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"Retreat, hell! We just got here."
Berryville, VA
America entered World War I to reinforce the battered French and British troops waging a desperate fight against Germany. On..
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Veterans church service
Berryville, VA
On Sunday, Nov. 9, members of Lloyd Williams Post 41 attended morning worship service at the Berryville Baptist Church. We..
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World War II veteran "soldiers" to D.C.
Cottonwood, AZ
In October 1943 in Philadelphia, a 5’1”, 90-pound girl eager to “drop anchor” in the U.S. Navy sat in a..
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The veteran
La Crosse, KS
I remember looking at the dingy, worn and black-and-white photos of men in my dad's World War II Book of..
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Connecticut post honors 104-year-old World War II veteran
Wallingford, CT
On Sept. 8, Highwood Post 150 of Hamden, Conn., took time to visit and honor one of its longest-serving members...
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Miss America supports veterans at job fair
Atlantic City, NJ
The newly crowned Miss America 2015, Kira Kazantsev, joined Atlantic City Mayor Don Guardian, America Legion representatives..
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Sikeston Post 114 celebrates its 70th annual Cotton Festival
Sikeston, MO
National Vice Commander Paul Sanford of Kansas enjoys a ride on the back of an Army jeep with a .50-caliber..
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In the News: Post 385, Pembroke Pines, Fla.
Pembroke Pines, FL
In keeping with the Rise-n-Shine With Membership drive, our post is rededicating itself to striving to spotlight the Legion in..
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Pheasant Hunt for Veterans
Ludington, MI
Last Friday, about 100 local vets showed up for a free pheasant hunt put on by Tails-a-Waggin in Marion, Mich...
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New Hampshire Post 22 welcomes Commander Helm
Lebanon, NH
Newly elected National Commander Mike Helm visited Post 22 in Lebanon, N.H., on Sept. 11. Helm visited with members, enjoyed..
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After 45 years, the friend of a young Marine, killed in Vietnam, finds closure
Anthon, IA
By Karen Newman of The Record This story is about a Marine’s dress uniform. And the Marine who..
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No ordinary lives and no ordinary story
New Market , AL
Last summer retired Col. Tom Fincher of Chapin, S.C., gifted me with a book he wrote. Fincher is the current..
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Corpsvet - honoring all who served
Limestone, ME
This is my and my wife's 1986 Corvette that we have had for several years now. We had it painted..
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Florida post honors two longtime Legionnaires
Lady Lake, FL
American Legion Post 347 in Florida recently celebrated anniversaries of two longtime Legionnaires, 60 years for Wendell Sherman and 50..
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Fourth of July in small-town America
Barbeau, MI
I save old, torn, worn-out American flags. Most years, my husband, Philip, and I bring the flags to..
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Florida Post 385, Boy Scouts retire flags
Pembroke Pines, FL
Boy Scout Troop 224, SW Ranches, Fla., conducted an American Flag Retirement Ceremony to honor the flags collected over the..
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Matt Urban, American hero
Monroe, MI
Every year a group of veterans from Monroe, Mich. (where Matt Urban grew up) go to Washington, D.C. on Veterans..
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San Diego Post 731 achieves new community skate park
San Diego, CA
A year and a half ago, SAL Squadron 731 member Chris Limon approached the Post 731 officers with a proposal..
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Hollywood post promotes flag etiquette for Fourth of July
Hollywood, CA
KTLA television reporter Gayle Anderson was live in Hollywood to learn about flag etiquette for the Fourth of July at..
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USS Slater going homeward bound
Albany, NY
USS Slater, the last destroyer escort afloat in America, will soon return to her home berth in Albany, N.Y. Launched..
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Reuniting after 48 years
Gahanna, OH
By George ‘Rob’ Beam, Gen. George Custer Post 54, Battle Creek, Mich. I kept in touch with a couple of guys..
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Memorial Day brought to life
Orcutt, CA
Orcutt Post 534 held their 2014 Memorial Day program at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Orcutt, Calif. Alan Much, Post..
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District 29 Boys State
Newport Beach, CA
Post 291 hosted the annual District 29 Boys State Orientation Dinner. Ninety high-school juniors were in attendance, as well as..
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A visit to Normandy
Berryville, VA
As a young boy growing up in the 1950s, I worshiped the heroics of our World War II soldiers through..
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Honoring Blue Star Mothers
Stillwater, MN
Minnesota’s Blue Star Mothers were treated at their annual meeting May 3 with gift bags, refreshments and a self-care workshop..
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American Legion coordiates veterans bus donation
Paramus, NJ
The Paramus Veterans Memorial Home received a new bus for its 300 residents. Giulia Kirsch, supervisor of recreation (center left),..
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Donald Wilson, D-Day survivor
Macclenny, FL
My name is Billy J. Gaines Sr. I am a veteran, USMC 1961-1966. I am not writing for myself, though,..
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Kent Island American Legion Post 278 6th annual Wounded Warrior Weekend
Stevensville, MD
On April 25-27, 2014, "Your" Kent Island Amrican Legion hosted five wounded warriors (currently going through combat injury rehab..
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Arkansas post hosts Armed Forces Day
Bella Vista, AR
Post 341 of Bella Vista, Ark., with the Veterans Council of Northwest Arkansas will sponsor a free Armed Forces event..
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Post 284 holds 15th Law & Order Awards
Belleview, FL
On April 11, 2014, Belleview American Legion Post 284 held its 15th Annual Law Officer & Firefighter Awards Banquet. Chaired..
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