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When Frank, an Upstate New York resident, stood on the lawn of the National Mall that August day in 1963, he couldn't have imagined how his life would change.

Discover the history of Uncle Sam in Upstate New York’s city of Troy, where this iconic symbol of America was born.

Honor local veterans with a visit to the Fort Hill American Legion on Saturday, November 11th. A variety of tributes and an honor guard ceremony are planned.

Upstate New York veterans will be embarking on a truly unforgettable journey through Twin Tiers Honor Flight.

Experience the thrill of flight and learn about aviation history at the Wings of Eagles Discovery Center in Horseheads, New York.

Today more than 2.4 million wreaths were placed on veterans’ headstones at 3,136 locations across the United States.

They welcome thousands of tourists annually

Most monuments to individual military figures proudly display the name of the honoree, but this New York monument refuse to acknowledge the man it was erected for. You can see it, less than 2 hours from Utica.

Before you go crazy tagging every veteran you know on social media to wish them a Happy Memorial Day, you need to read this. Seriously, trust us on this one.

Have you ever wondered about the coins that seem to be placed on top of military headstones at cemeteries? You might be surprised to find out their meaning.