Fred Brock Post 828, Auxiliary unit sponsor 12 for Texas Boys/Girls State, present JROTC awards
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Fred Brock Post 828, Auxiliary unit sponsor 12 for Texas Boys/Girls State, present JROTC..

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 22, 2023) – The American Legion is a strong supporter of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps..
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Mighty 20th District supports Our Community Salutes – San Antonio’s Recognition Ceremony
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Mighty 20th District supports Our Community Salutes – San Antonio’s Recognition Ceremony

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 17, 2023) – More than 200 high school students graduating this year from Bexar County and..
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Marion High School JROTC Awards Banguet
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Marion High School JROTC Awards Banguet

Marion, IN
American Legion Post 313 honors Marion High School students with end-of-year awards. Commander Rich Dollar presented the awards for the..
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Celebrating years of continuous membership at Hamon Gray Post 83
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Celebrating years of continuous membership at Hamon Gray Post 83

La Porte, IN
On April 29, 2023, Hamon Gray Post 83 in La Porte, Ind., presented Legionnaires with certificates to honor their years..
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75 years of continuous American Legion membership
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75 years of continuous American Legion membership

La Porte, IN
Tom Smith, senior commander of Hamon Gray Post 83 and I - Susan Levenhagen, post adjutant - recently had the..
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LabTECH Environments, disabled veteran company, awarded
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LabTECH Environments, disabled veteran company, awarded

Ft Myers, FL
LabTECH Environments (LabTECH) by SDVOSB - owned by a 100% service-disabled veteran and member of Post 1921 Harrison Kendall -..
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Legionnaire presented with Certificate of Appreciation from Command Group of U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey, South Korea
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Legionnaire presented with Certificate of Appreciation from Command Group of U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey,..

Camp Casey, South Korea
During the Volunteer Recognition Day at Camp Casey, Korea on April 14, 2023, William D. Beatty, second vice commander/service officer..
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50-Year Certificate to Ed "Buster" Henningfield
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50-Year Certificate to Ed "Buster" Henningfield

New Berlin, WI
The attached picture shows Commander Frank "Phantom" Konieska of Bixby-Hansen Post 171 in Union Grove, Wis., having the honor to..
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Valero Texas Open hosts annual Night to Honor Our Heroes
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Valero Texas Open hosts annual Night to Honor Our Heroes

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (March 31, 2023) – To honor military servicemembers and veterans within Military City USA, the Valero Texas..
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Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans Day
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Fred Brock Post 828 honors Vietnam veterans, family members during National Vietnam War Veterans..

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (March 29, 2023) – To honor Vietnam veterans and their families during the 50th anniversary of the..
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Alabama Post 911 honors 50-year Legion member
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Alabama Post 911 honors 50-year Legion member

Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator A member of Ryan Winslow Post 911 has..
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Receiving my grandfather's posthumous award for his distinguished service
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Receiving my grandfather's posthumous award for his distinguished service

Fenton, MO
It was both an honor and a privilege to accept the Distinguished Service Award from the Department of Missouri on..
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Police officer Jesse Posadas awarded American Legion Law Enforcement Certificate of Commendation
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Police officer Jesse Posadas awarded American Legion Law Enforcement Certificate of Commendation

Virginia Beach, VA
SSgt Robert C. Melberg (U.S. Army) American Legion Post 110, Virginia Beach, Va., awarded the American Legion Law Enforcement Certificate..
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Two Gladstone, Mich., Sons honored for continuous membership
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Two Gladstone, Mich., Sons honored for continuous membership

Gladstone, MI
Gladstone’s August Mattson Sons of the American Legion honors continuous membership Two members of the August Mattson Squad 71 of the..
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Quilt of Valor ceremony

Greenville, SC
At the general meeting of Post 271, Mauldin, S.C., on Nov. 8, 2022, Post Commander Ken Hinkle, awarded me and..
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Department of Colorado Firefighter of the Year
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Department of Colorado Firefighter of the Year

Longmont, CO
Congratulations to Casey Venafro of Castle Rock FD! He was named American Legion Department of Colorado Firefighter of the Year..
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Matthews mayor Higdon awards Veteran of the Year plaque to Greg Smith of Post 235
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Matthews mayor Higdon awards Veteran of the Year plaque to Greg Smith of Post..

