Eight Maryland posts house scrapbooks filled with WWII hometown heroes
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Eight Maryland posts house scrapbooks filled with WWII hometown heroes

Hagerstown, MD
Photo from Western Maryland's Historical Library, with permission from David Verdier Hagerstown, Md., resident David Verdier began documenting the stories of..
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Wash. post hosts Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
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Wash. post hosts Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Port Angeles, WA
On March 25, 2014, Michael Chapman, Clallam County commissioner, presented the Clallam County's "Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans Day" Proclamation to..
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Legionnaire receives honor from France
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Legionnaire receives honor from France

Auburn, IL
The honor is as follows: It is my pleasure as Consul General of France in Chicago to inform you, on the..
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Legionnaire receives “Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran” proclamation
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Legionnaire receives “Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran” proclamation

Port Angeles, WA
On March 25, 2014, Michael Chapman, Clallam County commissioner, presented the Clallam County's "Welcome Home, Vietnam Veterans Day" proclamation to..
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Legion post helps Korean War vet finally receives honor for valor posthumously
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Legion post helps Korean War vet finally receives honor for valor posthumously

Green Valley, AZ
Photo courtesy of Regina Ford | Green Valley News | Standing: Tony Day Seated: Wong Suey Lee and Al Fisch What..
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Day of Remembrance Olympia, Washington
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Day of Remembrance Olympia, Washington

Lacey, WA
By Bob Nakamura, American Legion member, Cathay Post 186, District 1, State of Washington. On Feb. 19, 2014, the Washington State..
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Thayer Central presents donation for Operation Airlift
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Thayer Central presents donation for Operation Airlift

Hebron, NE
Thayer Central Junior/Senior High students from Hebron, Neb., are making a difference in the lives of Nebraska veterans. They raised..
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New Benches Donated at the Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic
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New Benches Donated at the Cambridge VA Outpatient Clinic

Cambridge, MD
The Veterans Affairs (VA) Maryland Health Care System recently unveiled two military themed benches for veterans at its Cambridge VA..
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Oro Valley post, Auxiliary receive national award
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Oro Valley post, Auxiliary receive national award

Oro Valley, AZ
American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 and Auxiliary..
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Florida post honors officer of the year
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Florida post honors officer of the year

Crestview, FL
American Legion Post 395 presented its first Law Officer of the Year Award during the Crestview City Council meeting on..
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Appreciation to Cedarburg Fire Department
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Appreciation to Cedarburg Fire Department

Cedarburg, WI
Post 288 Commander Dennis Lorberger and Assistant Chaplain Jim Lee present Cedarburg Fire Department Assistant Chief Vahsholtz and Park Board..
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A proud wife of a serviceman

Lafayette, LA
It's an honor to be married 23 years to an Army pilot. Both of us graduated from Kaplan High School...
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Honored veteran to lead parade
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Honored veteran to lead parade

Biddeford, ME
Richard Giroux will be the grand marshal for the annual Twin Cities Veterans Council parade, which takes place in Biddeford..
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William "Bill" Bayliss receives Purple Heart for wounds on Iwo Jima
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William "Bill" Bayliss receives Purple Heart for wounds on Iwo Jima

Wabash, IN
William Bayliss finally got his Purple Heart – 24 years after he was wounded on Iwo Jima. It came through the..
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American Flag History program
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American Flag History program

Tampa, FL
The American Legion Post 5 (USS Tampa) membership has created a fantastic program called "American Flag History." Commander Bill Hamblin..
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Post 344 wins second place for parade float honoring disabled vets
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Post 344 wins second place for parade float honoring disabled vets

Indianola, NE
Indianola, Neb., Post 344 won second place for a patriotic float for disabled veterans in the Old Settlers Parade, which..
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Chaplain George Schmidt is Virginia Post 110's Legionnaire of the Year
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Chaplain George Schmidt is Virginia Post 110's Legionnaire of the Year

Virginia Beach, VA
Chaplain George Schmidt (left) of American Legion Post 110, Virginia Beach, Va., has earned recognition as Post Legionnaire of the..
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Elijah B. Hayes Post 168 recognizes 70-year member
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Elijah B. Hayes Post 168 recognizes 70-year member

Patterson, CA
Post 168 recently honored Marcel Chapuis for 70 years of Legion service at its installation of officers. A native of Salinas,..
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'This is a real recruiter for the Legion'
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'This is a real recruiter for the Legion'

Battle Creek, MI
After leaving the DEC meeting in Lansing for the drive back home to Battle Creek, I stopped at Eaton/Greenawalt-Flaherty Post..
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15th District attends Florida bill-signing
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15th District attends Florida bill-signing

Tampa, FL
Several members of the 15th District (Tampa area) accompanied the Department of Florida commander in attendance at the Monday, July..
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Greece American Legion Post 468 honored by Joint Chiefs of Staff
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Greece American Legion Post 468 honored by Joint Chiefs of Staff

Rochester, NY
I am writing to tell you about what my post has started and been recognized for by Gen. Martin E..
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Department of Idaho Legion Family donates to children with cancer
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Department of Idaho Legion Family donates to children with cancer

Idaho Falls, ID
The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary Department of Idaho makes $10,500 donation to Camp Magical Moments Cancer Camp for..
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San Diego Post 731 recognizes 70-year member
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San Diego Post 731 recognizes 70-year member

San Diego, CA
At the recent installation of officers for Post 731 at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Willis Forman was recognized for..
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American Legion Post 110 holds officer installation ceremony
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American Legion Post 110 holds officer installation ceremony

Virginia Beach, VA
American Legion Post 110 of Virginia Beach, Va., held its installation ceremony for elected 2013-2014 post officers on July 10,..
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Virginia Boys State delegates give after-action reports
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Virginia Boys State delegates give after-action reports

Virginia Beach, VA
American Legion Post 110 in Virginia Beach, Va., sponsored three delegates to Virginia Boys State, held June 16-22, 2013, at..
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68 years of service
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68 years of service

Loretto, PA
William J. Wyland, center, receives a plaque honoring him for his 68 years of service to Loretto (Pa.) Post 748...
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Woburn's new war memorial
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Woburn's new war memorial

woburn, MA
Dec. 7, 2012, was a beautiful day, a beautiful memorial, and a lot of beautiful people that made a dream..
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Post 42 Ocean Springs congratulates high school students

Ocean Springs, MS
American Legion Post 42 congratulates Vancleave High School students Merrissa Perry and Josh Martins for their achievements. Perry of Vancleave won fourth..
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Legionnaire's powerful 9/11 story wins five-star rating
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Legionnaire's powerful 9/11 story wins five-star rating

Napervile, IL
George Banas - a member of Post 43 in Naperville, Ill. - and his wife were trapped between Tangier, Morocco,..
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American Legion Post & Unit 3 present scholarships
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American Legion Post & Unit 3 present scholarships

Nashua, NH
On June 6, 2013, the James E Coffey Post & Auxiliary Unit 3 presented scholarships to Allison Latham and Dakota..
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