Vasseur selected as Department Firefighter of the Year
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Vasseur selected as Department Firefighter of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana Convention held in Alexandria June 2-5, Retired Fire Chief Bobby Vasseur (center) from..
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Dartez-Williams honored as Department Citizen of the Year
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Dartez-Williams honored as Department Citizen of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the American Legion Department of Louisiana convention (state-level meeting) held in Alexandria June 2-5, Ella Dartez-Williams (center) was named..
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Barry Donadio awarded Conspicuous Service Star by New York governor
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Barry Donadio awarded Conspicuous Service Star by New York governor

Ronkonkoma, NY
On May 18, 2022, Barry Donadio was awarded New York State’s Conspicuous Service Star medal by New York Gov. Kathy..
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$10,000 donation given to Adolph Pfister Post 1038, Valhalla, N.Y.
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$10,000 donation given to Adolph Pfister Post 1038, Valhalla, N.Y.

Valhalla, NY
ShopRite management brought their managers together to make this special donation. What a nice surprise! Great people! Incredibly grateful to..
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ROTC Awards
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ROTC Awards

Lexington, KY
After two years of pandemic restrictions, Man o' War Post 8, Lexington, Ky., resumed its ROTC awards program. This is..
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Post 506 celebrates 75th anniversary
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Post 506 celebrates 75th anniversary

Crowley, LA
At a ceremony conducted at Crowley City Hall on April 28, 2022, Doris “Dorie” Miller Post 506 of The American..
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75-Year Membership Certificates
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75-Year Membership Certificates

Lewistown, MT
On March 24, 2022, officers of American Legion Post 16 in Lewistown, Mont. presented two 75-Year Membership Certificates to 94-year-old..
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American Legion Dorie Miller Post 506 of Crowley, La., to be honored by mayor April 28
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American Legion Dorie Miller Post 506 of Crowley, La., to be honored by mayor..

Crowley, LA
Crowley American Legion Post 506 Turns 75 Contact information: American Legion Miller Post 506 P.O. Box 221 628 West 3rd Street Crowley, LA 70526 Carolyn DeVeaux,..
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Fred Brock Post 828, others honor Dr. King with wreaths
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Fred Brock Post 828, others honor Dr. King with wreaths

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 3, 2022) – To honor the life, accomplishments and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King..
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Never too late to welcome them home
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Never too late to welcome them home

The Colony, TX
Holley – Riddle Post 21 of The Colony, Texas, became a United States Vietnam War Commemoration Commemorative Partner this year..
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Legionnaire receives 50-year certificate
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Legionnaire receives 50-year certificate

Puyallup, WA
Legionnaire Larry Snoke receives his 50-year certificate from Rex Faubion, commander of Puyallup's R. Vernon Hill Memorial Post 67, Department..
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Honoring the Brunswick County Deputy Sheriff of the Year 2022
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Honoring the Brunswick County Deputy Sheriff of the Year 2022

Leland, NC
John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68, Leland, N.C. SUBJECT: Brunswick County Deputy Sheriff honored by Leland American Legion Post 68 On..
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Bel Air (Md.) Post 39 remembers Vietnam Veterans Day, 29 March 2022
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Bel Air (Md.) Post 39 remembers Vietnam Veterans Day, 29 March 2022

Bel Air, Maryland, MD
Maj. Gen. Robert L. Edmundson, commander of Aberdeen Proving Grounds and commanding general of the U.S. Army Cyber Command, was..
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Arkansas American Legion College
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Arkansas American Legion College

Rogers, AR
On March 11-13 the inaugural Arkansas Legion College was held at Post 100 in Rogers. This was an outstanding event..
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Quilts of Valor honors at-home veterans in Franklin, Tenn.
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Quilts of Valor honors at-home veterans in Franklin, Tenn.

