Legion member and author Rex Gooch awarded 2020 Independent Publishers Book Award
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Legion member and author Rex Gooch awarded 2020 Independent Publishers Book Award

Sioux Falls, SD
"The Aviators," written by Rex Gooch, is a bronze medal winner in the 2020 Annual Independent Publisher (IPPY) Book Awards...
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American Legion national commander visits Post 42, Ocean Springs, Miss.
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American Legion national commander visits Post 42, Ocean Springs, Miss.

Ocean Springs, MS
Post 42 (Ocean Springs, Miss.) was honored to host American Legion National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford during his visit..
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Missouri's Eagle Scout Recognition Day at State Capitol
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Missouri's Eagle Scout Recognition Day at State Capitol

Fenton, MO
Every year, the newest Eagle Scouts in Missouri get to attend a ceremony in the State Capitol. After the ceremony,..
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Eagle Scout Recognition Day at Missouri State Capitol
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Eagle Scout Recognition Day at Missouri State Capitol

Fenton, MO
Eagle Scouts from the Class of 2019 who reside in the state of Missouri were invited to the Missouri..
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Francis Scott Key Squadron 11 member receives citation from Maryland House of Delegates
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Francis Scott Key Squadron 11 member receives citation from Maryland House of Delegates

Frederick , MD
On Jan, 7, 2020, at the Maryland House of Delegates in Annapolis, SAL member Josh Marks was presented with a..
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Open letter to the American Legion Family
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Open letter to the American Legion Family

Royse City, TX
I truly believe that the military instills in us certain characteristics like selfless service, leadership, loyalty and duty. The members..
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American Legion Post 28 (Ephrata, Wash.) donates to school district
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American Legion Post 28 (Ephrata, Wash.) donates to school district

Ephrata, WA
On behalf of American Legion Post 28 and Auxiliary Unit 28 of Ephrata, Wash., we are proud to present the..
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Town of Mount Airy (Md.) honors mayor for his dedicated service for community and VSOs
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Town of Mount Airy (Md.) honors mayor for his dedicated service for community and..

Mount Airy, MD
On December 2 2019, Council member Patty Washabaugh and Francis Scott Key Squadron 11 member Josh Marks honored Town of..
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"Gaultney Brothers Memorial Highway"
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"Gaultney Brothers Memorial Highway"

Le Roy, IL
Illinois Senate/House passes Resolution SJR65, "Gaultney Brothers Memorial Highway." Three brothers were lost during WWII from Le Roy, Ill. The..
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American Legion Post 828 hosts annual Veterans Day Ceremony
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American Legion Post 828 hosts annual Veterans Day Ceremony

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Nov. 10, 2019) Fred Brock American Post 828, located on the city’s Eastside, hosted its annual Veterans..
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American Legion Post 47 (Hastings, Minn.) honors Vietnam veterans
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American Legion Post 47 (Hastings, Minn.) honors Vietnam veterans

Hastings, MN
On Sept. 7, 2019, Hastings American Legion Post 47 welcomed, thanked and honored our local and all Vietnam veterans. ..
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Ness brothers serve American Legion combined 110 years
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Ness brothers serve American Legion combined 110 years

Camp Douglas, WI
Claire Ness was recently honored by Earl Gulligan American Legion Post 133 in Camp Douglas, Wis., for being an active..
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Section of I-74 renamed for Gaultneys

Bellflower, IL
LeRoy, Illinois - State Sen. Chapin Rose has announced that a section of Interstate 74 near LeRoy will be named..
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Legionnaire receives FAA Flight Instructor of the Year Award for Eastern Region
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Legionnaire receives FAA Flight Instructor of the Year Award for Eastern Region

East Moriches, NY
After retiring as the 42nd Infantry Division Aviation Brigade safety officer and UH-1 Instructor Pilot in the New York Army..
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Basic training, American Legion-style

Los Angeles, CA
In 2014, Tim Mosman and Olivia Headley flew to Albuquerque, N.M., to receive instructions from national staff on Basic Training..
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Henry K. Burtner Post 53 recognizes local heroes
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Henry K. Burtner Post 53 recognizes local heroes

