Honoring the Brunswick County Deputy Sheriff of the Year 2022
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Honoring the Brunswick County Deputy Sheriff of the Year 2022

Leland, NC
John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68, Leland, N.C. SUBJECT: Brunswick County Deputy Sheriff honored by Leland American Legion Post 68 On..
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Post 554 (Bloomsdale, Mo.) Scout projects
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Post 554 (Bloomsdale, Mo.) Scout projects

Bloomsdale, MO
On 24 October, 2020, American Legion Post 554 in Bloomsdale, Mo., received a new concrete walkway and circular concrete pad..
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Bel Air (Md.) Post 39 remembers Vietnam Veterans Day, 29 March 2022
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Bel Air (Md.) Post 39 remembers Vietnam Veterans Day, 29 March 2022

Bel Air, Maryland, MD
Maj. Gen. Robert L. Edmundson, commander of Aberdeen Proving Grounds and commanding general of the U.S. Army Cyber Command, was..
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WWII STORY

A Lonely Cross in the Normandy Cemetery - D-Day remembered

Cherryfield, ME
A Lonely Cross It was a lonely cross engraved: “Known but to God.” Remembering the 75th anniversary of D-Day..
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Korean War MIA family gets closure 70 years later
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Korean War MIA family gets closure 70 years later

Cherryfield, ME
CPL Oscar L. Sprague – MIA - Korea My name is Peter Duston and I am the adjutant for Narraguagus Post..
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Air Force News Article, 10 June 1953
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Air Force News Article, 10 June 1953

Franklin, NC
I was an 18-year-old airborne radio operator in the 483rd Troop Carrier Wing's "Kyushu Gypsy" Squadron in Korea in 1952/1953...
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Honoring Medal of Honor Day
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Honoring Medal of Honor Day

Morgantown, WV
March 25 was Medal of Honor Day, and a small group of veterans from American Legion Mountaineer Post 174 in..
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Getting support from the top
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Getting support from the top

Elgin, IA
I was able to meet National Commander Paul E. Dillard last week during his visit to Iowa. What a great..
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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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