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Tuesday, January 19, 2016
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Saturday, January 16, 2016
Eagle Scouts Focus on Veterans’ Projects
MAHOPAC — Three of the four new Eagle Scouts at Troop 371 in Mahopac completed community service projects related to military veterans, “TAP into Mahopac” reported.
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Monday, January 11, 2016
Legion Reaches Out to Veterans Across New York State
ALBANY – The New York State American Legion has a New Year’s resolution to give more military veterans what it calls “the Legion advantage,” State Commander James V. Yermas announced.
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Taconic Hills Student Wins 3rd District Oratorical Contest
COBLESKILL — The American Legion’s 3rd District hosted its oratorical contest Jan. 9 at SUNY Cobleskill.
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Saturday, December 26, 2015
PDC Ken Governor Passes to Post Everlasting
Kenneth F. Governor, the 2013-2014 department commander who helped usher in a new era of communications and marketing for the Department of New York, has gone on to Post Everlasting. He was 73.
Calling hours are at the Lyons Funeral Home, on Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, on Monday, Dec. 28, from 3 to 6 p.m., followed by a military ceremony and Christian Prayer Service. Burial with military honors will take place at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. On Tuesday, North Greenbush Memorial Post 1489 will host a reception at 1 p.m.
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Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Schedule Available for 2016 Mid-Winter Conference
ALBANY – The program schedule for the Department of New York’s Mid-Winter Conference is now available on the Mid-Winter page.