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First All Ladies of Any Era Honor Flight
Hannibal, MO
The first all-era and all-ladies Honor Flight began as a thought almost a year ago, which became an ideal, which then..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 supports Olive Branch's first veteran coffee event
Peoria, AZ
On Oct. 10, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) had multiple members at Banner Olive Branch Senior Center's first..
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OTHER
Vega (Texas) Post 168 commissions new flag mural
Vega, TX
Post 168 of Vega, Texas, recently commissioned a mural in town to help commemorate the 100th celebration of Route 66..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Patriot Day 2025
Topeka, KS
North Topeka Post/Squadron 400 in Topeka, Kan., place flags at the Kansas Highway Patrol Troop B headquarters in Topeka and..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
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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BASEBALL
Idaho State Regional Playoffs ~ August 2025
Post Falls, ID
Opening Ceremony ~ “A” Regional Tournament Burley, ID ~ 8-7-25 For over a century, The American Legion has strengthened our..
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POST TREASURES
Ellis-Jirous Post 53 (Perry, Okla.) gets new mural
Perry,, OK
Our post home, now proudly standing for 130 years, has borne witness to generations of history and service. This year,..
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
'I left knowing I had done my best'
Winchester, IN
In 1978, I enlisted in the Indiana National Guard, along with my wife. We were one of the first couples..
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BE THE ONE
Department of New York 4th District Legion Family
Saratoga Springs, NY
Members of the American Legion Family in the Department of New York from the Fabulous 4th District participated in the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 presents Americanism Award to Iconic Garage Door Services
Peoria, AZ
On Oct. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Iconic Garage Door Services with the Americanism Award. The..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Vietnam veteran Lorence Lundby
Peoria, AZ
On Oct. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Vietnam veteran Lorence Lundby as the October Veteran of..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
SAL Detachment of New Jersey holds 35th POW/MIA Watchfire
Seaside Heights, NJ
“Honor, sacrifice, loneliness and sorrow for the men that are missing and families that long for their return.” Speaking about a..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Honor Flight reflections
Hammond, IN
"We begin at the end: a hero’s welcome at Chicago’s Midway Airport. Hundreds of loved ones, servicemembers and strangers cheer..
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BE THE ONE
The importance of mental exercise
Cridersville, OH
A Veteran’s Perspective on Staying Mentally Active Hello, I’m Robert Davis, an Army veteran who served from 1962 to 1965. For..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Should I join, or shouldn't I?
Strasburg, VA
The old philosopher's motto is "Never Give Up." That's exactly how one of the officers at Legion Post 77 in..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 partners with Guitars 4 Vets
Peoria, AZ
On Sept. 29, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) started their partnership with Guitars 4 Vets and the first..
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OTHER
Legionnaires of Col. Lewis L. Millet Post 38 attend 2nd Korea-U.S. Joint Korean War..
Seoul, South Korea
Legionnaires of Col. Lewis L. Millet Post 38, South Korea, attended the 2nd Korea-U.S. Joint Korean War POW/MIA Recognition Day..
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OTHER
Legionnaires of Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37 join POW/MIA event hosted by VFW..
Pyeongtaek, South Korea.
Legionnaires of Paul E. Finn Memorial Post 37, South Korea, joined the POW/MIA event hosted by VFW Post 10223, Pyeongtaek...
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OTHER
Adm. Arthur F. Spring American Legion Post 4 (Olongapo, Philippines) conducts annual POW/MIA Recognition..
Olongapo, Philippines
Adm. Arthur F. Spring American Legion Post 4 (Olongapo, Philippines) conducted their annual POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony on Sept. 19,..
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BE THE ONE
Walk for Be the One
Nutley , NJ
On Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, I participated in the Walk from the Darkness sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders host Poker Walk
Peoria, AZ
On Saturday, Sept. 27, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Riders hosted their first-ever Poker Walk. Following two..
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OTHER
Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 conducts annual POW/MIA Day ceremony at Mapo,..
Mapo, South Korea
On Sept. 19, 2025, Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38 of South Korea conducted the annual POW/MIA Day Ceremony..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Live Oak County American Legion Post 413 (Three Rivers, Texas) visited by Texas Historical..
in recognition of The American Legion’s 90th birthday (2009), the Senate and House of Representatives passed a resolution designating Sept...
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AMERICA 250
Why I joined the Navy
Belmont , CA
In 1969 the war in Vietnam was at its height. I was in my senior year of college when the..
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OTHER
What comes next after service? A Navy veteran’s story that inspired Career Path DECIDE
West Linn, OR
When Cristine Carpenter transitioned out of the Navy, she carried the same questions many servicemembers do: What comes next? For..
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OTHER
POW/MIA Sunset Vigil carries on despite storms
The Colony, TX
On Sept. 21, Holley-Riddle Post 21 of The Colony, Texas, prepared to host its annual POW/MIA Sunset Vigil on the..
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AMATEUR RADIO
First Medal of Honor recipient to earn an amateur radio license
Orlando , FL
Press Release HamCation 2026 Orlando, Fl. Feb. 13-15 Since 1863, only 3,511 men and one woman have been awarded the Medal of Honor. Today..
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OTHER
Department of Texas hosts 2025 Fall DEC Conference
Austin, TX
AUSTIN, Texas – (Sept. 23, 2025) – By authority of Department Commander Richard Huntley, department commissions and committees met at..
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AMERICA 250
Using photo prop at events
Leland, NC
We created this 250USA and Be the One photo frame and use it at all events we attend. It gets..
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VOLUNTEERING
Books for vets
Leland, NC
We took books from the local library and donated them to the Vet Health Center in Wilmington, N.C.
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Massachusetts becomes 17th state to recognize Agent Orange Heart Medal, Aug. 10 as Agent..
Westfield, MA
Fred Benda Jr., writing from Westfield, Mass. I am the 2024-2025 commander of American Legion Post 124 here in Westfield. Two..
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