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What if you spotted a Legionnaire in a purple beret or garrison cap, perhaps during the Washington Conference or National Convention? Who is authorized to wear them? And what do they mean?
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Legion Riders go above and beyond
Washington Evening Journal (Iowa)By Zach Jensen The number of Parkersburg homes destroyed by a twister Sunday afternoon totals 222. Twenty-one businesses were destroyed, and more than 400 homes were damaged. Among the buildings destroyed were city hall, the high school and the town's sole grocery store and gas station -...
Irondequoit American Legion Post 134 turns 80
Irondequoit Post (NY) Irondequoit, N.Y. - Near the front of the room, a table was set for one as a solemn tribute to those who couldn’t enjoy the celebration. More than 60, including Iraq veteran Charlie Vancheri, traveled to Ridgemont Country Club in Greece April 20 to mark the 80th...
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American Legion Presents Check to Fisher House in Fallen Soldier's Name
KDSK St. Louis The Festus branch of the American Legion presented a special gift in memory of a local soldier killed in Iraq. The group presented Andy Habsieger's family a $2,000 check, which will go to the Fisher House Foundation, a non-profit organization that builds lodging for military families near...
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American Legion Gives Grant To Local Veteran
Latah Eagle (ID) Commander Rose Sharp of Dudley Loomis Post #6 in Moscow presented a $500 check Tuesday, February 12, to Nicolas Bosse, a local veteran wounded while serving in Iraq. Thanks to a half-million dollar grant from the Coalition to Salute America's Heroes to the national headquarters of The...
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