American Legion Family of 105 in Belleville, New Jersey, donates $1,500 of Girl Scout cookies
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American Legion Family of 105 in Belleville, New Jersey,..

Belleville, NJ
The Girl Scouts posted on Twitter in December of 2018 that “Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy..
Rio Grande Valley Legionnaire joins McAllen VA Outpatient Clinic’s VAVS Committee
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Rio Grande Valley Legionnaire joins McAllen VA Outpatient Clinic’s VAVS Committee

Harlingen, TX
HARLINGEN, Texas – (April 30, 2026) – On March 1, Lucio Gaitan was certified to serve on the McAllen VA..
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Fleet Week Houston showcases the power of connection, service and community
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Fleet Week Houston showcases the power of connection, service and community

Houston, TX
HOUSTON – (April 22, 2026) – The inaugural Fleet Week Houston brought the spirit of the nation’s sea services to..
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Courage is the mastery of fear
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Courage is the mastery of fear

Ilwaco, WA
We don’t often find articles regarding the exploits of the men and women who put their lives on the line..
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Post 67 (Rincon Inc.) coffee station: Serving veterans at VA medical clinic
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Post 67 (Rincon Inc.) coffee station: Serving veterans at VA medical clinic

Rincon, Puerto Rico
Nothing says good mooring in Puerto Rico more than a nice, hot cup of coffee. Hard to do when you..
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Legion Post 195, VFW Unit 11079 support National Guard during Winter Storm Gianna
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Legion Post 195, VFW Unit 11079 support National Guard during Winter Storm Gianna

Lugoff, SC
Over 350 personnel from the South Carolina Military Department were activated during the last week of January to support Winter..
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Fred Brock Post 828 hosts 3rd Annual MLK Day Veterans Coffee Social
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Fred Brock Post 828 hosts 3rd Annual MLK Day Veterans Coffee Social

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Jan. 19, 2026) – Prior to the start of the 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr...
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Never too old for holiday cheer: “Hogar de Anciano (Elderly) Maria Isabel Inc.”
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Never too old for holiday cheer: “Hogar de Anciano (Elderly) Maria Isabel Inc.”

Rincon, Puerto Rico
On Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, Felix Fussa American Legion Post 67 Rincon Inc. spent the afternoon at the “Hogar de..
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Canton post supports local school with Veterans Day Art Contest
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Canton post supports local school with Veterans Day Art Contest

Canton, GA
Supporting youth and Americanism is one of the four pillars of The American Legion. For the past 3 years, Thomas..
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Program donates 10,000 winter coats to homeless veterans and other needy ahead of the winter cold
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Program donates 10,000 winter coats to homeless veterans and other needy ahead of the..

Canton, GA
Several years ago, the Cherokee County Homeless Veteran program, a subunit of Thomas M. Brady American Legion Post 45 in..
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“Honor, restore, remember”: Post 655 leads Veterans Day gathering at Historic New Trinity Cemetery
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“Honor, restore, remember”: Post 655 leads Veterans Day gathering at Historic New Trinity Cemetery

Haltom City, TX
Haltom City, Texas — Nov. 11, 2025 American Legion Post 655 led a moving Veterans Day Honor & Restoration Gathering at..
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“Lost Medals, Found Legacy: A Vietnam Hero’s Honors Returned to His Family”
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“Lost Medals, Found Legacy: A Vietnam Hero’s Honors Returned to His Family”

Sylvania, OH
Earlier this month, I had an experience that reminded me of the deep bonds we share across generations of service...
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The “Mighty” 20th District, Department of Texas, hosts annual Fall Convention
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The “Mighty” 20th District, Department of Texas, hosts annual Fall Convention

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Oct. 18, 2025) – The “Mighty” 20th District, Department of Texas, held their annual Fall Convention at..
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Warrior Defense Project, 20th District, Department of Texas host Global & National Security Conference
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Warrior Defense Project, 20th District, Department of Texas host Global & National Security Conference

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Oct. 17, 2025) – More than 100 members of the community including lawyers, educators, law enforcement and..
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Disabled veteran/Legionnaire creates adaptive kitchen tool to help others maintain independence
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Disabled veteran/Legionnaire creates adaptive kitchen tool to help others maintain independence

