South Dakota American Legion

Veterans strengthening veterans. Supporting veterans, the military & their families since 1919.

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

On this day in 1950, the #Korean War began when the Northern Korean People's Army invaded South Korea in a coordinated general attack at several strategic points along the 38th parallel. We will always honor the service & sacrifice of those who fought & died in the war.

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

For American Legion posts holding a flag retirement ceremony or participating in community celebrations to commemorate #FlagDay, the date in 1777 when the U.S. approved the design for the 1st national flag, we've prepared speech for your event. https://t.co/wqXgrmEpr6

[South Dakota American Legion @SDAmLegion]

Veterans, tell your stories! 🇺🇸

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[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

“Honestly, for me, it took a lot of pressure off of me trying to come up with different fundraisers and things like that."
Our- $20,000 OCW grant will assist @PHWFF's Rapid City chapter w/ trip to Wyoming’s @BighornUSFS.
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[South Dakota American Legion @SDAmLegion]

We are all busy in our own lives.

Make the time to help others. ❤️🇺🇸

#sdlegionserving

[Hotel Tango Distillery @HotelTangoIndy]

The @AmericanLegion is working to educate everyone on how they can #BeTheOne to save a veteran.

Every bottle of Red, White, & Bourbon sold gives back to Be The One.

Learn more, donate, and shop 🥃: https://t.co/m50P3LbFv6

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

“The first item of business was ‘How are you?’"
@SDAmLegion Post 15 is making sure members who haven't renewed are doing OK through more than 1,000 #BuddyCheck phone calls. https://t.co/ZxBJ0eTXTI #BuddyChecks #veterans

[South Dakota American Legion @SDAmLegion]

A Pentagon study shows higher rates of #cancer for military #pilots and #groundcrews, justifying concerns raised by service members:

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[South Dakota American Legion @SDAmLegion]

Check out the story that Siouxland News ran on our Midwest Honor Flight Mission #13!

#mwhfmission13 #sdlegionserving #midwesthonorflight

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[South Dakota American Legion @SDAmLegion]

Iwo Jima Memorial with Midwest Honor Flight Mission 13

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#MWHFMission13
#MidwestHonorFlight

[South Dakota American Legion @SDAmLegion]

National Mall with Midwest Honor Flight Mission 13

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#MWHFMission13
#MidwestHonorFlight

[South Dakota American Legion @SDAmLegion]

Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknown with Midwest Honor Flight Mission #13

#sdlegionserving
#MWHFMission13
#MidwestHonorFlight

[South Dakota American Legion @SDAmLegion]

First stop: Air Force Memorial

Midwest Honor Flight

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#MWHFMission13
#MidwestHonorFlight

[South Dakota American Legion @SDAmLegion]

Arrived at FSD, off to DC soon!

#sdlegionserving #midwesthonorflight #mwhfmission13

[South Dakota American Legion @SDAmLegion]

The Midwest Honor Flight Mission 13 banquet was a resounding success—we have 83 Veterans ready to roll bright and early tomorrow! #sdlegionserving
#MWHFMission13
#MidwestHonorFlight

[South Dakota American Legion @SDAmLegion]

Ready to kick off #MWHFMission13 with the banquet—here’s to an amazing and exciting two days of honoring the service of our 84 Veterans flying with us! 🇺🇸✈️
#MidwestHonorFlight #sdlegionserving

[South Dakota American Legion @SDAmLegion]

The latest Up To Now is live on the website! Check it out here: https://t.co/6ByFZ3ADIu

#sdlegionserving #veterans

[South Dakota American Legion @SDAmLegion]

@SenTomNelson Absolutely

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

“It made me feel pretty emotional. Neighbors & some people I’ve never hardly seen coming to help”
@SDAmLegion members help organize harvest party for injured 86-year-old @USArmy #veteran unable to finish farming 160 acres of #corn. https://t.co/qm5y71AF6M #farming #agriculture

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

“We’re not a rich department. But what we do have is members. So what we do have is manpower. That is our strength. We figure we can leverage that.”
@SDAmLegion #LegionFamily members come together to assist ranch for #veterans dealing w/ #PTSD, #MST. https://t.co/ydVv1Ao0Lp