Bayou Liberty Post 374 holds golf volunteer/sponsor appreciation dinner
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Bayou Liberty Post 374 holds golf volunteer/sponsor appreciation dinner

Slidell, LA
On June 30, Bayou Liberty Post 374 - located at 2233 Carey St., Slidell, La. - held its annual fundraiser..
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San Antonio WWII veteran awarded France’s highest honor
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San Antonio WWII veteran awarded France’s highest honor

San Antonio, TX
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (July 3, 2024) – During a ceremony held at the Fort Sam Houston..
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Retired Marine Award
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Retired Marine Award

Woodstock, VA
Past commander of American Legion Post 199 and past director of Post 199's Legion Riders, Ken Moneagle (left), presents retired..
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105-year-old World War II veteran acknowledged for 80 years as a Legionnaire
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105-year-old World War II veteran acknowledged for 80 years as a Legionnaire

Madawaska, ME
Armand Martin, 105, is a resident here at Country Village Estates, LLC. We are a 27-bed assisted living facility located..
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Post 118, Amherst, Ohio
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Post 118, Amherst, Ohio

Amherst, OH
Post Commander Joe Danicki, Charity Chairman Dick Bogard and Charity member Dan Shotter donate 14,000 meals to Second Harvest on..
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Local post boast American Legion District Blue Cap Winner

Slidell, LA
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the American Legion Sixth District Spring Conference, held at Post 16 of Covington, La., made..
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Commander/Chaplain Michael Pollina of Post 79, District 11, Wash., receives the MLK Distinguished Service Medal Award
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Commander/Chaplain Michael Pollina of Post 79, District 11, Wash., receives the MLK Distinguished Service..

Seattle, WA
The Chamber would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations and deep admiration for Chaplain Michael Pollina, the esteemed commander of..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Don Goodell with June Veteran of the Month Ceremony
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Don Goodell with June Veteran of the Month..

Peoria, AZ
On June 1, 2024, the John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz., honored Don Goodell with the first Veteran..
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John J. Morris Post 62 presents June Americanism Award to Lowe's
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John J. Morris Post 62 presents June Americanism Award to Lowe's

Peoria, AZ
On June 1, 2024, John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Ariz., presented their Americanism Award to Peoria's Lowe's for..
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American Legion Post 466 veteran activist Jack Patterson of West Lafayette inducted into Ohio Hall of Fame
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American Legion Post 466 veteran activist Jack Patterson of West Lafayette inducted into Ohio..

West Lafayette, OH
Jack Patterson of West Lafayette has been inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. The 32nd annual induction ceremony..
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South Carolina post's Red Letter Day
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South Carolina post's Red Letter Day

Lugoff, SC
The American Legion Larry Jeffers Post 195 of Lugoff, S.C., had a very fulfilling and successful day on May 7,..
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Kershaw County American Legion Trifecta
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Kershaw County American Legion Trifecta

Lugoff, SC
On May 18, 2024, Kershaw County, South Carolina's three American Legion posts pulled a trifecta as all three were recognized..
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The “Mighty” 20th District sponsors Recognition Ceremony to honor future servicemembers
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The “Mighty” 20th District sponsors Recognition Ceremony to honor future servicemembers

Helotes, TX
More than 200 high school students graduating this year from Bexar County, Texas, and surrounding area high schools were honored..
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Fred Brock Post 828's Auxiliary sponsors 17 youth for Texas Boys & Girls State and honors JROTC cadets
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Fred Brock Post 828's Auxiliary sponsors 17 youth for Texas Boys & Girls State..

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 23, 2024) – The American Legion is a strong supporter of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps..
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Post 284 Public Relations Officer Repeats First Place Win in The American Legion Media Aliance Annual Contest
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Post 284 Public Relations Officer Repeats First Place Win in The American Legion Media..

