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Boys Nation at 80: The creation of a Nation
6+ hour, 22+ min ago (737+ words) 2026 American Legion Riders Legacy Run registration is now open. Learn More NOTE: A version of this story was originally published June 2, 2021, in advance of the 75th session of American Legion Boys Nation. This updated version is being shared in 2026 as we…...
Remains of WWII Medal of Honor recipient buried at home after decades listed as "unknown
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1113+ words) Medal of Honor recipient Willibald Bianchi was buried last week in his hometown of New Ulm, Minn. , more than 80 years after the Army captain died aboard a Japanese "hell ship" near the end of World War II. Bianchi's remains had been…...
The bombing mission that kicked off Desert Storm " and changed warfare forever
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (613+ words) They called it "Secret Squirrel." A mission so highly classified it needed a nickname so aircrews could talk training and logistics without giving away its actual code name: "Senior Surprise." At the time, however, the only guarantee was that the…...
Legionnaire Royce Williams receives Medal of Honor
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (9+ words) The American Legion...