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The American Legion Post 69 is having their change of command ceremony tonight, and all veterans are invited to attend.

The Nation of Patriots Tour will make another stop in Acadiana this year, bringing with it the American Flag that is making its way across the country.

Local hero Norris E. Gwin is one of a few surviving WWII Veterans and will forever remain a proud Marine, and a proud American.

National Donut Day is Friday, June 3rd, and Cajun Market Donut Company will be giving away a free donut with no purchase necessary at all four of their locations - on Rue Louis XIV and Pinhook Road, both in Lafayette, as well as locations on St. Nazaire Road in Broussard and Courthouse Street in Breaux Bridge.

Gary Edmonson, an Acadiana US Army veteran, is celebrating his 70th year of performing for military events.

The garage sale will take place at the American Legion Hall, Post 69, 1501 Surrey Street in Lafayette.

This man served our country and now he's finally getting the reward he's always wanted.

Organizers of this new Acadiana organization are determined to help our local heroes determine what to do with the rest of their lives as civilians.

Vote for Healing 4 Heroes Founder Piper Hill. Her organization is helping injured veterans lead functional lives with help of an invaluable canine companion.

Good news for Acadiana veterans: construction on a clinic is reportedly about to begin. As the Advertiser reports, site work has begun at 3131 Ambassador Caffery Parkway. Congressman Charles Boustany’s office says the 31,280 square foot facility could be operational by the end of 2016.

Having never seen combat, I can not even begin to imagine the horror, fear, shame and guilt. Though thankful that I never had to go to war, I'm more thankful for those who did answer that call.

Many retailers and businesses across the USA are offering discounts to our military veterans on Wednesday, Nov 11 for Veterans Day.

Here are some of our favorite celebrities who served their country proudly - and Happy Veterans Day 2015!

The St. Thomas More band will honor the Vietnam Veterans Saturday at a marching band showcase.

It's a sad fact that 22 American Veterans take their own lives by suicide every day. Buddy Check 22 is a way to help prevent veteran suicide.

The drive is to collect personal hygiene products for veterans in our local nursing homes.

The 3rd Annual VFW Women's Auxiliary Garage Sale will take place on Saturday, August 22, at the VFW Hall in Youngsville. ALL proceeds from the garage sale go to help our area veterans.

Mission Vets is a charitable organization whose mission is to have a life changing impact on veterans; the organization is looking for businesses to team up with.

If you're going to fly the American flag, you need to show it the respect it deserves. Here's how.

The event is the Eagle Scout Service Project of Emile Hebert of Troop 85 in Abbeville, and all proceeds from the event will benefit the Louisiana Military Hall of Fame and Museum.