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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..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
SAL racer tied for first in points
Ruskin, FL
Stanislav Shavaryn-Sharkey, 3, is racing against racers who are 5 in the JuiceBox Division. Stanislav started the season in February..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) recognizes Fuzzys Sports Grill with Americanism Award
Peoria, AZ
On Thursday, Nov. 5, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) recognized and presented the November Americanism Award to Fuzzys..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
John J. Morris Post 62 honors, recognizes Veteran of the Month
Peoria, AZ
On Nov. 1, John J. Morris Post 62 (Peoria, Ariz.) honored and recognized the Veteran of the Month as the..
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MEMBERSHIP SUCCESS STORIES
Humvees and hockey in New Jersey boost outreach
Newark, NJ
When the New Jersey Devils representative reached out to BCAL Commander Keith Whiteside about their upcoming Military and Veteran Appreciation..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Coming back is possible
I served in the Army's 82nd Airborne and in the Air Force. I survived being shot, relearned guitar, and I'm..
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LEGION RIDERS
ALR Post 62 honors veterans with citizens of Sun City, Ariz.
Peoria, AZ
Every year the city of Sun City, Ariz., holds a softball tournament the weekend before Veterans Day. As the players..
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OTHER
Family doesn't stop at blood: a military daughter's Veterans Day message
Dade City , FL
On Nov. 7, I had the honor of serving as the keynote speaker for the City of Dade City’s Veterans..
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BUDDY CHECKS
We liked "Buddy Check" so much, we renamed our newsletter
Seaford, DE
Back when the cost of mailing newsletters started to cost American Legion Nanticoke Post 6 more money than we had..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Creating two memorials for Milford, N.H.
The Vietnam and Freedom memorials have been in the making for some time. In 2000 the idea for the Vietnam..
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OTHER
American Legion Post 83 receives Ginger Barber Award for community service
Macclenny, FL
Baker County American Legion Post 83 was honored with the prestigious Ginger Barber Award during the Baker County Chamber of..
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VETERANS STRENGTHENING AMERICA
Iowa American Legion post prepares for 145th Griswold Old Soldiers Reunion
Griswold, IA
Griswold Old Soldiers Reunion: Honoring Service for 145 Years A Southwest Iowa Tradition Continues July 9–11, 2027 In 2027, the Griswold Old..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Extending more than a helping hand
Hamilton , NC
In early October, American Legion Post 131 (Hamilton, N.C.) members Jeff Lewis and Coy Bailey did more than extend a..
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OTHER
Baker County (Fla.) veterans unite to celebrate Veterans Day
Macclenny, FL
Each month, on the first Thursday, veterans from throughout Baker County, Fla., gather at Heritage Park to enjoy fellowship and..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Roots of Defeat: A Young Captain's Experience of the Vietnam War, 1955-1963, and..
My father, Capt. Michael J. Frankwicz, served as a U.S. Army adviser in Kontum, Vietnam, in 1962-1963 - part of..
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Baker County (Fla.) American Legion Post 83 Heroes Forever display
Baker County, FL
Twice per year, before Memorial Day and Veterans Day, members of the Florida American Legion Post 83 family and volunteers..
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OTHER
Roll call for patriotic heroes of Dabudong·Waegwan battles
Seoul, South Korea
Legionnaires Bob Collins, Daniel Pinkston and Steve Tharp of Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38, South Korea, took part..
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OTHER
Centenarians take center stage
Steinhatchee, FL
August 20, 2026 – Operation Healing Heroes Foundation founder Jay Garstecki, the son and grandson of veterans, carries a deep..
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OTHER
Post 422 helps bring Town of Lee together for a wonderful celebration of fall
Lee, FL
The Sgt. Howard C. Barker American Legion Post 422 Family served as the catalyst for our town’s Fall Festival on..
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BE THE ONE
Be the One and Rep. Rouser
Leland, NC
In June 2022, following the lead of American Legion National Headquarters, Post 68 launched a suicide awareness program for law..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
On the Wings of Valor
"On the Wings of Valor" tells the story of Benjamin F. Hathaway, a highly decorated officer who served in the..
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OTHER
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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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
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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OTHER
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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OTHER
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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BE THE ONE
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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WHY I LOVE MY POST
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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OTHER
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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OTHER
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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WWII STORY
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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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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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