One year ago today, Joplin MO was ravaged by a devastating E5 tornado. In the 12 months that followed, the community responded with an unmatched sense of hope and a determination to rebound. National Service is proud to have been a part of these recovery efforts and continues to provide services there today.

To mark the occasion, we take a look at Joplin's story of recovery over the last year.

• AmeriCorps Members Working Night and Day to Help Joplin Recover
• AmeriCorps Members: Making an Impact in Broken Communities
• The Road to New Orleans Ends in ... Joplin?
• Joplin Volunteers: You Are Our Heroes
• Thankful Thursday: A Moment of Gratitude for Disaster Volunteers
• Lost and Found in Joplin: A Reunion Tail
• Joplin: One Month Later
• National Service: Count On Us
• Joplin: A Stunning Response
• AmeriCorps Teams and Volunteers Celebrate July 4th in Joplin
• Inspired to Serve: Volunteers Travel to Joplin
• AmeriCorps: Lifeblood of the St. Bernard Project
• A Legacy of Determination and Hope
• Missouri House Honors AmeriCorps “Indispensable” Role in Joplin Recovery
• Lessons Learned: A Q&A with AmeriCorps Member and Joplin Veteran, Abby Simons
• Lessons Learned: Q&A with AmeriCorps Alum and Joplin Veteran, Megan Helton
• Lessons Learned: Q&A with AmeriCorps Alum and Joplin Veteran, Quinn Gardner
• Lessons Learned: Q&A with AmeriCorps Member and Joplin Veteran, Anna Marini
• Joplin By the Numbers

On the National Service blog, the past few weeks have been dedicated to veterans. We've shared stories of WWII and Gulf War vets, of vets inspiring and helping young people, and of vets serving their country on the battlefield, and off.