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WOMEN VETERANS
Fred Brock Post 828 spotlights Pamela Oliver-Shepheard
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Feb. 26, 2025) – Throughout the past year, Legionnaire Pamela Oliver-Shepheard, adjutant of Fred Brock American Legion..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Supporting law enforcement during national commander's visit
Lugoff, SC
Larry Jeffers American Legion Post 195 hosted a dinner for The American Legion's national commander Monday, March 3, at the..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Vets Town Halls: A platform for veterans' voices
Bristol Community College in Fall River, Mass., is proud to host two Vets Town Halls, providing a unique platform for..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Let Us Remember Together
LET US REMEMBER TOGETHER Let us march And be seen to give voice and form To those who lie in silent graves At home..
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OTHER
Largest VA health-care center opens
Spotsylvania, VA
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Fredericksburg Veterans Affairs Healthcare Center (HCC) Friday afternoon, officials boasted about the 471,000-square-foot..
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LEGION RIDERS
Walton F. Hoffman Memorial ALR Chapter 179’s 7th Annual Fasching Run fundraiser
New Braunfels, TX
At the Walton F. Hoffman Memorial ALR Chapter 179’s 7th Annual Fasching Run fundraiser held in New Braunfels, Texas, on..
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OTHER
FSK Post 11 hosts successful Cash Blast fundraiser to support veterans
Frederick , MD
Frederick, MD — FSK American Legion Post 11 held a successful Cash Blast fundraiser in February, bringing together community members,..
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FAMILY LEGACY
WWI vets take on the Nazis in 1938
Lansing, KS
I am a new member of The American Legion, and as I read The American Legion Magazine, I realize that..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 presents Americanism Award to Soldier's Best Friend for March
Peoria, AZ
On March 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Soldier's Best Friend as the Peoria business of the..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Orville "Russ" Broyles as March veteran of the..
Peoria, AZ
On March 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Orville "Russ" Broyles as our veteran of the month...
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BE THE ONE
John J. Morris Post 62 kicks off first full month of Be the One
Peoria, AZ
February was the first full month of John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) doing several senior living center visits..
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BE THE ONE
Be the One making change
Oakland, MD
The Western Maryland Region District 7 and District 8 Be the One representatives ensure that Information is disseminated to the..
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BE THE ONE
Regiment 282: Connecting veterans, saving lives
Lima, NY
At Lima American Legion Post 282, we recognize that the battle doesn’t always end when servicemembers return home. Many veterans..
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OTHER
Holley-Riddle Post 21 receives charter from Scout Troop 226
The Colony, TX
Scout Troops 226B and 226G presented Post 21 with framed copies of their charters during the February monthly meeting. Troop..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
Department of Indiana High School Oratorical Zone 1 Contest winner
Whiting, IN
Madeline Watson is a senior at Marian High School in Mishawaka, Ind. She won the American Legion Department of Indiana..
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OTHER
The Wall that Heals, co-hosted by Independence (Ore.) Post 33
Independence, OR
American Legion Post 33 and the city of Independence, Ore., will be hosting The Wall that Heals this September..
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OTHER
80th flag-raising remembrance
Bristol, CT
After two years Joe Caminiti, 100-year-old Iwo Jima survivor, met another survivor from Connecticut. Joe attended the 80th Anniversary Flag-Raising..
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OTHER
Teacher appreciation
Massillon, OH
Massillon Post 221 visits local elementary schools to show the teachers how much we appreciate all their hard work working..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Fred Brock Post 828 hosts new member orientation, town hall meeting
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Feb. 18, 2025) – Fred Brock American Legion Post 828 hosted a membership orientation and town hall..
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VOLUNTEERING
Fred Brock Post 828 Family supports nursing home on Valentine’s Day
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Feb. 18, 2025) – To show love and support for the residents of the Normandy Terrace Healthcare..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 828 commander honored at annual Dancing with the Vets Valentine’s Day gala
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Feb. 8, 2025) – Legionnaire Burrell Parmer, commander of Fred Brock American Legion Post 828, was honored..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Help outside the box
Brian O’Connell here. I am the newly minted vice commander of SAL Squadron 55 in Buena Vista, Colo. I am..
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OTHER
Iwo Jima survivor honored at Mission BBQ Noon Salute
Bristol, CT
Feb. 19 was a big day for Joe Caminiti, a 100-year-old World War II veteran and Iwo Jima survivor, who..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Smithfield Post 49 hosts hospitalized VA patients
Smithfield, VA
On Feb. 16, Smithfield (Va.) American Legion Post 49 marked National Salute to Veteran Patients Week by hosting a dinner..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The American Vet
The tune "The American Vet" was born in 2004 when we got news that my son was going to be..
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BOYS STATE
John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes comedy show back
Peoria, AZ
On Sunday, Feb. 16, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) welcomed back the clean comedy show. This is..
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OTHER
Post honors Blue Star members
Mahopac, NY
American Legion Post 1080 (Mahopac, N.Y.) honors its members currently serving in the military. The post has five members currently..
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BASEBALL
Virginia Post 98 baseball team, early 1940s
Amherst, VA
I am the financial officer for Post 201 in Powhatan, Va., but was the athletic director for many years. Incidentally,..
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AMATEUR RADIO
TALARC connects with American Legion national commander
Logansport, LA
On Wednesday, Feb. 5, the American Legion Amateur Radio Club (TALARC) post cooperative held a special EchoLink conference net, providing..
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BE THE ONE
Veterans Healing Garden
Palm Bay, FL
The American Legion’s mission is to support veterans, and Charles F. Thomas IV Post 117 is actively fulfilling this objective...
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POST MUSEUMS AND MEMORIALS
A town "lined with markers"
Dahlonega, GA
Dahlonega is a small town in the mountains of northeast Georgia, best known for being the site of the first..
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