Rededication of pool to Maj. Nancy Leftenant-Colon
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Rededication of pool to Maj. Nancy Leftenant-Colon

North Amityville, LI, NY
A rededication was held at the North Amityville (Long Island, N.Y.) Pool in Honor of Maj. Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first..
History lives in the most unexpected places
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History lives in the most unexpected places

Pattaya, Thailand
On Oct. 29, 2026, American Legion Post TH-02 (Pattaya, Thailand) Commander William J. Schmitt visited the Bangkok Protestant Cemetery to..
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Helping veterans is what we do!
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Helping veterans is what we do!

Bellville, OH
SAL Squadron 535 Finance Officer Craig Smith and 1st Vice Commander Rocky Conrad present to Richland County Honor Bus Treasurer..
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American Legion Post 66 (Davao City, Mindanao) and Auxiliary Unit 66 make disaster relief efforts
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American Legion Post 66 (Davao City, Mindanao) and Auxiliary Unit 66 make disaster relief..

Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines
On Oct. 24, 2026, Post 66 and Auxiliary Unit 66 packed 150 bags of rice, canned goods and dried food..
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American Legion Family brings community together for first-ever Trunk or Treat
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American Legion Family brings community together for first-ever Trunk or Treat

Dade City, FL
**DADE CITY, Fla.** — The American Legion Family at Gordon M. Crothers Post 15 celebrated its first Trunk or Treat..
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John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes home members of 944 Civil Engineer Squadron from long deployment
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John J. Morris Post 62 welcomes home members of 944 Civil Engineer Squadron from..

Peoria, AZ
On Sunday, Oct. 18, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) attended the 944 Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) for a..
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John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honors Tailgaters Sport Grill & Il Primo with Americanism Award
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John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honors Tailgaters Sport Grill & Il Primo..

Peoria, AZ
On Monday, Oct. 26, John J. Morris Post 62 presented Larry Fussy, owner of Tailgaters Sports Grill & Il Primo,..
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A shared moment: veterans still serving in the autumn of life
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A shared moment: veterans still serving in the autumn of life

Liberty, MO
Some occasions call for solemn remembrance. Others bring communities together in celebration. For members of The American Legion, both reflect..
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Service, honor and remembrance: Scout Troop 226 supports POW/MIA ceremony at Post 21
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Service, honor and remembrance: Scout Troop 226 supports POW/MIA ceremony at Post 21

The Colony, TX
On Sept. 20, 2026, Holley-Riddle Post 21 proudly presented its annual POW/MIA Sunset Recognition Ceremony, a solemn event dedicated to..
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From France and England, in search of Normandy veterans
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From France and England, in search of Normandy veterans

Indianapolis, IN
The American Legion Magazine has received two requests for assistance in locating D-Day/Normandy veterans or their survivors. Louis Leprince, whose..
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Two St. Louisans - one former P.O.W. and one baseball legend - to be posthumously inducted into same veterans hall of fame
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Two St. Louisans - one former P.O.W. and one baseball legend - to be..

St. Louis, MO
Many people will never see, or even imagine, their family member's picture displayed next to that of a Baseball Hall..
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Department of Arizona supports AZ Veterans Hall of Fame inductions
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Department of Arizona supports AZ Veterans Hall of Fame inductions

Phoenix, AZ
On Oct. 23, the Department of Arizona had a table at the AZ Veterans Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Two..
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American Legion Post 45 starts FRESH EYES veterans photography program in support of veteran mental health
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American Legion Post 45 starts FRESH EYES veterans photography program in support of veteran..

Canton, GA
Thomas M. Brady American Legion Post 45 is rolling out another veteran-focused program for free designed to help deal with..
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Western R.O.M.P. (Riding on Military Pride)
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Western R.O.M.P. (Riding on Military Pride)

Peoria, AZ
The American Legion Western R.O.M.P. (Riders on Military Pride) is an annual multiday event for the Legion Riders (ALR) in..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Michelle Katzenberger with Stars of 62 Award
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors Michelle Katzenberger with Stars of 62 Award

Peoria, AZ
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, Post Commander Noah McMullen during a joint open general meeting with the post and Auxiliary presented..
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John J Morris Post 62 celebrates 251st Navy birthday
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John J Morris Post 62 celebrates 251st Navy birthday

