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WOMEN VETERANS
Beyond the Visible: A Tribute to the Women..
Charlotte, NC
Women’s History Month often invites us to recount milestones and visible achievements. We celebrate rank, promotion, advancement and the visible..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders show support for a brother at Ira H...
Peoria, AZ
On March 5, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Riders presented a check to Ira H. Hayes Post..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J., Morris Post 62 Rider becomes leader in the community
Peoria, AZ
One of the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Riders is a rising star in the community. Richard Dobson..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
My visit to Iwo Jima for 80th Reunion of Honor
In March 2025, I had the rare privilege of visiting the island of Iwo Jima with my brother for the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
John J. Morris Post 62 honors Famous Dave's with Americanism award
Peoria, AZ
On March 2, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored Famous Dave's with the Americanism award as Peoria Business..
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OTHER
Forged, Not Fragile: Why Resilience Is the Skill America Can't Afford to Lose
Ladera Ranch, CA
Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And weak men create hard..
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WHY I CHOSE THE ARMY
Be all you can be
Shelby Township , MI
I graduated from college with a degree in fine arts in 1990 and got married a few weeks later. I..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
John J. Morris Post 62 honors James Donald Crook as Veteran of the Month
Peoria, AZ
On March 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored James "Don" Crook as March's Veteran of the Month...
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders join Luke AFB for flag retirement
Peoria, AZ
On Feb. 27, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Riders joined others from our post at Luke Air..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 hosts paint class for veterans and families sponsored by..
Peoria, AZ
On Feb. 24, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) hosted a paint class for members. The community level of..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Tribute to my brother, a Marine veteran
I am a member of American Legion Post 911. This short story is a tribute to my older brother Sgt...
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
The Drift Detector: How Veterans Recognize Misalignment Early
You walk into a meeting and the energy is off. Nothing visible has changed. No announcement has been made. The mission..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Young SAL member racing update
Ruskin , FL
31-month-old Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey returned to the track on Feb. 15, 2026 at Ambassador Racing School in Wimauma, Fla., only a..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Legionnaires of American Legion Post 38 (South Korea) sign up 14 new members during..
Camp Bonifas, South Korea
During the Super Bowl party held by the DMZ, Legionaries Steve Tharp, Michael Napsey and Daniel Pinkston recruited 14 new..
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VOLUNTEERING
The Great Baltimore Chicken Drop 2026
Baltimore , MD
On Feb. 14, 2026, Otha Springs II Memorial Post 294 hosted a community chicken drop in their community. The post..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Future Marines take oath of enlistment during history rooftop ceremony
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (Feb. 21, 2026) – Legionnaires of the 20th District, Marines, veterans, government officials and family members of..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders honor 81st Anniversary of Iwo Jima victory
Peoria, AZ
On Feb. 21st the John J. Morris Post 62, Peoria, AZ, traveled to Sacaton Arizona for the 81st Anniversary of..
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LEGION RIDERS
John J. Morris Post 62 Riders honor local restuarant Pullano's
Peoria, AZ
On Feb. 19, the John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) Riders did their weekly visit to Pullano's restaurant. When..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 joins Auxiliary in supporting caregivers
Peoria, AZ
On Feb. 20, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) joined with our Auxiliary unit to support caregivers. With America's..
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OTHER
Suffolk County holds "Back to God" Four Chaplains Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 1,..
Lindenhurst, NY
It was an icy dawn on Feb. 3, 1943. U.S.A.T. Dorchester was pressed into service as a troop transport, pushing..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
Zone 2 (10th and 2nd districts) Oratorical Contest
Malverne, LI, NY
The Zone 2 Oratorical Contest was held on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Malverne Post 44. Students from the 10th..
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ORATORICAL CONTEST
10th District Oratorical Contest
Islip, LI, NY
Moving on to the 10th District Oratorical Contest held at Rusy-Bohn Post 411. We see the competition getting more defined...
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OTHER
Cornhole tournament coming to American Legion Post 177 In Fairfax, Va.
Fairfax, VA
FAIRFAX CITY, VA — American Legion Fairfax Post 177 will host the “Bags of Honor” Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, April..
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OTHER
30th Annual Maryland Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge
Halethorpe, MD
The biggest fundraising event of the year for the Maryland Special Olympics is the annual Polar Bear Plunge held the..
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BUDDY CHECKS
Buddy Check with a 100-year-old member
Halethorpe, MD
Chuck Marshall and I did a Buddy Check on Wednesday, Feb. 11, with our oldest member, Henry Miner, who was..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Dress Whites
I believe that fiction often is more real than non-fiction. I also believe that my new book of short stories..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Bag of Army certificates and medals returned to family
Tallahassee, FL
On a chilly February morning, Dennis Hall, commander of American Legion Post 13, was about to start his day opening..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
John J. Morris Post 62 holds Four Chaplains ceremony in joint session
Peoria, AZ
On Feb. 17, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) held the annual Four Chaplains ceremony. It was held in..
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OTHER
The Chapel of the Four Chaplains
Beebe, AR
The Four Chaplains - also referred to as the Immortal Chaplains or the Dorchester's Chaplains - were four WWII chaplains..
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OTHER
Heal Her Art on the mountain
Overgaard, AZ
Overgaard, Ariz. John D. Wibby American Legion Auxiliary Unit 86 hosted a free “Heal Her Art” event for our local, wonderful..
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VOLUNTEERING
Boston Marathon prep event water stop
East Derry, NH
On Jan. 26, 2026, American Legion Post 9 volunteered to host a water stop in support of the 30th Annual..
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