The first 100-mile marker
100 MILES

The first 100-mile marker

San Angelo, TX
Biking has long been my preferred exercise. I registered for this 100 Miles for Hope program in August and am..
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Twisp, Wash., food and donation drive
VOLUNTEERING

Twisp, Wash., food and donation drive

Twisp, WA
Thanks to the generosity of the people of the Methow Valley, American Legion Post 143 in Twisp, Wash., collected all..
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100 MILES

100 Miles for Hope

Buena Vista, VA
I just finished my 100 Miles for Hope walk this morning. Walked from 1 to 2 miles a day..
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100-mile challenger
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100-mile challenger

Jonesboro, IN
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The namesake of "America's Soviet Ship"
COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS

The namesake of "America's Soviet Ship"

Ocean Springs, MS
An article in The American Legion Magazine of October 2020 describes “America’s Soviet Ship.” The 15,804-ton vessel was built..
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100 miles - done that! (Post/Unit 390, Mid Florida Lakes, Leesburg, Fla.)
100 MILES

100 miles - done that! (Post/Unit 390, Mid Florida Lakes, Leesburg, Fla.)

Leesburg, FL
Finished the 100 miles the other day, Did three 5-mile bike rides per week. Good exercise, good cardio - our..
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100 MILES

Charlie Hogan, Post 42

Halethorpe, MD
Completed 200 miles running since Aug. 3. That's $60 to the cause. Time to start the next 100. #100milesforhope
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Lucky to participate
100 MILES

Lucky to participate

Havre de Grace, MD
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100 miles down and still going
100 MILES

100 miles down and still going

Anchorage, AK
I had intended to cross the 100-mile threshold today, mile-running the Air Force 5k for the Air Force birthday. But..
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Don Brown and Jerry Kelly did 100 Miles for Hope
100 MILES

Don Brown and Jerry Kelly did 100 Miles for Hope

Glenwood, IA
Jerry Kelly and I rode our recumbent trikes 100 miles for hope. I am with Post 439 in Silver City,..
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100 Miles for Hope is a lifesaver
100 MILES

100 Miles for Hope is a lifesaver

Montpelier, OH
When our national commander. James W. "Bill" Oxford, issued the challenge on Aug. 3 to go 100 miles in 100..
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Late starter
100 MILES

Late starter

Sneedville, TN
Although a late starter, walking the hills of eastern Tennessee makes it easy, especially with friends I pick up along..
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Walkabouts with Dad along the Mississippi River
100 MILES

Walkabouts with Dad along the Mississippi River

Dubuque, IA
My dad is Jack Felderman, a retired Navy commander, and he is an active 87 years old. Last December he..
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185 miles completed!
100 MILES

185 miles completed!

Goldsboro, NC
I rode the Harley-Davidson with two other Post 94 ALR members to the battleship North Carolina! A great day!
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS

Thoughts on a Veterans Day

They come in, in ones or two; mostly ones. They sit down, have their free meal. Somewhat chagrin about being..
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100 Miles for Hope - my style
100 MILES

100 Miles for Hope - my style

Cedar Rapids, IA
I finished the 100 miles today. Fate just had my path go past a bloodmobile, so I gave blood..
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100 Miles for Hope challenge
100 MILES

100 Miles for Hope challenge

Naperville, IL
I have completed 40 miles so far on my journey to 100 miles. This challenge has helped me get my..
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100 MILES

Second round in the books

Rome, NY
Just completed my second round of walking 100 miles for the American Legion #100MilesForHope. I am proud to be able..
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Buddies
100 MILES

Buddies

Greenwood, SC
My 100-mile travel ended with lunch with my Army buddies, two of whom served in Vietnam. Three of us traveled..
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100 MILES

#100milesforhopechallange

Philadelphia , PA
I completed 10 miles today for #100milesforhopechallange! I was ill for a while but am now back at it. Keep..
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Fifth 100-mile trek
100 MILES

Fifth 100-mile trek

Lincoln, RI
I started my fifth 100-mile trek today. Hope to finish this one by the weekend.
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100 MILES

100 Miles for Hope

Aberdeen , SD
Fifty miles down and 50 to go. I come from a long line of veterans and all three of my..
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Sharing a namesake
OTHER

Sharing a namesake

Chester, SD
It started with the creation of our Arthur T. Peterson Post 136 Centennial page. We didn't have much to start..
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Ulster County Riders get it done
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Ulster County Riders get it done

Kingston, NY
On Saturday, Sept. 12, 26 members of American Legion Riders Chapter 1298 completed a 100-mile run for the campaign. ..
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Second 100 miles
100 MILES

Second 100 miles

Brenham, TX
On Sept. 14 I completed my second 100 miles, walking throgh the backcountry roads of Texas. I plan to do..
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Daniel R. Olsen Post 594 remembers 9/11
HONOR GUARD

Daniel R. Olsen Post 594 remembers 9/11

Eagan, MN
The Daniel R. Olsen Post 594 Family held a Patriot Day remembrance at the Eagan Tribute Plaza in Central Park..
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First 20-mile day, walking for hope and for Veteran Resilience Project
100 MILES

First 20-mile day, walking for hope and for Veteran Resilience Project

Golden Valley, MN
On Sept. 11 I did my first of four 20-to-22-mile hikes, supporting the Veteran Resilience Project (VRP) as prevention for..
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Completed first 100 miles
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Completed first 100 miles

Los Angeles, CA
I completed my first 100 miles today with a 16-mile bike ride. I hope to do another 100 miles by..
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400 miles completed
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400 miles completed

Lincoln, RI
I did another 25 miles today for a total of 400 miles. Only another 300 miles to go. #100MilesForHope I'm..
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OTHER

Semper fidelis

Bellerose, NY
I would like to applaud U.S. Marine "Andy" Garabedian, who is helping the homeless. Garabedian himself was homeless after he..
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