Greensboro, NC
Henry K. Burtner Post 53 held their annual Salute to Heroes on Friday August 16, 2019, at their post home..
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Post 52 member turns 100 years old
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Post 52 member turns 100 years old

Mountain Home, AR
Honor Guard members Dave Darrow and Brenda Tamashiro of Alley-White Post 52 celebrated with post member Henry Chodacki and his..
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Washington State Spirit of Service Award recipients
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Washington State Spirit of Service Award recipients

Spokane, WA
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vaughan Dill, Navy Public Affairs Support Element, Det. Northwest SPOKANE, Wash. – Servicemembers from each..
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State of Maryland and Frederick County honor past commander Keith Clevenger of Francis Scott Key Post 11
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State of Maryland and Frederick County honor past commander Keith Clevenger of Francis Scott..

Frederick, MD
July 20, 2019 Today in Frederick County, Md., is Commander Keith Clevenger Day. Past Commander Clevenger was recognized by Maryland..
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 and Frederick County, Md., declare every Friday a RED Friday for the remainder of 2019
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 and Frederick County, Md., declare every Friday a..

Frederick, MD
Commander Keith Clevenger and Frederick County Executive Jan H. Gardner declared every Friday as “RED Day” for the remainder of..
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Signal Corps corporal recognized 68 years later
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Signal Corps corporal recognized 68 years later

Ridley Park, PA
Corporal Stanley Thomas Hencinski By Robert Stanley Hencinski On Friday, December 7, 2018, at the American Legion post in Oaklyn, New..
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Young Legion member is Navy's Shiphandler of the Year
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Young Legion member is Navy's Shiphandler of the Year

Laurel, MD
See the Navy News Service's June 8 post with 3 pics at https://www.navy.mil/submit/display.asp?story_id=109856. 27 year-old Mitch is a 9-year member of..
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 lobbies local and state government for advocation of passage of LEGION Act
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 lobbies local and state government for advocation of passage..

Frederick, MD
Former Commander Keith Clevenger and Squadron 11 member Josh Marks have been lobbying local town governments, and the office of..
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Legionnaires chosen as Freedom Festival heroes
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Legionnaires chosen as Freedom Festival heroes

Marion, IA
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, conducts a multi-event celebration for the 4th of July. One of those events is the selection of..
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Grand Haven (Mich.) Post 28 receives commendation on U.S. House floor by Congressman Bill..

Grand Haven, MI
June 12, 2019, was a special day for Charles A. Conklin American Legion Post 28, Grand Haven, Mich. U.S. Congressman..
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Hulin Theriot selected American Legion State Firefighter of the Year
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Hulin Theriot selected American Legion State Firefighter of the Year

Jennings, LA
During the 101st Annual Convention of the American Legion Department of Louisiana, which was held in Alexandria on June 8,..
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Post 19 wins two state-level media awards
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Post 19 wins two state-level media awards

Jennings, LA
During the 101st Annual Convention of the American Legion Department of Louisiana, which was held in Alexandria from June 6-9,..
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Bergen County (NJ ) American Legion installs officers; Fran Carrasco of Lodi installed as 87th commander
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Bergen County (NJ ) American Legion installs officers; Fran Carrasco of Lodi installed as..

Lodi, NJ
ROCHELLE PARK, NJ -- Francis A. “Fran” Carrasco was installed on May 18 as the 87th commander of the Bergen..
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5th District (Ohio) Legionnaire of the Year 2018-2019
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5th District (Ohio) Legionnaire of the Year 2018-2019

New Riegel, OH
SPOTLIGHT ON 5th DISTRICT (OHIO) LEGIONNAIRE OF THE YEAR: Seneca County Veteran Meet Michael Mike Nye, who served our country..
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 Commander Keith Clevenger presents Navy JROTC medals to cadets
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Francis Scott Key Post 11 Commander Keith Clevenger presents Navy JROTC medals to cadets..

Frederick , MD
On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, American Legion Post 11 Commander Keith Clevenger honored two top Navy JROTC cadets with medals..
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