American Veterans Center

American Veterans Center Guarding the legacies and honoring the sacrifices of all American veterans.

10/14/2026

John “Jack” Moran enlisted in the Army at age 17 and was sent to Fort Benning for his basic training. After basic, he was assigned to the 87th Infantry Division and sent overseas in the Fall of 1944.

Moran would travel across France to the front and would be brutally introduced to combat in the Saar Valley against the German 11th Panzer Division.

Moran would go on to fight in some of the war’s most pivotal battles. He would see action at Hill 360, the Battle of the Bulge, The Siegfried Line, and while crossing the Rhine into Germany.

10/14/2026

I Survived the Collapse of the South Tower on 9/11 | Tim Brown

10/14/2026

Joseph Priester’s Unforgettable Story of Surviving a Rocket Attack

10/14/2026

A gr***de bounced off his shoulder. Seconds later, it exploded just feet away. Navy SEAL, John Allen, survived life threatening injuries during that 2014 deployment to Afghanistan and was medically retired in 2017. But the foundation for his next chapter had already been laid.

During boot camp, his mother mailed him pages from Jack Reacher novels, one chapter at a time offering a brief escape from the demands of training.

Today, millions know him as MrBallen. Through his storytelling and the MrBallen Foundation, Allen has built a new mission: sharing stories while supporting victims of violent crime and their families.

10/14/2026

I Couldn't Save Everyone

10/13/2026

Harold Bean’s Story: From the 88th Infantry Division to Victory in WWII

10/13/2026

WWII Combat Medic Jacob Ruser shares a story of one night where he was knocked unconscious by a German tank and was at one point considered dead.

10/13/2026

When you watch the flying in Top Gun: Maverick, you’re seeing the skill of naval aviators like Frank “Walleye” Weisser.

A Navy fighter pilot and two-time Blue Angels lead solo pilot, Weisser also flew Tom Cruise during the making of the film. In his interview with the American Veterans Center, he shares the experience behind those moments in the cockpit and the training that made them possible.

Today, on the United States Navy’s 251st birthday, we honor the generations of sailors and naval aviators who have answered the call to serve.

10/13/2026

My Mom Bought the Pistol I Used on Iwo Jima

10/13/2026

Before Rudy Ruettiger became a symbol of perseverance at Notre Dame, he was in the United States Navy.

His time in the Navy taught him persistence and the belief that he could pursue a dream others thought impossible lessons he carried from his service to the football field.

As we celebrate the Navy’s 251st birthday, we honor generations of sailors whose service has shaped our nation and the lives they went on to lead.

Happy Birthday, U.S. Navy!

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