Bronx County American Legion Christmas Party

Photo by Edward Watkins

Local veterans sang Christmas carols during the party.

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2019 Toys for Tots Collection and Pick Up!

Members of MCL Yankee Det #255 pose with 6th Comm. Bn Marines after Toys for Tots collection

 

Members of the Marine Corps League Yankee Detachment #255 collected Toys for Tots donation boxes in December throughout Bronx County and consolidated those items for pick up at American Legion Post #620. Marines from 6th Communication Battalion made the final pick up prior to toy  distribution. Many thanks to those that contributed their time and effort into making 2019 Toys for Toys happen. More than 800 toys were collected from contributions throughout the local area for children in need this holiday season.
















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Woodstock 50th Anniversary Concert at Sam Young Post 620

Photo by Miriam Quin

Post 620 members, residents and musicians joned in celebrating the legendary music festival’s half century milestone.

 

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U.S. Marine Detachment vets mentor next generation

In the blue shirts are ‘poolies’ enrolled in The Delayed Entry Program out of the west Bronx’s Marine Corps Recruiting Office.The five individuals standing in the rear with black shirts are U.S. Marine Corps recruiters.

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Fourth of July at the Sam Young American Legion Post 620 with Councilman Mark Gjonaj

Councilman Mark Gjonaj had the pleasure to celebrate the Fourth of July with veterans at the Sam Young American Legion Post 620!

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Joseph Menta Completes Eagle Scout Project

Photo by Veronica Feliciano

The volunteers were ready to revitalize Samuel Young American Legion Post 620.

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Sam Young American Legion Post 620 Clean Up

Photo courtesy of Councilman Mark Gjonaj’s Office

Councilman Gjonaj (back, 2nd from l) thanked the volunteers for their service.

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MCL - Flag & Sand From Iowa Jima

Photo courtesy of Michael McNerney

Mangan (l) receives the flag and capsule of sand from Iwo Jima from Powers.

 

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WWI Swap & Sale Held At Sam Young Post 620

Photo by Silvio Pacifico

Each WWI medal, helmet, uniform, weapon and memorabilia had a story to tell.

 

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