Peoria, AZ
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) celebrated the 251st U.S. Navy birthday with a delicious..
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors 'Husband & Wife Law Team'
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John J. Morris Post 62 honors 'Husband & Wife Law Team'

Peoria, AZ
On Wednesday, Oct. 21, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored the "Husband & Wife Law Team) of Mark..
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American Legion Family brings warm meals and compassion to Point Pleasant community
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American Legion Family brings warm meals and compassion to Point Pleasant community

Point Pleasant , WV
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Every Wednesday, the kitchen at Miles S. Epling American Legion Post 23 becomes a gathering place..
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Honoring America's first veterans - and inspiring the next generation
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Honoring America's first veterans - and inspiring the next generation

Las Vegas, NV
For America's 250th anniversary, Spirit of Freedom American Legion Post 76 in Las Vegas created a lasting tribute to the..
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The Pietroforte Family: War Memories - "Bazooka Joe," 107, and the memory of a family that gave everything to America
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The Pietroforte Family: War Memories - "Bazooka Joe," 107, and the memory of a..

Los Angeles, CA

He is 107, and they still call him "Bazooka Joe." Joseph Pietroforte is one of the last living witnesses of..

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ALR Post 62 attends AZALR Bikefest
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ALR Post 62 attends AZALR Bikefest

Peoria, AZ
The weekend of Oct 14-17, American Legion Post 41 hosted the AZALR Bikefest. As attendees to the event, ALR Post..
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Post 881 supports local veteran-related charities through annual golf tournament
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Post 881 supports local veteran-related charities through annual golf tournament

Wolcott, NY
First, a little about our post, located in Wolcott, a small farming and apple orchard community in upstate New York...
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Echoes of Fire: The War My Father Brought Home
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Echoes of Fire: The War My Father Brought Home

Sgt. Kenneth Bennett Sr. is an U.S. Air Force aircraft control and warning specialist, serving multiple TDYs in Vietnam from..
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One Legion
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One Legion

One Family, One Mission: Serving Those Who Served By Michael McFadden, commander, American Legion Post 271, Poynette, Wis. What does it..
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Sarge’s legacy lives on: Merchantville honors beloved service dog
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Sarge’s legacy lives on: Merchantville honors beloved service dog

Merchantville, NJ
MERCHANTVILLE, N.J. — 10/18/26 Veterans, family, friends and American Legion Family members gathered in Merchantville, N.J., to dedicate a memorial marker..
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Edward F. Ucinski Jr. (1942-2011), U.S. Army's Berlin Brigade
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Edward F. Ucinski Jr. (1942-2011), U.S. Army's Berlin Brigade

St. Louis, MO
Edward Francis Ucinski Jr. of St. Louis passed away on July 3, 2011, at 68. Born on Oct. 23, 1942,..
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CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 conducts annual POW-MIA Recognition Ceremony
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CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 conducts annual POW-MIA Recognition Ceremony

Clarksville, TN
CSM Gary W. Crisp American Legion Post 289 of Clarksville, Tenn., conducted its annual POW-MIA Recognition Ceremony on Friday, Sept...
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Former Secretary of the Air Force's speech ends in reunion
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Former Secretary of the Air Force's speech ends in reunion

Phoenix, AZ
Scouting America held a banquet Oct. 13 that hosted former Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett as the..
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Legion racer has TKR revision surgery
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Legion racer has TKR revision surgery

Ruskin, FL
On Aug. 5, 2026, Legion racer Jonathon Tepes Sharkey - known in racing as Rocky Flash - underwent a Total..
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Program donates 94th vehicle to veterans in need of transportation
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Program donates 94th vehicle to veterans in need of transportation

Canton, GA
Over the past four weeks, Thomas M. Brady American Legion Post 45 - in partnership with the Cherokee County Homeless..
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Officers of Department of the Philippines welcome, visit Post TH02 in Pattaya, Thailand
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Officers of Department of the Philippines welcome, visit Post TH02 in Pattaya, Thailand

Pattaya, Thailand
Gerald Linker, commander of the Department of the Philippines, and department adjutant John O’Brien made a special visit to Thomas..
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