Wellness event with Warrior Strong
Category: Personal Experiences
A day for wellness. Yoga, breath work and nutrition for veterans.
In our own words
Category: Personal Experiences
Be the One.
From Mail to Mountain
Category: Books
The story of a 10th Mountain Division soldier's climb to glory.
Lunch with a friend
Category: Personal Experiences
I had lunch with a friend today and saw myself as I think she was seeing me.
Scarlet Guard American Legion color guard - 40 years of service
Category: Visual Arts
Wisconsin color guard celebrating 40 years of service.
The lost dog tag
Category: Personal Experiences
An Army veteran contacted our Legion post with a WWII dog tag he found, hoping to find the family he could give it to.
Vietnam ... through my lens
Category: Film / Documentary
A soldier's reflective, poignant journey as a combat photographer, through Vietnam and beyond. This presentation is adapted from a highly personal, sometimes lighthearted, always thought-provoking one-man play, written and performed by Stu Richel. His combat photos enhance his Vietnam experience stories in a visually stunning, non-gory, non-political and non-judgmental manner.
How we got started with The American Legion
Category: Personal Experiences
"If I have to go into the military, I want to be a Legionnaire someday so I can participate in things like this."
Toys for Tots event sponsored by Stoughton (Mass.) Post 89
Category: Personal Experiences
Description of Toys for Tots event.
Memories of Pearl Harbor: A Final Farewell
Category: Personal Experiences
I didn't know this truth about the Pearl Harbor bombing; this made it very personal for both my father and me.