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John J. Morris Post 62 celebrates life of Past..
Peoria, AZ
On April 9, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) held a celebration of life for a past commander, Marge..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Squadron 11 donates $10,000 to support Post 11
Lancaster, OH
At the March meeting of Squadron 11 from Lancaster, Ohio, the SAL voted to donate $10,000 in honor of past..
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OTHER
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123’s community activities provide Zumba, community boxing team
Angeles City, Philippines
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123's community activities include Zumba and sponsoring a community boxing team. Zumba is provided..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Post 309 (Helotes, Texas) recognizes O’Connor High School JROTC cadets for excellence
Helotes, TX
On April 17, officers from American Legion Post 309 in Helotes, Texas, recognized the achievements of O’Connor High School JROTC..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Post 309 (Helotes, Texas) attends 61st annual Helotes Cornyval
Helotes, TX
American Legion Post 309 delivered a commanding presence at this year’s Helotes Cornyval Festival and PRCA Rodeo. Marching proudly through..
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MEMORIAL DAY
The meaning of Memorial Day and youth is not lost in Rutherford, N.J.
Rutherford , NJ
The Missing Man Table Memorial Day is approaching, and many times the true meaning of remembrance gets lost to the excitement..
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OTHER
USA 250 Challenge: Riverhead veteran, 84, pedals 250 miles for American Legion Post 273..
Riverhead, LI, NY
Three days a week, Nester Kramer climbs onto a stationary bike at Maximus Health and Fitness in Riverhead and pedals. At..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Fred Brock Post 828 continues to help children through Project Shoes
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 2, 2026) – In support of one of its pillar programs - Children & Youth -..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
“Mighty” 20th District makes presence at Great Texas Airshow
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 3, 2026) – Legionnaires and Auxiliary members of the “Mighty” 20th District participated in the Great..
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VOLUNTEERING
Fred Brock Post 828 Legionnaires host ice cream social for nursing home residents
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (April 28, 2026) – To place smiles on the faces of the elderly, Legionnaires of Fred Brock..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Community partnership revives beloved Mico tradition
Mico, TX
Story by Commander Lenore Hackenyos, Mico Post 380 MICO, Texas – (May 12, 2026) – A growing partnership between a local..
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OTHER
Service before self
Irvine, CA
Service Before Self: How One Female Air Force Veteran Continues the Mission in Kenya After serving 23 years in the U.S...
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 has long-lasting love in the air
Peoria, AZ
On May 10, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) helped celebrate the 45th wedding anniversary (sapphire) of longtime officer..
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VOLUNTEERING
Post 21 Family members step up when community needs help
The Colony, TX
When the North Texas Community Food Pantry found itself critically short-staffed just days before its major fundraising event, it knew..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
John J. Morris Post 62 SAL supports Post 84 Walk of Honor
Peoria, AZ
On May 7, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) presented more supp0rt to =Ira H. Hayes Post 84 in..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
A veteran's reflection for Memorial Day
This poem was written earlier this year by my father-in-law, Otis Veteto, who is 88. He enlisted in the U.S...
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OTHER
Veteran-owned recipe blog
Bloomington, IL
My name is Jim Ostrenga. I enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1973 and retired in 2014. I began my..
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OUR TRAVELS
Carolina Museum of the Marine opening June 8
Jacksonville, NC
The new Carolina Museum of the Marine in Jacksonville, N.C., will open on June 8, 2026. The 25,000-square-foot museum offers..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Steven H. Nipp Post 143, Post Falls, Idaho
Post Falls, ID
Post 143 will once again honor our fallen military and first responders on May 25, 2026, with a ceremony at..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Father Sarducci's Pizza with Patriotism Award
Peoria, AZ
On May 5, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Father Sarducci's Pizza with their Patriotism Award. The award..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Applebee's with Americanism Award
Peoria, AZ
On May 4, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Applebee's with their Americanism Award. The award is presented..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Mirage in the Sand: Reflections of a Grunt in the Early Days of GWOT
War. People love the clean version of war. Simple motivations, clear victories and neat endings, but that version is a..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
My experience through the Veterans Treatment Court
To say this journey has been a long and arduous one would be a profound understatement. I’ll be honest: at..
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OTHER
Military caregiver/Post 115 Legionnaire publishes memoir
Apex, NC
I am writing to share my newly published memoir "Ash Woven," a story rooted in military service, family legacy, traumatic..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Davey Tree donates time, truck and talent to repaint flagpole at Post 15
Poland, OH
Late in the afternoon on April 23, 2026, Davey Tree donated their time, bucket-truck and talent to repaint the rusted..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Luis Marquez as Star of Desert Sky
Peoria, AZ
On May 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Luis Marquez with a Stars of the Desert Sky..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Marine Corps veteran Arthur Leonard as Veteran of..
Peoria, AZ
On May 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Marine Corps veteran Arthur "Art" Leonard as the May..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors JROTC student
Peoria, AZ
On April 27, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) attended Peoria High School for the JROTC awards dinner. Commander..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
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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OTHER
National Commander Dan K. Wiley visitation/testimonial dinner, April 17
Queens Village, NY
On Friday, April 17, 2026, the American Legion 1st, 2nd, 9th, and 10th districts of the Department of New York..
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VOLUNTEERING
America250: why volunteerism Is the real story of American greatness
Haltom City, TX
America’s 250th birthday is more than a celebration of the past. It is a test of who we are now..
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