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Monday, August 27, 2018
National Convention Parade Moves Indoors Due to Thunderstorm Threat
Department Commander Gary Schacher leads New York’s contingent in the National American Legion Centennial Convention Parade in Minneapolis.
MINNEAPOLIS — The American Legion Centennial Convention Parade, featuring marching units from across the country, moved indoors to the massive Minneapolis Convention Center, thanks to a forecast of late afternoon thunderstorms on Sunday.
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Band of the Tonawandas Is Legion’s National Champion
American Legion Band of the Tonawandas marches through the Minneapolis Convention Center. Photo by Robert Stronach.
The American Legion Band of the Tonawandas (Post 264) is The American Legion’s concert band champion.
The band took first place in the national concert band competition at the American Legion Centennial Convention in Minneapolis, MN.
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New York’s Doc Gibbs Is the Sons’ National Commander
Greg “Doc” Gibbs is installed as national commander of the Sons of the American Legion. Photo / Doug Malin.
Greg “Doc” Gibbs, New York’s 2011 Detachment commander, is the new national commander of the Sons of the American Legion for 2018-19.
He was installed Sunday during The American Legion’s Centennial Convention in Minneapolis, MN, and the Sons 67th Convention.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Sailors Help Clean Up Yard at Bronx Post 620
Chief-Select Hospital Corpsmann Marchant Da Silva helps clean up the yard at Samuel H. Young American Legion Post 620 in the Bronx on Aug. 18. U.S. Navy Photos by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Roger S. Duncan.
U.S. Navy personnel showed appreciation to fellow veterans by taking on a community service project on Aug. 18 to clean up the grounds at a Bronx American Legion Post in advance of a fall centennial celebration.
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Friday, August 03, 2018
42nd Infantry Band Performs Across New York State
The U.S. Army’s 42nd Infantry Division Band is playing free concerts across New York State in August.
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Wednesday, August 01, 2018
Rockland Pirates Are the New York American Legion Baseball Champions
Rockland Pirates show their excitement at winning the state baseball title.
The players of District 9 Champ Rockland County Pirates Post 130 are the New York American Legion Baseball Champions. This is the third consecutive year Rockland claimed the state title.
