The auction — aiming to make in excess of 7 million euros ($7.5 million) — is a biography in objects. The centerpiece is Napoleon’s iconic bicorne hat, the black felt chapeau he wore in battle — with ...

Out of 3,500 people who have been awarded the Medal of Honor in American military history, only one of them has been a woman.

Sunlight glinted off the tear streaming down Ken Johnson's face while he presented rifle shell casings to a weeping widow.

More than 800 National Guard members secured the nation's capital as the U.S. Army celebrated its 250th birthday. The Guard ...

As we approach Flag Day on June 14, we reflect on how our flag came to be and the etiquette surrounding our nation’s symbol.

As we approach Flag Day and an upcoming Flag Retirement Ceremony on June 14 at the Cambridge Legion, we reflect on how our ...

American Legion Honor Guard provided “Taps” and a 21-gun salute. A flyover by the 120th Fighter Squadron from Buckley Space Force Base had been scheduled for an F-16 flyover, but had to be ...

On Memorial Day, the Cassadaga American Legion Post 1280 Honor Guard held a military service at 12 cemeteries. Shown here is the Honor Guard at the Burnhams Hollow Cemetery. CASSADAGA — On Memorial ...

From the Los Angeles National Cemetery to a dusty burial ground in a high desert community, Americans gathered to honor the men and women who have died in service to the nation.

The Proctor American Legion observed its 102nd Memorial Day ... Minnesota representative Natalie Zeleznikar also spoke. The Honor Guard also traveled to six area cemeteries: Pine Hill Lutheran ...

The roughly 30-minute ceremony featured a color guard and a gun salute ... like jackets and hats, displaying the insignia of the branch in which they served. One of them was Jan Paulin, 72 ...

Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego community events street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, community meetings ...