American Legion commanders honored at testimonial dinner
Members of the 16th District of the Department of Pennsylvania American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) were among American Legion family members who attended a Central Section testimonial dinner honoring the National American Legion commander, Charles E. Schmidt, of Oregon, and the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania commander, Carl Olshefskie, of Renovo, at the Middletown American Legion Post No. 594 on in March.
Schmidt visited veterans and military facilities throughout Pennsylvania in addition to having dinners with Legion family members in the eastern and western parts of Pennsylvania.
He was elected commander of the 2.2 million member American Legion on Sept. 1, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio, during the 98th National Convention of America’s largest veterans’ organization.
Schmidt shared history in regard to the American Legion organization and how it has helped thousands of veterans, troops and their families throughout its 98 years.
He stressed the importance of membership being a vital part of the American Legion family, so we may continue to support the programs for veterans, troops, their families, children and communities.
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