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Monday, August 08, 2016
‘Thank You for Making Me a Better Person’
Wounded warrior Rick Yarosh speaks at state conventionRick Yarosh’s life changed forever when a roadside bomb in Iraq left him battered and engulfed in flames.
He lost a leg and the use of his hands. Badly burned, he would never again look in a mirror and see the face of the man he was. But he had hope, the former Army sergeant told the Annual Department Convention held in Binghamton July 14-16. (Convention photo gallery.)
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Sunday, August 07, 2016
Photog Doug Malin Gets High Honor
Retiring Department Photographer Doug Malin was given a special honor at July’s state convention in Binghamton.
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Friday, August 05, 2016
New Department Voucher Available
A new Department of New York voucher is now available on the Resources page (as both a Word doc and fillable PDF).
The new voucher is to be used for all events and activities going forward, following July’s Department Convention. The voucher reflects new per diem and mileage rates approved at the convention.
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Top Junior Shooters Honored
Larry Behling
The Junior Shooting Sports program held a championship tournament in February at Cicero American Legion Post, attracting some skilled competitors.
Junior Shooting Chair Larry Behling announced top performers during July’s Department Convention in Binghamton:
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Thursday, August 04, 2016
Folta Is Recruiter of the Year
Jerzy M. Folta, who recruited 27 new members, is the Department’s Recruiter of the Year, Membership Chair Gary Schacher announced at July’s Department Convention in Binghamton. (Convention Photo Gallery.)
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Wednesday, August 03, 2016
Fazio Is Service Officer of the Year
Peter Fazio
Peter J. Fazio, a service officer with Jefferson County Veterans’ Service Agency, is the 2016 Service Officer of the Year, Veterans Services Chair R. Michael Suter announced at the Department Convention, held July 14-16 in Binghamton. (Convention Photo Gallery.)
Fazio was cited for “his superior advocacy skills and personal initiative” as an accredited representative of The American Legion.
