Cub Scouts donate to Royal Oak Post 253
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Cub Scouts donate to Royal Oak Post 253

Royal Oak, MI
Cub Scouts from Addams School Pack #1604 held a bake sale, and donated $193 from the profits to Frank Wendland..
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Post 457, Sunbury, Ohio
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Post 457, Sunbury, Ohio

Sunbury, OH
American Legion Post 457 recently honored three of their World War II members with certificates thanking them for their service...
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Membership milestones
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Membership milestones

Miami, FL
Members of American Legion Post 346 in Miami are being recognized for continuous years of service. The most junior member..
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Bruckenthal-Cann Post 385 honors Eagle Scouts
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Bruckenthal-Cann Post 385 honors Eagle Scouts

Pembroke Pines, FL
On April 12, 2016, Boy Scout Troop 224 held its biannual Court of Honor. Three Eagle Scouts were recognized, and..
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Post 154 honors veteran educators in school district
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Post 154 honors veteran educators in school district

Pflugerville, TX
Kerlin-Lyerly American Legion Post 154 presented a check for $500 during its April membership meeting at the Pflugerville Library on..
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Little River American Legion Post 186 award
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Little River American Legion Post 186 award

Little River, SC
On Tuesday, March 29, Little River (S.C.) American Legion Post 186 presented Frank Pollock with a certificate of appreciation and..
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Honor Flight
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Honor Flight

Miami, FL
On April 2, 2016, Legionnaires from Post 346 in Miami were selected to accompany World War II veterans to Washington,..
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Legionnaire recognized for 70 years of membership
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Legionnaire recognized for 70 years of membership

Jennings, LA
At the March meeting of James O. Hall Post 19 of The American Legion, Department of Louisiana, Allen Medus (pictured)..
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Veterans honored at American Legion awards ceremony
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Veterans honored at American Legion awards ceremony

McMinnville, TN
American Legion Post 173 held its awards ceremony on Friday, March 18, 2016, honoring six individuals who served their country..
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O.C. honors eight adventurous seniors/WWII vets to fly in vintage biplane

Fullerton, CA
94-year-old U.S. Army WWII veteran (B-29 radio operator) Vince Van Velzer, along with four other senior veterans and three female..
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Legion member reaches 100th birthday
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Legion member reaches 100th birthday

Harmony, NC
Mr. Dick Norris, Legionnaire from North Iredell Post 113 of Harmony, N.C., had his 100th birthday in early March. "Mr. Dick"..
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North Carolina Legionnaire celebrates 100th birthday

Harmony, NC
North Iredell American Legion Post 113 celebrated the 100th birthday of longtime Legionaire Mr. Dick Norris. After serving in the..
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Oro Valley, Ariz., Post and Unit 132 receive award
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Oro Valley, Ariz., Post and Unit 132 receive award

Oro Valley, AZ
During the opening ceremony of the 2016 Stand Down for homeless and at-risk veterans, the event’s sponsoring organization, Tucson Veterans..
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WWII vet to receive French Legion of Honor medal
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WWII vet to receive French Legion of Honor medal

New Castle, IN
Carl R. Crisp, 91, was presented the French Legion of Honor medal during a ceremony Aug. 1, 2015, in New..
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New Jersey post sends Coasties home for the holidays
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New Jersey post sends Coasties home for the holidays

Stone Harbor, NJ
For the second year in a row, Stephen C. Ludlam American Legion Post 331 of Avalon and Stone Harbor, N.J.,..
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Post 385 - Supporting youth in our community
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Post 385 - Supporting youth in our community

Pembroke Pines, FL
Nathan Bruckenthal-Adam Cann Memorial Post 385 supports local Boy Scout Troop 224. Here is an article in this month's local..
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Edwin Newman, '63 Convention speaker
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Edwin Newman, '63 Convention speaker

North Platte, NE
Jack Freiberg is a 90-year-old past post commander. He spent his entire life, up until the last three years, in..
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Post 449 awards Outstanding Public Safety plaque to Elm Grove police department
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Post 449 awards Outstanding Public Safety plaque to Elm Grove police department

Brookfield, WI
ELM GROVE (Nov. 19, 2015) – The Elm Grove police department received a special Outstanding Public Safety Award for 2015..
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Women Veterans of Southwest Missouri post receives permanent charter
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Women Veterans of Southwest Missouri post receives permanent charter

Springfield, MO
On Nov. 7, 2015, Women Veterans of Southwest Missouri American Legion Post 1214 held its permanent charter ceremony and installation..
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American Legion Post 449 honors police department
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American Legion Post 449 honors police department

Brookfield, WI
The Brookfield Police Department received a special Outstanding Public Safety Award for 2015 from American Legion Post 449 on Nov...
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American Legion Post 555 sponsors two local high school students for Girls State
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American Legion Post 555 sponsors two local high school students for Girls State

Midway City, CA
Karen Neilson and Lisa Nguyen, seniors at Garden Grove High School and Westminster High School respectively, just returned from a..
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Michigan post works with youth to inspire patriots through programming

Boyne City, MI
In Boyne City, Mich., Post 228 has kept the youth involved in Americanism programs for almost two decades. By nurturing..
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World War II heroes receive their welcome in San Diego after Honor Flight
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World War II heroes receive their welcome in San Diego after Honor Flight

San Diego, CA
On Oct. 4, when 80 World War II veterans returned to San Diego from their Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.,..
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Royal Oak (Mich.) Post 253 honors those flying the American flag
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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