On this page, we will post stories that are of interest to all veterans.
The Eyes of Freedom Traveling Memorial is Coming to Acworth
The Eyes of Freedom Traveling Memorial is coming to Acworth. Last here in 2011, the Memorial will be exhibited at the Acworth Community Center in the Tanyard Creek Overlook for…
VA Program Brings Cancer Care to Over 50,000 Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs National Precision Oncology Program was launched in 2016 to bring targeted, personalized cancer care to veterans. Additionally, the program standardizes precision oncology in the Veterans…
Celebration Planned For 92 Year Old Veteran at Celebration Village July 18th
On July 18th, Celebration Village in Acworth will be holding an event honoring combat veteran Oscar Johnson, Jr., who will be turning 92 years old. Oscar was born in Hiteman,…
Abandonment of Afghan Interpreters is an Issue of Life or Death
By Mackenzie Wolf American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford expressed “deep disappointment” the White House isn’t offering a better plan to evacuate interpreters, family members and other Afghan…
Man of Honor, Medal of Honor
By Matt Grills Long before they learned of his bravery in combat, Charles Coolidge’s sons recognized there was something special about their dad. Everyone in Chattanooga knew him, and people…
The Original ‘Airman Snuffy’ Was Real and a Total Badass
By Blake Stilwell For decades, Air Force military training instructors have been using the example of an “Airman Snuffy” in preparing new trainees for the active Air Force. He (or…
It’s Time To Volunteer For Your Post
EDITORIAL OPINION by Dan Harr Volunteers are a very important part of our Post’s operations and the continuing ability to do some of the events where we make money. This…
7 Reasons Why Marines Love Chesty Puller So Much
By Blake Stilwell Even Chesty couldn’t explain why he picked up the nickname. Born Lewis Burwell in 1898, the man who would retire as Lt. Gen. Puller almost denied the…
John Wayne World War II Movies, Ranked
By James Barber John Wayne became a symbol of American manhood and patriotism over his five-decade career in Hollywood. Always most famous for his westerns, Wayne also made a dozen World…
11 Stand-Up Comics Who Served in the Military
By James Barber Every military unit has at least one person who can crack a joke about anything at any time. Most of those people learn discipline, grow up and…
The Second Man on the Moon Wants You to Know That Tang Sucks
By Blake Stilwell Tang, the orange-flavored drink mix that intrepid American astronauts took into space, wasn’t selling so well until it famously went into orbit. And there’s at least one…
The True Story of the USS Kidd, The Ship Used to Film ‘Greyhound’
By Blake Stilwell When it comes to World War II memories, the Merchant Marine doesn’t get as much love as it should. Leave it to Tom Hanks to shed a…
Jimmie Johnson Wants to Honor Your Military Unit Patch
When Jimmie Johnson takes to the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on July 4 for the Honda Indy 200, his Chip Ganassi Racing No. 48 car could have your military unit’s…
Here Are All the Military Movies That Won a Best Picture Oscar
Hollywood loves the military. War stories come with plenty of drama and heroism, the kind of tales that have generated great box office and won over both critics and fans….
American Legion Weighs In On Pending Veterans’ Legislation
The House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs’ Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing on April 21 at 10 a.m. on pending legislation impacting the nation’s veterans. The American…
