STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- On a Monday afternoon in the back room of Jody’s Club Forest, the monthly meeting of the Joseph F. Merrell Post #1368 comes to order. There’s a prayer, the Pledge, a moment of ...
The American Legion, an organization of U.S. war veterans, was issued a federal charter by Congress on this day in history on Sept. 16, 1919, for its continued aid to wounded warriors and military ...
Major John Griffith envisioned a nation made better, healthier and stronger — more powerful and patriotic — and forged by youthful competition that preached good citizenship. To this day, his legacy ...
ROCHESTER — Despite being the defending Division I State American Legion state champions, the St. Michael Mikes had something to prove this season. The Mikes had just three returning players from last ...
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Eight individuals were recently commended by the American Legion of Richmond County during its 106th Annual Convention. The sense of community and brotherhood was palpable at the ...
Jul. 26—OWATONNA — The Rochester Redhawks were not able to make it consecutive years of advancing to the state Division I American Legion baseball tournament. Owatonna got in the way, playing its best ...
TULSA, Okla. — American Legion Post 1 held their monthly clothing drive to help those in need in the Tulsa area. "One of the pillars that the American Legion stands on is community service and so that ...