Chester, VA
American Legion Post 284 Public Relations Officer and Historian, Retired Maj. Richard M. "Dick" Cole, USAF, has won first place..
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West Hills Post 924 participates in High School Awards program
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West Hills Post 924 participates in High School Awards program

Coraopolis, PA
On May 1, 2024, American Legion West Hills Post 924 Vice Commander Frank Lubawy and Judge Advocate Eric Bryant presented..
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Ala. Post 911 member celebrates 50 years as Legionnaire
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Ala. Post 911 member celebrates 50 years as Legionnaire

Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Ryan Winslow Post 911 A member of Ryan Winslow Post 911 was recognized during the March membership meeting..
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Post 828 commander recognized as Community Leader of the Year
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Post 828 commander recognized as Community Leader of the Year

San Antonio, TX
On April 6, 2024, in an evening brimming with elegance and community spirit, the Prince Hall Freemasons of John T...
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Garner Brother's American Legion Post 91, Beebe, Ark., receives the hometown hero award from the Beebe Chamber of Commerce
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Garner Brother's American Legion Post 91, Beebe, Ark., receives the hometown hero award from..

Beebe, AR
On Thursday, April 11, 2024, at the annual Beebe Chamber of Commerce awards banquet, Beebe American Legion Post 91 was..
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American Legion Post OK28-American Legion Riders earned the Presidential Volunteer Service Silver Award i
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American Legion Post OK28-American Legion Riders earned the Presidential Volunteer Service Silver Award i

Okinawa, Japan, OT
American Legion Post OK28-American Legion Riders earned the Presidential Volunteer Service Silver Award, which included a letter from President Biden..
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97-year-old WWII veteran and 5-year-old Henry Walsh
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97-year-old WWII veteran and 5-year-old Henry Walsh

Pinellas Park, FL
Before the Rays/Blue Jays game on March 29 in Saint Petersburg, Fla., 97-year-old Joe Lactot was honored as the veteran..
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75 Years at Schulenburg, Texas Post 143
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75 Years at Schulenburg, Texas Post 143

Schulenburg, TX
American Legion Post 143 in Schulenburg, Texas, recently honored our oldest and longest serving member, James Stanzel. At 97 years..
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Police Officer Honored
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Police Officer Honored

Round Lake, IL
Monday, 18 March, 2024 As The American Legion turns 105 years old, Round Lake Post 1170 recognized Round Lake Police Officer..
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John J. Morris Post 62 Publicity Committee presents first Americanism Award
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John J. Morris Post 62 Publicity Committee presents first Americanism Award

Peoria, AZ
On March 11, 2024, the John J. Morris Post 62 in Peoria, Arizona, presented our publicity committee Americanism award for..
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Alabama Post 911 oratorical contestant heads to department contest
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Alabama Post 911 oratorical contestant heads to department contest

Hoover , AL
The Oratorical Contest student sponsored by Ryan Winslow Post 911 is headed to the Department of Alabama competition. Bailyn Murphy, a..
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Highland Post 421 receives "Citizen of the Year" Award
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Highland Post 421 receives "Citizen of the Year" Award

Highland, CA
On February 29, 2024, Highland, California, American Legion Post 421 was honored by the Highland Chamber of Commerce as "Citizen..
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Local veterans supply needy veteran families with firewood to keep warm in the winter.
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Local veterans supply needy veteran families with firewood to keep warm in the winter.

Yreka, CA
The Veteran Assistance Program in Siskiyou County, California, supplies 83 families of veterans with firewood to keep them warm during..
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Fred Brock Post 828 supports local Scholarship Pageants
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Fred Brock Post 828 supports local Scholarship Pageants

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Feb. 25, 2024) – The African American Community Awareness Project (AACAP) hosted the 51st Annual Miss Black..
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Youth of North Brunswick High School Win!
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Youth of North Brunswick High School Win!

Leland, NC
The North Carolina 2024 Oratorical competition season begins. On January 6, 2024, at North Brunswick High School, John E. Jacobs..
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Fred Brock Post 828 and community honor MLK with wreaths
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Fred Brock Post 828 and community honor MLK with wreaths

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Jan. 14, 2024) – Despite frigid temperatures, Fred Brock American Legion Post 828, and many others too,..
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