Trout Valley, IL
As I grew older, the combined effects of age and injuries from my Army service caught up with me. Simple..
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John J. Morris Post 62 helps provide water for local homeless population
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John J. Morris Post 62 helps provide water for local homeless population

Peoria, AZ
John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) partnered to provide bottled water for local homeless. In Arizona the temperatures are..
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"Destiny's Daughter" presented to local schools
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"Destiny's Daughter" presented to local schools

Lugoff, SC
Lugoff, S.C.'s Larry Jeffers American Legion Post 195 presented on Thursday, Aug. 28, the book "Destiny's Daughter - The Life..
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John J. Morris Post 62 joins USPS to support Muscular Dystrophy
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John J. Morris Post 62 joins USPS to support Muscular Dystrophy

Peoria, AZ
On Aug. 24, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) joined with the NALC (letter carriers) Roadrunner Branch 6156 to..
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Fred Brock American Legion Family donates school supplies to six elementary schools
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Fred Brock American Legion Family donates school supplies to six elementary schools

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 21, 2025) – The act of donating elementary school supplies is more than just a simple..
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Texas District 20 service officer to join Audie L. Murphy Veterans’ Hospital VAVS Committee
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Texas District 20 service officer to join Audie L. Murphy Veterans’ Hospital VAVS Committee

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 20, 2025) – On Aug. 15, Billy Hill of Chicago was certified to serve as a..
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Mico, Texas, resident to join Audie L. Murphy Veterans’ Hospital VAVS Committee
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Mico, Texas, resident to join Audie L. Murphy Veterans’ Hospital VAVS Committee

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Aug. 13, 2025) – On Aug. 1, Jackie J. Mixon-Johnson, of Mico, Texas, was certified to serve..
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Program donates 74th and 75th vehicles to veterans in need of transportation
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Program donates 74th and 75th vehicles to veterans in need of transportation

Canton, GA
Today was a great day for our program as we were able to donate two gently used vehicles provided to..
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A busy Thursday
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A busy Thursday

Lugoff, SC
Lugoff, S.C.,'s Larry Jeffers Post 195 had a busy Thursday this past July 31, when the post made donations to..
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Department of Texas District 12 provides relief
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Department of Texas District 12 provides relief

Haltom City, TX
On July 16, District 12 Commander Chad Page and Post 655 Adjutant Amy King arrived at Post 208 in Kerrville,..
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Post 208 has vital role in SAR operations, community recovery
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Post 208 has vital role in SAR operations, community recovery

Kerrville, TX
Post 208 (Kerrville, Texas) has been a vital resource for the disaster response to the catastrophic flooding on July 4,..
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Legionnaires donate $17K during Texas annual convention in support of Kerrville flood disaster
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Legionnaires donate $17K during Texas annual convention in support of Kerrville flood disaster

Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (July 16, 2025) – In the aftermath of the recent catastrophic flooding that swept through Kerrville, Texas,..
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A century of valor: honoring World War II hero Ralph Conte
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A century of valor: honoring World War II hero Ralph Conte

Six Mile, SC
In a world where time often dulls memory, one remarkable afternoon in Six Mile, S.C., reminded us that true heroism..
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District 4 represents American Legion at Memorial Day Ceremony in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
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District 4 represents American Legion at Memorial Day Ceremony in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Rincon, Puerto Rico
During Memorial Day, American Legion (Puerto Rico) District 4 gathered to pay tribute to those men and women who offered..
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Post 67 (Rincón, Inc., Puerto Rico) supporting children, youth soccer team
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Post 67 (Rincón, Inc., Puerto Rico) supporting children, youth soccer team

Rincon, Puerto Rico
On June 1, 2025, American Legion Post 67 (Rincón Inc.) took time during their monthly meeting to recognize and donate..
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Valero Texas Open hosts Annual Night To Honor Our Heroes
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Valero Texas Open hosts Annual Night To Honor Our Heroes

San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 4, 2025) – To honor military servicemembers and veterans within Military City USA, the Valero Texas..
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Supporting manners, etiquette and Americanism in South Carolina
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Supporting manners, etiquette and Americanism in South Carolina

Lugoff, SC
Larry Jeffers American Legion Post 195 of Lugoff, S.C., presented Doby's Mill Elementary School with a check for $1,500 and..
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