At the American Legion Post 41, a table is set in honor of prisoners of war and those missing in action. Each aspect has a symbolic meaning. (Doug Davison | Houston Herald)

A veteran is someone who wrote a blank check made payable to the United States of America for an amount up to and including their life.

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Originally from middle Tennessee, Zoe graduated from the University of Missouri in May 2026 with a master's in journalism. She primarily covers local government and school board and writes features for...