An archival photo shows soldiers firing a salute at Cape Girardeau's Frisco train depot, with the municipal band in the background, likely during a Memorial Day observance. With the Cape Girardeau ...

For Thomas White, a Vietnam War veteran from Massachusetts, Memorial Day holds a deep personal significance far beyond just a three-day weekend. "I came home," said White. "But we lost 58,400 guys in ...

Garry Lawrence, Oro Valley American Legion Post 132’s vice commander, is also a member of its subgroup, The Oro Valley American Legion Riders. The Riders and other area motorcycle groups volunteer for ...

Terrell C. Flucas of Englewood took this photo on May 27, the Saturday before Memorial Day. Scouts from around the region converged at the Dayton National Cemetery for a grave decorating ceremony.

The American Legion Horace Orr Post 29, 921 Gresham Avenue NE in Marietta, will have the 5th Annual “Salute The Fallen” Charity Motorcycle Ride on Oct. 18.

This weekend is one of the most colorful of the year in Nebraska. Red, white and blue flags that once adorned the caskets of military veterans will decorate numerous cemeteries. The avenues of flags ...