MILES

Flag Day and flag retirement ceremony

Kent, WA
Post 15 from Kent, Wash., honored Flag Day with a flag retirement ceremony. Over 200 flags were retired with the..
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And Evil Shall Be Vanquished: A Warrior’s Anthology of Original Poetry and Other Writings
IN YOUR OWN WORDS

And Evil Shall Be Vanquished: A Warrior’s Anthology of Original Poetry and Other Writings

When SCP Gabriel David Conde was less than a year old, a woman at his parent’s church prayed for him..
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