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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Amityville American Legion Pipe Band nominated as lead bagpipe band for D-Day commemoration ceremonies in June 2023
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Amityville American Legion Pipe Band nominated as lead bagpipe band for D-Day commemoration ceremonies..

Massapequa, NY
On behalf of Historic Programs (https://www.historicprograms.org) and the D-Day Committee, the Amityville American Legion Pipe Band has been nominated as..
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Korean War veteran honored for 60 years of service with American Legion
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Korean War veteran honored for 60 years of service with American Legion

Canandaigua, NY
Sporting a fresh haircut and a patriotic boutonnière on his lapel, a Korean War veteran who turns 90 this December..
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SAL Squadron 105 receives first place in 'Snapshots of Service" Award
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SAL Squadron 105 receives first place in 'Snapshots of Service" Award

Belleville, NJ
Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 105, on Washington Avenue in Belleville, received a first-place award at the 2022..
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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..

Seoul, South Korea
William L. Scafe, first vice commander of American Legion Post 38, South Korea, in September 2022 attended the graduation of..
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Navy lieutenant/Legionnaire wins “Take a Bow” award at Shields Class Sailing Nationals
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Navy lieutenant/Legionnaire wins “Take a Bow” award at Shields Class Sailing Nationals

Newport, RI
Lt. Mitchell A. Kempisty, USN, an 11-year member of American Legion Post 60 in Laurel, Md., won the prestigious “Take..
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Plano post - changing the course of history
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Plano post - changing the course of history

Dallas, TX
It was hard for the new commander of John Low-Joe Smartt Post 53 to talk or write about himself, but..
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75 years later
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75 years later

Wolcott , NY
Recently Wolcott Post 881 received a letter with a large donation. Although it is not unusual for donations to be..
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Post 828 commander appointed District 2 Veterans Affairs representative
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Post 828 commander appointed District 2 Veterans Affairs representative

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 18, 2022) – Burrell Parmer, commander of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828, was sworn in..
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American Legion post donates to local school
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American Legion post donates to local school

Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – American Legion Post 291 donated $1,300 to Orchard Knob Elementary School to help them stock their..
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Post 38 honors Distinguished Honor Graduate at Basic Leader Course, NCO Academy, South Korea
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Post 38 honors Distinguished Honor Graduate at Basic Leader Course, NCO Academy, South Korea

Seoul, South Korea
William L. Scafe, first vice commander of American Legion Post 38, South Korea, on Aug, 1 attended the graduation of..
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American Legion Post 110 Boys State coordinator honored
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American Legion Post 110 Boys State coordinator honored

Virginia Beach, VA
Wendell E. Parker, American Legion Post 110's Boys State coordinator, was honored with Virginia Senate Resolution No. 30 on July..
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Fred Brock Post 828 recognized for 100 percent membership, Post History Narrative
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Fred Brock Post 828 recognized for 100 percent membership, Post History Narrative

Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (July 16, 2022) – Five delegates from Fred Brock American Legion Post 828, District 20, located on..
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Memorial Day surprise at Dallas, Pa., Post 672
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Memorial Day surprise at Dallas, Pa., Post 672

Dallas, PA
I want to share a surprise painting that Morag Michael (my wife) presented to our Legion post (Daddow-Isaacs 672, Dallas,..
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Award of Honorary Life Membership member of Springfield Post 176
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Award of Honorary Life Membership member of Springfield Post 176

Springfield, VA
Award of an Honorary Life Membership to a member of Springfield Post 176 requires a Legionnaire of proven leadership ability..
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Congratulations to Taylor Bell of Troop 2019, Murphysboro, Tenn., American Legion Tennessee Eagle Scout of the Year
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Congratulations to Taylor Bell of Troop 2019, Murphysboro, Tenn., American Legion Tennessee Eagle..

Clarksville, TN
The Rockvale High School student was named the American Legion Department of Tennessee 2022 Eagle Scout of the Year. Ernest..
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Post 38 honors Distinguished Honor Graduate at Basic Leader Course Class 07-22 NCO Academy, South Korea
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Post 38 honors Distinguished Honor Graduate at Basic Leader Course Class 07-22 NCO Academy,..

Seoul, South Korea
Steve Tharp, commander of American Legion Post 38, South Korea, on June 15 attended the graduation of Basic Leader Course..
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Department of Missouri bestows Distinguished Service Award
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Department of Missouri bestows Distinguished Service Award

Fenton (St. Louis), MO
First presented in 1921, The American Legion's Distinguished Service Award was a tribute to those who made the greatest contributions..
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Fred Brock Post 828 holds Joint Installations of Officers Ceremony
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Fred Brock Post 828 holds Joint Installations of Officers Ceremony

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (June 21, 2022) – Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828 Family held their Joint Installations of..
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Members attend Yellowhammer Legion College
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Members attend Yellowhammer Legion College

Hoover, AL
By Patricia A. Douglas Post 911 Public Affairs Coordinator Members of Ryan Winslow Post 911 - Ginger Branson, Patti Douglas and Barry..
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Primeaux is department Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
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Primeaux is department Law Enforcement Officer of the Year

Crowley, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 2-5, American Legion Department Commander Richard Bell..
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Broussard is Department Educator of the Year
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Broussard is Department Educator of the Year

Church Point, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 2-5, Krisinda Broussard received the department’s Educator of..
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Post 244 receives Department Membership Award
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Post 244 receives Department Membership Award

Kinder, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 2-5, Department Vice Commander Carl McGee (left) and..
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Post 183 wins Department Membership Award
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Post 183 wins Department Membership Award

DeQuincy, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 2-5, Department Vice Commander Carl McGee (left) and..
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