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The Sacrifices They Made
The Sacrifice They Made (In Honor of the Veterans of the Korean War 1950-1953) Young men sent off to war Some drafted, others..
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Labor of Love: Remembering Pearl Harbor
My name is Shannon Ray Cooper. I am an indie/military author. I just finished writing and self-publishing my first book,..
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TVA: The War Department's WWII Secret Weapon
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was created in 1933 through an act of Congress, and its legacy continues today, 91..
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No Average Day: The 24 Hours of October 24, 1944
On Tuesday, October 24, 1944, nearly three years after the United States entered World War II, over 2,600 Americans perished..
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National Veteran Golden Age Games 2024
During the last week of August (22-29) of this year, the National Veterans Golden Age Games were held in Salt..
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My Dad, He Was An American Hero
My Dad, He Was An American Hero My Dad, he was seventeen when he signed up, My grandfather signed the papers for..
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Flag Disposal
On Sunday, August 11, 2024, the 4th Annual Flag Retirement Ceremony was held at Scoutland. We thought it would be..
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Post 1703 new post officers 2024-2025
Prince George, VA – American Legion Post 1703 in Prince George, Va., is buzzing with excitement as it welcomes its..
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Secrets of the Vietnam Civil War
My book "Secrets of the Vietnam Civil War" was researched and written following the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of..
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Veterans Key
Over the course of Labor Day weekend, Fred, a dollar-a-day quarryman in the Veterans Work Program, becomes involved with three..
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Presenting the colors at the KC Royals
This year, I celebrate my 50th year as a Legionnaire. Throughout those many years, I have had some great memories..
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Recipient of three Purple Hearts/Vietnam vet Dave Grahek attends local Veterans Day events
Amid a five-day celebration of Veterans Day in Houston County this week, a local vet was moved by an unlikely..
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My Dad, the Soldier
In memory of my dad, Peter J. Mariotti My Dad, the Soldier My Dad, he was an old soldier, He always talked about..
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80 Years-Normandy Invasion
80 Years-Normandy Invasion It was a day to remember, A defining moment for the Allies, The most important battle of World War II, Everyone..
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Larson-Torgerson Post 169 (Amery, Wis.) observes 105th anniversary
Members of Larson-Torgerson Post 169 gather to commemorate their 105th anniversary in Amery, Wis. Chartered by Dr. Perry Gentz and..
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Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The old saying, “Better late than never,” certainly applies to the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which officially opened in June...
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Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned
"Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned" honors the men and women who died in World War I..
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Putting Smiles on American Faces
Local VFW members and the Crittenden County Challengers united to add a patriotic touch to Marion, Ky., by painting several..
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MIA***MARCH 25, 1945
MIA***MARCH 25, 1945 Never found. My uncle Clarence Edward Davis, "Don" as we called him. An ordnance man in the Navy, His war..
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The Workhouse Arts Center is proud to present the Serving Together, Creating Together Exhibition
Though we honor active-duty military, veterans and military families for their service as protectors and caretakers of our democracy, this..
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Tahoma National Cemetery Volunteers Group
There are several American Legion honor guards on duty at the Tahoma National Cemetery that provide funeral honors for veterans..
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Charter Member Honored
At almost 101 years old, Ralph Stern is pretty good at keeping up with things going on in his hometown..
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Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned
There are 207,621 servicemembers memorialized in our 23 overseas World War I and World War II cemeteries. Over the course..
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Post 370 takes up a collection for the family of Kyle Sease
On May 29, 2024, Kyle Sease, a New Jersey water company worker, was tragically killed when an elderly driver plowed..
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Ben Webb, Not Your Average American
We don’t know their faces and they don’t know ours. Yet, they choose to live their lives to serve and..
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Let the American Mothers Weep for their Sons
Let the American Mothers Weep for their Sons The book, written by Kenneth D. Hughes, in collaboration with Richard J. Hast,..
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Fireworks Reflections
As we rapidly approach July 4, we should reflect on what we are celebrating. To many, it is a long..
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Pier 7
Pier 7 Walking barefoot along the ocean's shore the white caps break like a standing encore. Morning skies of crimson and abalone blue, the..
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The Irritable Heart | Out Now on Prime Video | Based on a New..
In the early summer of 2008, a decorated veteran left his Virginia home and headed south, driving towards his older..
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Here I am all alone And my day becomes night The silence is so loud It is noisier than a large crowd It doesn’t..
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