Boy Scouting in The American Legion
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Boy Scouting in The American Legion

San Diego, CA
In 1983 I joined Boy Scout Troop 1 at Post 201 in San Diego, Dwight C. Mitchell. I made it..
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Veteran's-grave desecration act punished
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Veteran's-grave desecration act punished

Boscobel, WI
During the past year, several members of American Legion and VFW posts in southwestern Wisconsin have been attending the trial..
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"Not Home Yet"

Palm City, FL
My name is Gale Baker and I have many family members [mostly deceased] who served honorably in the military. Some..
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Honoring our veterans

Spearfish, SD
The Spearfish, S.D., Post 164 family is hosting their second annual American Legion Ball, in conjunction with the American Legion..
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The Black Scorpion Pilot: A Ford Stevens Military-Aviation Thriller (Book 2)
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The Black Scorpion Pilot: A Ford Stevens Military-Aviation Thriller (Book 2)

Washington, DC
The Black Scorpion Pilot: A Ford Stevens Military-Aviation Thriller (Book 2) With a touch of human spirit and heart-stopping adventure comes..
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Royse City post selects Boys State candidates
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Royse City post selects Boys State candidates

Royse City, TX
The Laramore-Osborne Post in Royse City, Texas, has selected its attendees for Boys State. The Royse City American Legion post..
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Boy Scout with honor

Wynnewood, PA
They deserve a flag… Yet many veterans are left out In May 2014, as he did for the last 30 years,..
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It is the veteran

Dewey, AZ
It is the veteran, not the preacher who has given us freedom of religion. It is the veteran, not the..
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Texas Legion post awarded Home Depot grant
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Texas Legion post awarded Home Depot grant

Bonham, TX
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bonham, Texas, Feb. 4, 2017 American Legion Anderson-Roberts Post 283 has been awarded a grant by The..
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Honoring the memory of the Four Chaplains
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Honoring the memory of the Four Chaplains

Pelham , NY
Pelham Post 50 and St. Catherine's Catholic RC Church honored the memory of the Four Chaplains and their sacrifice. Legionnaires..
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American Legion Extension Institute graduates
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American Legion Extension Institute graduates

Hollywood, CA
Congratulations to our graduates: Dwayne Conyers, David Dolce, Alfonso Hernandez, Michael Hjelmstad, Sidney Hoffner, Patrick Horton, Frances Horton, Sean Jones,..
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Fort Worth Legion Family conducts POW/MIA ceremony
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Fort Worth Legion Family conducts POW/MIA ceremony

Fort Worth, TX
Members of American Legion Post and Auxiliary Unit 626 performed a special POW/MIA remembrance ceremony at the Fort Worth Stock..
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Four Chaplains Memorial Service

Trenton, NJ
On Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, the American Legion Department of New Jersey will conduct a memorial service, as we do..
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Boswell, Ind.
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Boswell, Ind.

Boswell, IN
This is from Dale Nern.
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Return to the USS Cassin Young
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Return to the USS Cassin Young

Great Barrington, MA
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Local teacher brings history to life for young students
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Local teacher brings history to life for young students

Newfane, NY
Heather Pedini is a kindergarten teacher at Roy-Hart Central School in Middleport, N.Y., and brings history to life for her..
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"Dear Mom and Dad"
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"Dear Mom and Dad"

Cochran, GA
Every Memorial Day white crosses decorate the front lawn of the historic Bleckley County courthouse in downtown Cochran, Georgia, each..
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Christmas Eve

Mound, MN
It's Christmas Eve 1968, and I have been out delivering traditional gifts to family and friends when I see the..
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Right out of boot camp
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Right out of boot camp

Mabank, TX
I received orders after I got out of the Philadelphia Naval Hospital (Dec '58) after getting treatment for possible measles..
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American Legion speaks to business leaders
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American Legion speaks to business leaders

Greenville, TX
Every three months the Greenville Chamber of Commerce hosts a Quarterly Luncheon for its members. In the spirit of giving,..
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Search for veterans who served with my uncle
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Search for veterans who served with my uncle

Roachdale, IN
We are searching for veterans who served with my uncle in Vietnam. His name was Herbert Stephen Bechtel and he..
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Honor Flight
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Honor Flight

Greenville, SC
Recent reception at the Grenville International Airport, one of our own members from the Korean War era gets a standing..
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New K-9 officer installed with help from the Legion
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New K-9 officer installed with help from the Legion

Pickens, SC
Donating a check of $250 from American Legion Post 11 in Pickens, S.C., is public relations officer Joe Acampora to..
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Bill Fadely enlisted me in the Air Force

Falling Waters, WV
Small world - the author of "the why don't you go to the head of the line" snippet from "Basic..
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First to fall
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First to fall

Northfield, OH
Ensign William Ignatius Halloran By JC Sullivan "The telegram of his death arrived at 2:30 a.m., Friday, December 12th, by a Western..
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Tribute to veterans

Huntington, WV
Veterans Day is a very special and heartfelt day in our beloved United States of America. On this very day..
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"Never forget"
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"Never forget"

Malden, MA
During the middle of March 2016, I, John Graham, adjutant at American Legion Post 69 in Malden, Mass., received a..
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Centennial Celebration Pancake Breakfast, American Legion Post 129
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Centennial Celebration Pancake Breakfast, American Legion Post 129

Stillwater, OK
Centennial Celebration Pancake Breakfast, American Legion Post 129, Stillwater, Okla. All 50 of the wrestlers from Oklahoma State University attended..
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Bayport, Minn., Post 491 honorees

Bayport, MN
Bayport American Legion Post 491 will be honoring 20 members at our Veteran's Day dinner on who have been active..
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The hardest job in the world

Temecula, CA
No one knows that this is the hardest job in the world. "The sunlight is hitting my eyes. It’s time to..
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