Matthews, NC
MATTHEWS, N.C. There was an overflow crowd of well-wishers at the Matthews monthly commissioners meeting on Jan. 23 as..
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American Legion Post 748 officer Col. (retired) Paul Hettich inducted into U.S. Army ROTC Hall Of Fame
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American Legion Post 748 officer Col. (retired) Paul Hettich inducted into U.S. Army ROTC..

Antioch, IL
On Oct. 10, 2022, Col. Paul J. Hettich, Antioch, Ill., was inducted into the 2022 class of the U.S. Army..
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Alaska Legion Family honors WWII, Korean War veterans

Wasilla, AK
American Legion Post 35 in Wasilla, Alaska, held its 16th annual Recognition Dinner for World War II and Korean War..
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Northeast Post 630 honors top police and fire employees
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Northeast Post 630 honors top police and fire employees

Blue Ash, OH
The 2022 City of Blue Ash Top Police Officer and Top Firefighter were honored at the Blue Ash City Council..
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Post 21 leads effort to have The Colony recognized as a Purple Heart City
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Post 21 leads effort to have The Colony recognized as a Purple Heart City

The Colony, TX
American Legion Holley-Riddle Post 21 was instrumental in fulfilling the goal of having the city of The Colony, Texas. officially..
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Celebrations for California veterans with special ceremonies
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Celebrations for California veterans with special ceremonies

San Jose , CA
Over 100 veterans were celebrated in several cities in Northern California on Veterans Day this year. The veterans were recognized..
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Legionnaires of the “Mighty” 20th District attend Veterans Day activities
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Legionnaires of the “Mighty” 20th District attend Veterans Day activities

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Nov. 14, 2022) – Numerous Legionnaires from posts within the “Mighty” 20th District attended events in honor..
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H-E-B Operation Appreciation supports Fred Brock Post 828 on Veterans Day
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H-E-B Operation Appreciation supports Fred Brock Post 828 on Veterans Day

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Nov. 11, 2022) – More than 200 veterans and their family members gathered at Fred Brock American..
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Leland veterans honored by the Town of Leland, N.C.
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Leland veterans honored by the Town of Leland, N.C.

Leland, NC
On Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, the Town of Leland, N.C., sponsored an “Honor Our Local Veterans” Breakfast. It..
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Post 38 honors Distinguished Honor Graduate at Basic Leader Course at NCO Academy, South Korea
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Post 38 honors Distinguished Honor Graduate at Basic Leader Course at NCO Academy, South..

Camp Humphreys, South Korea
William L. Scafe, first vice commander of American Legion Post 38 on Nov. 4, 2022, attended the graduation of the..
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Astros honor two WWII veterans at World Series, Game 2
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Astros honor two WWII veterans at World Series, Game 2

Houston, TX
Katy, Texas (November 3, 2022) – The Houston Astros have made a concerted effort to honor veterans and this special..
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77-year American Legion member celebrates 96th birthday
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77-year American Legion member celebrates 96th birthday

Amery, WI
David Ross Smith, a 77-year member of The American Legion, celebrates his 96th birthday with members of the Amery, Wis...
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Fred Brock Post 828 celebrates 75 years with Diamond Anniversary dinner, show
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Fred Brock Post 828 celebrates 75 years with Diamond Anniversary dinner, show

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Oct. 15, 2022) – Members, guests and supporters of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 gathered at..
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Gahanna American Legion Post 797 receives 2022 Best of Gahanna Award
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Gahanna American Legion Post 797 receives 2022 Best of Gahanna Award

Gahanna, OH
Gahanna Award Program Honors the Achievement GAHANNA October 10, 2022 -- Gahanna American Legion Post 797 (https://www.al797oh.org) has been selected for..
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