Joe McPhail vividly recalls the heroic actions of first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, when he was a third-grader. That defining moment in American history sent McPhail on his own path to service with the Navy and as a volunteer firefighter with the Odenton (Md.) Volunteer Fire Co.
Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Charlie Ray thanks American Legion for stepping up with financial and post support during last winter's government shutdown.
