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My America
"My America" tells the story of living in America through the eyes of a baby boomer. During this 75-year period..
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From Mail to Mountain
"From Mail to Mountain" is a detailed portrayal of the daily life of an Army private, Chuck Jackson, who served..
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Lunch with a friend
I had lunch with a friend today and saw myself as I think she was seeing me. We talked of..
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Scarlet Guard American Legion color guard - 40 years of service
The Scarlet Guard American Legion color guard is a showcase color guard unit that represents the American Legion Family of..
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The lost dog tag
In early September, Mike Stojak (former post commander) received a call at the Huntley American Legion from Jim Elam (Army..
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Vietnam ... through my lens
"Vietnam...through my lens" follows Stu Richel's journey as a combat journalist and photographer to, through and beyond his military service..
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How we got started with The American Legion
One fine day many years ago in Sun Prairie, Wis., I was waiting at the depot where the downtown park..
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Toys for Tots event sponsored by Stoughton (Mass.) Post 89
On Nov. 19, 2022, Stoughton (Mass.) American Legion Post 89 sponsored a Toys for Tots night at our post. Many..
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Memories of Pearl Harbor: A Final Farewell
The United States annually memorializes the anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor. The news is full of stories and..
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Quilts of Honor awarded
The Quilts of Honor program was started by Army veteran Gail Belmond in California and is now expanding nationwide. ..
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My Home Town
My Home Town A Poem By William T. Elliott In the town where I come from, they call the Veteran’s Town, I really don’t feel..
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Two WWII Navy veterans on same ship at same time, living in South Jersey,..
I would like to pay tribute to George Kromis and Simon Zayon for their service to our country in the..
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It's our code
IT’S OUR CODE By Ed Creamer On Aug. 30, 2006, Marine Col. F. Brooke Nihart, 87, executed his orders to report for..
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101 Chuck YEAGER-isms: Wit & Wisdom from America’s Hero
“First time I saw a jet…I shot it down.” Chuck YEAGER-ism #44 How many of us can say that? Chuck..
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Flying Under the Radar; the Men, the Mission, and the Aircraft of the Department..
There exists in the State Department an obscure aviation program that has performed dangerous missions, often in war zones, and..
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One of a kind
As historian for Simeon L. Nickerson Post 64 of Middleboro, Mass., I recently received a box of historical documents from..
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A Soldier's Heart: The 3 Wars of Vietnam
"A Soldier’s Heart" is a moving and expansive memoir by Vietnam veteran Ray Gauvin. The story takes us from the..
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Why Gold Star Fathers Day matters
During the 2016 presidential election, Khizr Khan brought Gold Star Fathers to the forefront as he eloquently spoke at the..
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Inside Manzano: The life of A Nuclear Special Weapons Storage Site
In 1946 the U.S. DoD built a nuclear special weapons storage site in the Manzano Mountains of Albuquerque,..
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First Annual Hog Roast/Corn Boil
We lucked out with a perfect weather day in August 2022. A crowd of 450+ gathered for our first..
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Vietnam Resurrected
Poem
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Deadly SNAFU, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C, and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
Recently I became aware of water contamination issues at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii. For six months I investigated..
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Combat To College
Combat to College is the guide for student veterans who want to win the college battle. Utilize the unique skills..
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Ever Faithful to the Call
Here is a new resource for American Legion planners of services, ceremonies and observances for Veterans Day 2022 to consider:..
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Fair winds and following seas
Captain Paul X. Rinn, USN (ret.), was the first commanding officer of the third-generation USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) and..
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Vietnam Beyond
“Vietnam Beyond” is not only a photographic accounting of a soldier’s time while serving in a front-line unit in the..
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"Respect" and "Forgotten"
I am sick and tired of some people not respecting our flag, ignoring and/or murdering our national anthem and ignoring..
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Our Land
I have written a patriotic poem entitled "Our Land." I tried to capture the sacrifice of our American servicemen and..
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Legacy
John Howard Strain was a member of the 5th Marine Regiment during the first world war. He lost his..
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The Poncho
I have watched the newsreels of our soldiers in combat and marveled at the new equipment that they carry: Kevlar..
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