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Royal Oak (Mich.) Post 253 honors those flying the American flag
Royal Oak, MI
Members from Frank Wendland Post 253, Royal Oak, Mich., are shown presenting a Flag Certificate of Appreciation to the employees..
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Italian immigrant served both Italy, U.S.
Dacula, GA
I respectably request The American Legion consider honoring my father, Gus Valeri, who served in WWI. His accomplishments were considerable..
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World War II veteran awarded the French Legion of Honor
New Castle, IN
Carl R. Crisp, a New Castle resident and a veteran of the Army Air Corps in World War II, was..
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In his 70s, Legionnaire earns black belt, beats cancer third time
Monticello, MN
About five years ago, Legionnaire Ray Dinius embarked on one of his greatest adventures yet, and he claims it helped..
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The Epitome of a Blue Cap Legionnaire
San Diego, CA
Tom Bradford, Chula Vista Post 434, Department of California, is presented a star as the 2015 22nd District "Legionnaire of..
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ALR 47 wins 2nd place
Havre de Grace, MD
By Orlando A. Garcia, Captain (Retired), U.S. Army, ALR 47 President, Havre de Grace, Md. On the afternoon of July 5,..
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Van Nuys Post 193 receives award from local VA
North Hills, CA
American Legion Van Nuys Post 193 received the Distinguished Donors Honor – Bronze Award from the Sepulveda VA at the..
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World War II veteran "Bazooka" Joe Pietroforte recognized by Los Angeles City Council
Van Nuys, CA
City Councilman Tom LaBonge recently presented Joe Pietroforte with an Official Proclamation from the City of Los Angeles, which recognized..
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World War II veteran "Bazooka" Joe Pietroforte receives "Silvi Award"
Van Nuys, CA
Joe Pietroforte, a longtime member of and chaplain for American Legion Van Nuys Post 193, was recently presented with the..
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Past Post 154 commander is parade grand marshal
Nappanee, IN
Post 154, Nappanee, Ind.: Veteran Robert (Bob) Heckathorn, past post commander, was selected as 4th of July parade grand marshal..
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Colonel uses his retirement ceremony to honor World War II veteran
Colorado Springs, CO
As originally submitted by Major Glenn P. Richard II in January 2015, edited by Citizen Airman magazine and published in..
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Post 54 veteran John Heege selected as parade grand marshal
Freehold, NJ
On Monday, May 25, 2015, American Legion Post 54 was the lead-off unit in the 141st Memorial Day Parade in..
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National Veterans Assistance Day
Alpharetta, GA
The Rockin' Roundup Band and Alpharetta Ga., American Legion Post 201 - in observance of National Veterans Assistance Day which..
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Post 555 grateful to Home Depot
Midway City, CA
After 75 years, it became painfully obvious that the cozy and beloved headquarters of Post 555 in Midway City, Orange..
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Sons charter received
Ocean Springs, MS
All dependent sons of military members who attended school in Europe - such as Nuremberg, Frankfurt and others to include..
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Marine Corps museum to open new exhibits, including War on Terror gallery
Triangle, VA
Image courtesy of National Museum of the Marine Corps From 2017 until 2020, the National Museum of the Marine Corps, located..
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Korean War veterans honored
Berryville, VA
At the April 11 Awards and Appreciation Dinner, Post 41 recognized its members who served on active duty during the..
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Post honors all deceased local veterans, including those with unmarked graves
Marshall, TX
In Marshall, Texas, Legionnaires from Post 878 are assuring every veteran receives honors at his grave. The post now will..
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Voorhees, N.J., Township Wall of Honor
Voorhees, NJ
I was recently honored for my Korean and Vietnam era service by the Township of Voorhees, N.J. I received a..
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California post donates presidential document to James Monroe High School
Granada Hills, CA
On Presidents Day, Legion Aircraft Post 581 donated a document signed by President James Monroe to a nearby high school..
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''Bud'' Cornock, World War II veteran, recognized by Navy Reserve
Southfield , MI
Warren "Bud" Cornock of Frank Wendland American Legion Post 253, Royal Oak, Mich., was recognized by the Navy Operational Support..
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In Texas, one veteran dedicates life to painting fallen heroes
Baytown, TX
Ken Pridgeon paints a portrait of a fallen servicemember. | Photo courtesy of Portrait of a Warrior Ken Pridgeon wakes every..
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Frank Roche honored by Detroit Pistons Basketball Association
Royal Oak , MI
On Feb. 20, 2015, my wife Debbie and I were the guests of Detroit Pistons Basketball Association. Prior to the National..
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Center Street Elementary School awarded plaque for Veterans Day program
Horseheads , NY
Bentley Trumble American Legion Post 442 of Horseheads, N.Y., to Center Street Elementary School for its annual Veterans Day..
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Military bugler performs at 10,000th service
Saunderstown, RI
Michael Joseph Jackson, military funeral honors bugler. plays Taps at the state of Rhode Island veterans cemetery in Exeter, Rhode..
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Henry Repeating Arms honors veterans at Great American Outdoor Show
Harrisburg, PA
Henry Repeating Arms presented Military Service Golden Boy Tribute rifles to six veterans, from World War II to Afghanistan, at..
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Berlin salutes returning GIs
Williamsburg, VA
The Checkpoint Charlie Foundation, a nonprofit educational group in Berlin, Germany, welcomes returning Army and Air Force GIs who served..
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70 years of continuous Legion membership
Frankenmuth, MI
American Legion Post 150 in Frankenmuth, Mich., honored two members who have 70 years of continuous membership in The American..
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Edison Park Post 541 (Chicago) TV interview
Chicago, IL
In 2006 Edison Park Post 541 of Chicago was interviewed on public television. The interview was done live and a..
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Ohio squadron raises $10,458 for OCW
Grand Rapids, OH
On Nov. 15, the Grand Rapids American Legion Post 232 in Grand Rapids, Ohio, was the host of the seventh..
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