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JROTC AWARDS CEREMONY
SAN ANTONIO – (May 17, 2024) – Congratulations to Cadet 1st Lt. Jackelyn Hernandez-Rangel and Cadet Capt. Daniel Perdomo of G.W. Brackenridge High School who were awarded The American Legion JROTC Military Excellence Medal during the school’s JROTC Awards Ceremony. Presenting the awards were Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828 Commander Burrell Parmer and Legionnaire Amanda Parham. (Photo by Tesha Leggett/828 Auxiliary) #JROTC #TheAmericanLegion
OUR COMMUNITY SALUTES
SAN ANTONIO – (May 14, 2024) – More than 200 high school students, graduating this year from Bexar County and surrounding area high schools, were honored during the 13th Annual “A Night in Your Honor” hosted by Our Community Salutes - San Antonio (OCS-SA) at Pedrotti’s Ranch in Helotes, Texas.
The “Mighty” 20th District served as a Bronze Sponsor and participated in the Community Resource Fair talking with future service members and their parents about The American Legion.
Post 828 member, Cmdr. Stacey O’Neal, commanding officer of Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, served as the keynote speaker.
OCS is a non-profit organization created in 2009 by Dr. Kenneth E. Hartman to recognize and honor local graduating high school seniors who plan to enlist in the military after high school graduation. (Photos by Post Commander Burrell Parmer/828) #OCSSA #TheAmericanLegion #MilitaryCityUSA