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WOMEN VETERANS
12th Annual Women Veterans Luncheon, Post 24 (Rumford, Maine)
Rumford, ME
American Legion Post 24 in Rumford held their 12th Annual Women Veterans Luncheon on Nov. 15, 2025. It was well..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Brothers in arms, brothers by blood
In January 1945, shortly following the end of the six-week Battle of the Bulge - the bloodiest single battle fought..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Community honors Vietnam veterans in ceremony at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Honolulu, HI
HONOLULU, HI – March 27, 2026 – In a moving tribute ahead of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a commemorative..
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OTHER
War Memorial Post 30 celebrates Vietnam veterans
Camden, ME
On March 29, 2026, War Memorial Post 30 in Camden, Maine, opened its doors for the 2nd annual Vietnam Veterans..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
o60887
My father’s Army serial number is O60887, which I memorized when I was young. Being the son of an..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Richland American Legion Post 548 flag 'decommissioning' ceremony
Bakerstown, PA
This is a demonstration video on how to properly "decommission" a U.S. flag. It was made in partnership with Richland..
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Legionnaire scholar made Harvard Fellow
Front Royal, VA
The Hon. R. Clarke Cooper was selected for the inaugural American Service Fellowship at Harvard University. In the semiquincentennial year..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Neptune (N.J.) American Legion Post 346 at Neptune VFW Post 1333 for Vietnam Veterans..
Neptune, NJ
American Legion Post 346 (Neptune, N.J.) members attended Vietnam Veterans Day ceremonies at Neptune VFW Post 1333 on Sunday, March..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
National Vietnam War Veterans Day Monument/flag dedication ceremony
Harrisonburg, VA
On March 29, 2026, American Legion Shenandoah Valley Post 188 and Sons of The American Legion Squadron 188 in Harrisonburg,..
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OTHER
Vietnam veterans celebrated at Post 53, Dexter, Maine
Dexter, ME
A dinner was served to any Vietnam veteran on March 29. Post 53 advertised it in the local paper and..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
SGT Gander: A Soldier's Soldier
Gander's story began April 15, 1935. Originally named Pal, in 1938 he became the pet and best friend of a..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The service of 1SG Robert Patrouille
In 1960, Robert Patrouille joined the Wisconsin National Guard as an infantryman with A CO 2-127 32nd Infantry Brigade. Throughout..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Award-winning author and veteran releases two books, YouTube video in preparation for nation’s 250th..
Ontario, CA
Author and retired Army Lt. Col. John J. McBrearty continues to expand his growing body of inspirational literature and military..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
I wrote a Military Thriller Inspired by Service-Would Appreciate Your Support
I’m Eric D. Smith, a fellow veteran and member of The American Legion. It's my dream to do well on my..
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LEGION RIDERS
2nd Annual Rev It Up for Colon Cancer Awareness Ride
Fuquay Varina , NC
Saturday was an incredible day for the American Legion Riders of Post 116 in Fuquay-Varina, N.C. They held their 2nd Annual..
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OTHER
Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Ceremony at Post 116 in NC
Fuquay-Varina, NC
American Legion Post 116 in North Carolina proudly honored all Vietnam-era veterans, with special recognition for those connected to Post..
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BOYS STATE
John J. Morris Post 62 hosts comedy night for Boys, Girls State
Peoria, AZ
On March 29, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) hosted a comedy night to raise money for Boys State..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
American Legion Department of Hawaii participates in National Vietnam Veterans Day Parade in Honolulu
Honolulu, HI
The American Legion Department of Hawaii proudly participated in the annual National Vietnam Veterans Day Parade held on Saturday, March..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders host Bike Night
Peoria, AZ
On March 28, the John J. Morris Post 62 Riders (Peoria, Ariz.) hosted Bike Night with several other posts in..
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OTHER
2nd Annual Vietnam Era Veterans Luncheon, Rumford, Maine
Rumford, ME
It was a truly amazing day at Post 24 for our 2nd Annual Vietnam Era Veterans Luncheon, with 50 veterans..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
National Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony
Smithfield, RI
Our 2026 acknowledgement was held on Saturday, March 28. A brief ceremony included some history, laying flowers on our town's..
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OTHER
84 and 4,000 miles across America!
Port Hadlock, WA
An Air Force veteran, a husband, brother, uncle, mentor to many and survivor in every sense of the word, Tony..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes home our Vietnam veterans
Peoria, AZ
On March 25, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) did a ceremony welcoming home our Vietnam veterans. They were..
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BE THE ONE
Two laps. Two conversations. One connection.
Remington, VA
https://www.fauquier-mha.org/blog/jay Two laps. Two conversations. One connection. Mar 3 By Commander James “Jay” Pinsky As chairman of the Fauquier Veterans Task Force for Mental..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Young SAL member to race in NASCAR Youth Series
RUSKIN, FL
Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey, a member of Pearce-Keller Squadron 17 in Manhattan, Kan., will be making his debut in the NASCAR Youth..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 and Unit 62 Auxiliary show support for Banner Hospital..
Peoria, AZ
On March 20, the John J. Morris Post 62 and Unit 62 Auxiliary went to Banner Hospital Transition Center. They..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders part of escort to cemetery for past commander
Peoria, AZ
On March 19, the John J. Morris Post 62 Riders (Peoria, Ariz.) were part of the escort to the cemetery..
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BE THE ONE
North Carolina Be the One department committee chair addresses Elks
Calabash, NC
John Hacker presented updates to Be the One and how the community can help raise awareness at a lunch of..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Don't Forget the Veterans
A poem about honoring veterans and making it America's priority. Don’t Forget the Veterans Our country is lax And too invested in money And..
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AMERICA 250
Creating a patriotic album for America’s 250th anniversary
Statesville, NC
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, I felt inspired to create a music project reflecting on..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Now What? A Novel
I spent years watching the Army do what it does well: turn civilians into soldiers. What I didn't see until..
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