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Honoring a World War II veteran on his special day
Massillon, OH
On this day, Post 221 and members of the community - along with local fire and law enforcement departments, the..
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Quilts of Valor
Albert Lea, MN
In 2003, a quilter named Catherine Roberts started a movement that became Quilts of Valor (QOV) when her son was..
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The Colony commander finds old friends at Kingsville Legion
The Colony, TX
While visiting family in Kingsville, Texas, Holley-Riddle Post 21 Commander Mary Garcia decided to see if she..
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"Hometown Vets" portrait show
Carol Stream, IL
Celebrating veterans of all eras, Chicago veteran artist paints portraits of local vets; their faces have a story to tell...
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Post remembers namesake on 115th anniversary of his death
Merchantville, NJ
Cpl. Fredrick W. Grigg enlisted in the U.S. Army on April 11, 1917, at 22. He died on Oct. 15,..
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Lowe's community event - grand opening, Leland
Leland, NC
Leland, N.C.: John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 celebrates a grand opening! Lowe's is a new member of the Leland..
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Post 21 represents veteran community at Ascendant LPGA Tournament
The Colony, TX
Women veterans of Holley-Riddle Post 21 represented the local veteran community as flag pin attendants at the..
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Library addition
McAllen, TX
Cooler weather is here, and it won't get better. If you are outside, you will probably see snow and ice...
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Post 253 flag dedication/veteran recognition 2023
Festus, MO
Post 253 participated in a flag dedication and veteran recognition ceremony on Monday, Oct. 9, at the Elks Lodge Festus-Crystal..
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Auxiliary holds first estate sale
Canton, GA
Legion Post 45 held its first estate sale, with all proceeds benefiting the Cherokee Homeless Veterans program. For years the Auxiliary..
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A man from Brazil: snapshot of a Post 2 life member
Dunedin/Palm Harbor , FL
Post 2 in Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, presented this life membership card to World War II veteran George N. Craig..
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Annual Detachment of Maryland Camp Out
Cheltenham , MD
Each year the Detachment of Maryland sponsors a Camp Out, open and free of charge to members and families of..
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Third annual Veteran Fly Fishing Event comes to an end
Canton, GA
The three-day class events, scheduled twice a year, cover equipment used in fly fishing, entomology (aquatic bugs), fly tying, common..
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New Jersey Legion Family celebrates autistic children
Brick, NJ
On Sept. 9, the Ocean County American Legion Family, led by chairman Nicholas Wingler, past detachment commander, held the eighth..
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ManyThanks2U
New Freedom, PA
In May 2018 I was involved in a rather serious car accident (see above). Police, firefighters and EMS staff quickly..
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Holley-Riddle Post 21 presents POW/MIA sunset vigil
The Colony, TX
American Legion Post 21 of The Colony, Texas, held a POW/MIA Recognition Sunset Vigil at Stewart Creek Park on Sunday..
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Adm. Arthur F. Spring Memorial American Legion Post 4 (Olongapo, Philippines) holds POW/MIA Recognition..
Olongapo, Philippines
Adm. Arthur F. Spring Memorial American Legion Post 4 in Olongapo, Philippines. held a ceremony on Sept. 15, 2023, in..
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POW/MIA ceremony at Camp Casey, South Korea
Dongducheon, South Korea
On Sept. 15, 2023, during National POW/MIA Recognition Day, Col. Lewis L. Millet Memorial American Legion Post 38 and Bonifas-Barrett..
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Scholarship recipient visits, thanks American Legion Post OK28
Okinawa, Japan
In July 2023, Jennifer Chaney, American Legion Scholarship recipient, visited American Legion Post OK28 in Okinawa, Japan. She thanked the..
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Post 2 works to honor local veterans
Bristol, CT
American Legion Post 2 is remembering our fallen brothers in arms. This is being done by placing a..
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2nd annual Commemoration of the End of World War II
East Hartford, CT
On Sunday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the World War II Legacy Foundation honored..
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Founders Day parade in McGregor, Texas
McGregor, TX
Members of Post 273 in McGregor, Texas, participated in the town's Founders Day celebration. Even though there was a huge..
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We remember 9-11, Patriot Day
Colorado Springs, CO
On Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, a few members of the Neal Thomas Jr.-Centennial Post 209 family in Colorado Springs, Colo.,..
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Patriot Day Parade at Ellsworth AFB, Box Elder, S.D.
Box Elder, SD
American Legion Riders attached to South Dakota Post 22 participated in the Patriot Day Parade at Ellsworth AFB, Box Elder,..
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Patriot Day 2023 in Queen Creek, Ariz.
Queen Creek, AZ
Duane Ellsworth American Legion Post 129 in Queen Creek, Ariz., along with the Town of Queen Creek, hosted a 9/11..
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Persistence solves mystery of WWI funeral flag returned to family
Greeneville , TN
In February 2023, Rich Urban walked into the newsroom of the Greeneville Sun with a century-old mystery to share. Urban..
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Patriot Day! Are your flags at half-mast?
Huntsville, TX
The American Legion Sam Houston Post 95 flags are being flown at half-mast today, 9/11/23, in honor of Patriot Day..
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Small post doing big things in Texas
Hamilton, TX
Cunningham Post 222 in Hamilton, Texas, entered a float in the DOVEFEST Parade (opening of dove-hunting season) on Sept. 2,..
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My beloved Post 472
Struthers, OH
Hi. My name is Terry. I'm a female vet. My legion accepted me with open arms, I worked alongside the..
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Please never forget 9/11
Bellerose, NY
I'm greatly troubled by the belief of some who think we must move on, that there is still too..
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