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First Black Female Commander
Gouldsboro, PA
Meet the First Black Female Commander of American Legion Post 274 Photos by Aimee Dilger | Video and Article by Kelly Dessoye https://www.focusjournalism.com/stories/amber https://youtu.be/Gp6b3uO5WmY
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Barry Donadio awarded Conspicuous Service Star by New York governor
Ronkonkoma, NY
On May 18, 2022, Barry Donadio was awarded New York State’s Conspicuous Service Star medal by New York Gov. Kathy..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day commemorations/U.S. servicemember grave flag-marking at United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, South..
Seoul, South Korea, OT
American Legionnaires from Paul E. Finn Post 37, South Korea, and Lewis L. Millett Post 38, South Korea, attended and..
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Korean Veterans Association seminar in Seoul
Seoul, South Korea, OT
Steve Tharp, commander of Lewis L. Millett Post 38, South Korea, attended the Korean Veterans Association seminar in Seoul on..
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MEMORIAL DAY
2022 Memorial Day ceremony - Chesterfield, S.C.
Chesterfield, SC
The Chesterfield County Veterans Advisory Committee and Office of Veterans Affairs held the 2022 Memorial Day ceremony at the Chesterfield..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
Post 178 helps National Poppy Day awareness
Frisco, TX
Post 178 members successfully distributed poppies on National Poppy Day at two locations: Lowe’s in Little Elm, Texas, and the..
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HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS
$10,000 donation given to Adolph Pfister Post 1038, Valhalla, N.Y.
Valhalla, NY
ShopRite management brought their managers together to make this special donation. What a nice surprise! Great people! Incredibly grateful to..
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HONOR GUARD
Whitesburg American Legion Post 152 honor guard holds annual Memorial Day 21-gun salute to..
Whitesburg , KY
American Legion Post 152 in Whitesburg, Ky., held their annual Memorial Day services on Sunday May 29, 2022. The honor..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Richland American Legion Post 548 Memorial Day ceremony
Bakerstown, PA
Richland American Legion Post 548 in Bakerstown, Pa., hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony for the community on Memorial Day..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Placing flags at veterans' graves for Memorial Day weekend with Braxton-Perkins American Legion Post..
Newport News, VA
On Saturday, May 28, U.S. flags were placed at veterans' graves at Peninsula Memorial, Greenlawn and Pleasant Shade in Newport..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Post 178 helps veterans at Clyde Cosper Veterans Home honor Memorial Day
Frisco, TX
Under a large, white tented pavilion, the veterans and residents of the Clyde Cosper Texas State Veterans Home, along with..
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WHY I LOVE MY POST
Community involvement in a small town for Memorial Day
Woodland Park, CO
Woodland Park, Colo., is a small mountain town of approximately 8,000 residents at an elevation of 8,500 ft. Because it..
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MEMORIAL DAY
John C. Londraville American Legion Post 832
Cape Vincent , NY
John C. Londraville American Legion Post 832 started the day before 7 am to conduct services at 13 cemeteries located..
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RALLY AROUND THE FLAG
Gasquet Post 548 commander flies all flags
Gasquet, CA
Commander James Brassard believes in flying all the military flags, along with the American and POW flags, for all to..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Post 560 recognizes fallen members
Houston, TX
Community members gathered at American Legion Post 560 on Monday for food, fellowship and to honor fallen soldiers, the Legion..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Taps - Memorial Day at Jacksonville National Cemetery and American Legion Post 137, Jacksonville,..
Jacksonville, FL
Memorial Day Weekend 2022 https://youtu.be/y_luVs0BvLo Honoring the life and service of my father, RMCS James S. Steele (USN, ret.) and those like..
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BUDDY CHECKS
Family of Legionnaires
Kissimmee , FL
After the loss of my wife, our 21 years came to a sudden and abrupt end. My family of Legionnaires..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
U.S. Forces Korea Memorial Day ceremony
Seoul, South Korea, OT
Steve Tharp, commander of American Legion Post 38, attended the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Memorial Day ceremony at Camp Humphreys..
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HONOR GUARD
American Legion Post 209 honor guard - Memorial Day Ceremony 2022
Colorado Springs, CO
The Neal Thomas Jr. Centennial Post 209 honor guard participated in the Pikes Peak National Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony on..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day is a community event in Seneca Falls, N.Y.
Seneca Falls, NY
The Veterans Council of Seneca Falls announces the Year 2022 schedule of events to celebrate Memorial Day in the Town..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
Born while dad was in Korea
Fenton, IA
My parents were married in April 1953. I was born 11 months later in March 1954. In the meantime my..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Fred Brock Post 828 honors the fallen on Memorial Day
San Antonio, TX
SAN ANTONIO – (May 30, 2022) – Memorial Day is a day about gratitude and remembrance, not just about a..
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OUR KOREAN WAR STORY
War and Love From Korea: A True Love Story
Ponce, OT
Puerto Rican soldiers distinguished themselves for their valor during combat in the Korean War. PFC Segundo “Kun” Garcia-Ruiz is..
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VETERANS HELPING VETERANS
A 98th birthday surprise
Smithfield, RI
Louis Dolce, a member of Balfour-Cole Post 64, Smithfield, R.I., recently celebrated his 98th birthday. Living in the Rhode Island..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Memorial Day, Smithfield, R.I.
Smithfield, RI
Hosted by Balfour-Cole Post 64, a Memorial Day commemoration took place at Smithfield's Veterans Memorial. We were joined by honor..
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Three generations of SAL members
Barre, VT
The picture attached shows three genereations of SAL members from Barre, Vt., Squadron 10. It was taken at our annual..
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COMMUNITY MEMORIALS / MONUMENTS
Memorial Day 21-gun salute services
Allenton, WI
Fohl-Martin American Legion Post 483 from Allenton, Wis., held its annual 21-gun salute services at eight cemeteries this Memorial Day..
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MEMORIAL DAY
Post 21 Memorial Day program wows local community
The Colony, TX
Every year Holley-Riddle Post 21 holds a Memorial Day ceremony. This year, Commander Mary Garcia felt the need to..
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IN YOUR OWN WORDS
Mashala
The unsteady withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan and subsequent fall of Kabul in late 2021 riveted the world. As..
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MEMORIAL DAY
American Legion Post 44, Marquette, Mich.
Marquette, MI
It is truly a privilege to perform the national anthem during our local ceremonies and to serve with the amazing..
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