Legionnaires from left Randy Meacham, Robert Morris and Dewayne Funk stand to pay respects to Past Post Commander John Maloy as Sgt.-At-Arms Doug Greer, left center, drapes the Charter at the June meeting of American Legion Post No. 41.
Douglass Greer served in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1977 during and after the Vietnam War. He also helps veterans today at the Veterans Service Office of American Legion Post 41 in Clinton.
After a family tradition of military service, Michael Shackelford knew joining the military was the only path for him.
Residents of the Oklahoma Veterans Center in Clinton from left are Dennis Hammon, Gary Mitchell, Milton White and Clyde Freeman. CDN
United States military personnel serve both domestically and abroad. Active-duty personnel are following in the footsteps of retired veterans and protecting the freedoms of their fellow Americans while also playing a vital role in protecting millions of non-Americans across the globe.
Dec. 7, 2022, will mark the 81st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. This was a pivotal day in world history, ultimately leading the United States to enter the Second World War.
Randy Meacham delivers a speech reflecting about the freedoms won by those who gave their lives in battle at the Memorial Day service held by American Legion Post 41. CDN
The American flag is a symbol of the country’s history, pride and success in overcoming political oppression. Through its many incarnations and variations, the Stars and Stripes has waved over government buildings, schools and private residences.
On the evening of September 11, 2001, United States President George W. Bush addressed a nation that earlier that day witnessed the deadliest terrorist attacks in world history.
The United States Coast Guard is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected federal agencies. It was established in 1790 and continues to serve a dual role both domestically and internationally.