CHICAGO -- Standing near the gravestone for the relative he never met, Mark Bailey accepted the crisply folded American flag from the Army officer, hugged it to his chest and closed his eyes.

Over beers and bluegrass, the American Legion Post 82 breaks down barriers between veterans and civilians and provides a sense of community for those who served.

An American Legion post in Nashville attracts more than just veterans. Post 82 is where Grammy-winning musicians share beers with locals and veterans alike over the sounds of classic country and ...

Military mementos decorate the post, including helmets, framed folded American flags, dozens of patches from military units pinned on a wall and framed photos of members in their uniforms. The stage’s ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Standing near the gravestone for the relative he never met, Mark Bailey accepted the crisply folded American flag from the Army officer, hugged it to his chest and closed his eyes.