Franklin, TN
Pat McMahon, chairperson of the local Quilts of Valor Guild, accompanied by American Legion Post 215 members Willie Mac Gentry..
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Richland American Legion Post 548 chaplain honored at Pittsburgh Steelers game
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Richland American Legion Post 548 chaplain honored at Pittsburgh Steelers game

Bakerstown, PA
Harry VanRiper, the Richland American Legion Post 548 chaplain, was recently recognized at a Pittsburgh Steelers football game during the..
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American Legion NE Post 630 honors top first responders
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American Legion NE Post 630 honors top first responders

Blue Ash, OH
For the third consecutive year American Legion Northeast Post 630 has recognized the top police officer and firefighter in the..
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Heroes all around me and angels in my pocket
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Heroes all around me and angels in my pocket

Mesa, AZ
I’m 72 years old now. I had many stints, a defibrillator and a stroke just before the pandemic. I work..
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Nelson Middle School honors American Legion Post 178 veterans
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Nelson Middle School honors American Legion Post 178 veterans

Frisco, TX
Members of the Nelson Middle School Junior Honor Society honored American Legion Post 178 veterans by presenting them with a..
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Fallen Marine who loved hockey honored by Visiting Angels
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Fallen Marine who loved hockey honored by Visiting Angels

Omaha, NE
Cpl. Daegan Page, one of 13 U.S. servicemembers who lost his life in the attack at the Kabul airport during..
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Post 178 recognized by Frisco ISD board of trustees
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Post 178 recognized by Frisco ISD board of trustees

Frisco, TX
The Frisco Independent School District Board of Trustees recognized the contributions of American Legion Post 178 to the district at..
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Veterans Wednesday breakfast
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Veterans Wednesday breakfast

Pulaski, TN
Every Wednesday morning there is one thing on a lot of our minds at American Legion Post 60 in Pulaski,..
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Post 178 founding member selected as Frisco’s 2021 Distinguished Veteran
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Post 178 founding member selected as Frisco’s 2021 Distinguished Veteran

Frisco, TX
Lee C. Myrben, founding and current member of American Legion Post 178, was honored as Frisco’s 2021 Distinguished Veteran by..
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American Legion Post 27 (Ga.) honors Richmond Hill 2021 Firefighter of the Year
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American Legion Post 27 (Ga.) honors Richmond Hill 2021 Firefighter of the Year

Richmond Hill , GA
By H. Jamar American Legion JE Lanier Post 27 recently honored Richmond Hill Fire Department 2021 Firefighter of the Year Parker..
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Post 15 (Kent, Wash.) receives 100% Honor Ribbon for membership
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Post 15 (Kent, Wash.) receives 100% Honor Ribbon for membership

Kent, WA
During the 2020-2021 membership year, Post 15 of Kent, Wash., achieved 100% membership and was awarded the National Commander's Honor..
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Community honors former Post 178 commander
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Community honors former Post 178 commander

Frisco, TX
Fred Rogers, former commander of American Legion Post 178, was honored by the Frisco City Council, Frisco ISD, and representatives..
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Remembering three chaplains/POWs of WWII
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Remembering three chaplains/POWs of WWII

Ocean Springs, MS
We are all familiar with the Four Chaplains who lost their lives that others may live when USAT Dorchester..
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Being everyday heroes with the Red Cross
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Being everyday heroes with the Red Cross

Forestville, CT
Hi. My name is Brian Avery and I am the commander of American Legion Post 209 in Forestville, Conn. I am..
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Post 15 (Kent, Wash.) achieves 100% participation, 2020-2021 banner for Child Welfare Foundation
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Post 15 (Kent, Wash.) achieves 100% participation, 2020-2021 banner for Child Welfare Foundation

Kent, WA
Chriss R. Moen, MSG, U.S. Army (retired), Legionnaire and second vice commander of Post 15 in Kent, Wash., received and..
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Post 19 earns American Legion state media awards
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Post 19 earns American Legion state media awards

Jennings, LA
During the 2021 American Legion Department of Louisiana convention held in Alexandria June 17-20, Department Commander Byron Comeaux (right), Department..
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