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This Troubled Ground
The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have impacted America in profound ways, yet only a small percentage of Americans know..
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Remorseful Repose
On a sunny Saturday after cleaning the yard. I traveled to the dump for a load to discard; While unloading the truck..
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Me and My Uncle
My uncle Lee Weeks was more than just an uncle. He was my friend. We talked often and kidded..
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He Was Only 19
I visited alone a grave today, He was but 19 when he went away. So full of promise, of hope, and of..
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Leave No Man Behind
"Leave no man behind." Be it Belleau Wood, a tropical Island, a village, city, forest, a jungle surrounded rice paddy, and/or smoke-filled..
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I Remember David
My high school friend David Scolnick was a great friend. in 1968 he joined the Marine Corps and the following..
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Brave And Honorable
Many men and women have served and protect. Who deserve our utmost honor and respect. They go into battle at the voice..
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Sonarman Paul LaMont, recipient of Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal
Pictured: The Hon. Blake Moore, Utah District 1, Paul D. LaMont, American Legion Department of Utah Post 58, and Department..
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Remember
The freedom we share is surely not free. It's paid with lives given for you and for me. All the brave that..
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Curtis High School students help homeless veterans
I'm a retired Marine and a member of American Legion Post 52 in Coventry, Conn. I'm also a volunteer program..
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Captured by Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs
"Captured by Love" shares the inspiring romance and love stories of POWs who returned from the Vietnam War after five,..
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WWI Somme American Cemetery (France)
I belong to Captain Maxson Post 634 in Cambridge, N.Y. I arranged a private tour with Phoenix Custom Tours to..
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No longer foes – friends honor the fallen
In a quiet, forested section of what was once Fort McClellan in Anniston, Ala., former adversaries, once intent on each..
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Memories of a Veteran
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American Legion NSO saves homeless honorably discharged Army disabled veteran's life
My name is Rudolph R. Robinson, past commander of George S. Patton Jr. Tank Corps Post 19, Washington, D.C. I..
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65th Infantry Regiment ("The Borinqueneers") memories
The 65th Infantry Regiment, "The Borinqueneers," a majority all-volunteer Puerto Rican unit from the Puerto Rican National Guard, was activated..
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Veterans Healthcare
More than 3 million veterans use a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health facility for their medical needs. Unfortunately, while the..
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"I came to see you, grandpa."
Photo: 4-year-old grandson at grave. During a recent visit to family in Tennessee, the usual trips were made to various..
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National vice commander visits Grove City, Ohio
American Legion National Vice Commander Kenneth Hylton shared a brief site visit at Paschall Post 164, Grove City, Ohio, on..
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Semper Paratus - Always Ready
Museums can be found just about anywhere. A museum stands as a tribute to history. Museums dedicated to our country’s..
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80 years after Bataan, history has personal resonance in Colorado Springs for hero's son • By STEPHANIE EARLS stephanie.earls@gazette.com April 13,..
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The American Legion Alabama Commander's Cup & CMP 3-Position Air Rifle Junior Olympic Qualifier
For the third year in a row, The American Legion Matthew Blount Post 555 “Triple Nickel” and Shelby County Sport..
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Best Unique Senior Trivia Book
I'm an Army Vietnam-era veteran. For veterans of that time in the service I've written a book (Best Unique Senior..
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Free Speech or Sedition: Book VI Homicide Detective John Francis Kelly series
Kelly’s lured out of retirement to solve what no one else wishes to handle. Who else is better to take..
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Ghost of Samarra
Thank you for the opportunity to present Ghosts of Samarra: U.S. Army Strykers at War in Iraq, published in 2023..
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Proud to be an American
Attached is a picture of Philip K. Smith, U.S. Navy veteran (Vietnam), saluting the American flag raised on his newly..
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Iwo Jima: 50 Years of Memories
"Iwo Jima: 50 Years of Memories" aired throughout the United States and internationally for two decades, garnering praise from WWII..
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A family reunion like no other
This reunion began for most of us, male or female, between 17 and 22. Our family changed and we joined..
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Wellness event with Warrior Strong
On Jan. 15, 2023, American Legion Post 59, along with other veteran organizations, hosted a Wellness Event that included yoga..
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In our own words
I was interview by News 9 inside our banquet hall at Post 170. I was able to speak up on..
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