''Bud'' Cornock, World War II veteran, recognized by Navy Reserve
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

''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..
3,920 views
In Texas, one veteran dedicates life to painting fallen heroes
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

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..
5,860 views
Frank Roche honored by Detroit Pistons Basketball Association
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

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..
4,434 views
Center Street Elementary School awarded plaque for Veterans Day program
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

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..
3,701 views
Military bugler performs at 10,000th service
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

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..
4,147 views
Henry Repeating Arms honors veterans at Great American Outdoor Show
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

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..
3,830 views
Berlin salutes returning GIs
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

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..
4,016 views
70 years of continuous Legion membership
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

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..
3,705 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

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..
3,195 views
Ohio squadron raises $10,458 for OCW
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

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..
4,085 views
Young veterans help drive Texas post
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Young veterans help drive Texas post

Jourdanton, TX
The youngest generation of veterans are reaching out and standing up at American Legion Post 436 in Jourdanton, Texas. Isaias..
4,177 views
Oklahoma post recognizes veterans with gifts, time, thanks
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Oklahoma post recognizes veterans with gifts, time, thanks

Cushing, OK
As the population ages and the Greatest Generation dwindles in numbers, more veterans find themselves in retirement communities and nursing..
3,832 views
Rider of the Year
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Rider of the Year

Winona , MN
The Winona American Legion Riders (ALR) happily announced the 2014 Rider of the Year. The person nominated for this honor..
3,687 views
Ohio Legionnaire receives highest French honor
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Ohio Legionnaire receives highest French honor

Parma , OH
At a ceremony during the post general membership December meeting, George Lizanich, a member of Joseph J Jacubic Post 572..
4,465 views
Battle of the Bulge veterans honored in song
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Battle of the Bulge veterans honored in song

Sanibel, FL
December 1944. The Ardennes region of Belgium, France and Luxembourg. The horrid, frigid weather had never been colder. Desperate men,..
5,395 views
Pennsylvania boy helps veterans with combat injuries, earns congressional citation
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Pennsylvania boy helps veterans with combat injuries, earns congressional citation

Morgantown, PA
Photo courtesy of Linda Jacobs | Commander Roger Jacobs of American Legion Post 537 Morgantown, Alexander Hummel, Rep. Mark Gillen..
4,879 views
D-Day veterans able to receive sand from Normandy beaches
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

D-Day veterans able to receive sand from Normandy beaches

Bonita Springs, FL
Photos of Omaha Beach courtesy of John McWilliams For veterans who served on D-Day at the beaches of Normandy, France, sand..
4,568 views
Distinguished Legionnaire Joan De Munbrun Promoted to Post Everlasting
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Distinguished Legionnaire Joan De Munbrun Promoted to Post Everlasting

Chula Vista, CA
Joan De Munbrun, a Legionnaire with the Charles W. Turner Post 867 at the Chula Vista Veterans Home in California’s..
4,546 views
Ms. NJ Veteran Delisa Sliker
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Ms. NJ Veteran Delisa Sliker

Fort Dix, NJ
McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst resident Delisa Sliker was recognized as Ms. New Jersey Veteran at the conclusion of a series of four New..
4,753 views
American Legion event names Mr. NJ Veteran
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

American Legion event names Mr. NJ Veteran

Atlantic City, NJ
Williamstown resident Jason Montgomery was recognized as “Mr. New Jersey Veteran” at the conclusion of a series of four New..
3,905 views
Mercer County, N.J., Legion vice commander receives DoD office honor
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Mercer County, N.J., Legion vice commander receives DoD office honor

Hamilton, NJ
McGuire-Ft. Dix-Lakehurst: Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler joined the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an office of..
4,407 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Legion post rededicated to fallen soldier

Deland, FL
Adam Quinn was born on June 6, 1985, and was a Junior Reserve Officer Training Candidate while attending Deland High..
3,890 views
Post 385 presents Americanism Medal
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Post 385 presents Americanism Medal

Pembroke Pines, FL
Post Commander James Tewes presented the Americanism Medal to a cadet from the Pembroke Pines-Miramar Civil Air Patrol Squadron at..
4,059 views
97-year-old honored at veterans ceremony in New Jersey
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

97-year-old honored at veterans ceremony in New Jersey

Hoboken, NJ
Having spent most of his tender years from the age of 6 through 18 at St. Joseph's and St. Michael's..
4,397 views
Post 45 recognizes Eagle Scout
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Post 45 recognizes Eagle Scout

Corning, CA
On Aug. 17, 2014, Boy Scouts of America Troop 417 of Red Bluff, Calif., held a Court of Honor for..
4,564 views
Missouri post honors three 70-year members
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Missouri post honors three 70-year members

Warrensburg, MO
(Photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Wilson, 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri) Matthews-Crawford Post 131 in Warrensburg,..
5,300 views
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Moina Michael, poppy creator, honored by Georgia Women of Achievement

Gainesville, GA
Moina Michael, the Poppy Lady, devoted her life to those in the service and to veterans. It is appropriate that..
3,686 views
Remembering the Alcatraz 11 and Vietnam's POW/MIA movement
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Remembering the Alcatraz 11 and Vietnam's POW/MIA movement

Virginia Beach, VA
Above: Dr. Bob Shumaker reuniting with his family after more than eight years in captivity. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is Sept...
10,225 views
World War II vet receives medals earned in combat on 90th birthday
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

World War II vet receives medals earned in combat on 90th birthday

Salineville, OH
More than 70 years after enlisting, World War II veteran George Talbott told his nephew Ray Talbott, also a veteran,..
3,967 views
Honor Flight welcomed home
HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Honor Flight welcomed home

Denver, IA
It was the end of a long and tiring day for 96 veterans and their escorts, but every one of..
4,123 views