“As a woman who has served 27 years in the Air Force, I am often mistaken for the civilian spouse of my military husband. Unconscious biases – we assume that men are service members.” – USAF Commander, Col Amanda Evans Continue Reading →
American Legion Post 29
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Clarifying Confusion in Greenwich on Illegal Signs and Protected Free Speech
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“I would not consider a flag to be a sign, but once they put the flyer on it I would. I would say that these were a violation of the sign regulations.” – Jodi Couture, Greenwich Zoning Enforcement Officer Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, American flag, American Legion Post 29, Anne Eddy, Critical Race Theory, Dean Gamanos, Homes for Our Troops
Greenwich Reopening Is in Time for Flag Placement on Veterans’ Graves
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The cemeteries were separated into grids. Each family received a map and a box of flags so they could maintain the current social distancing guidelines. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, American Legion Post 29, Chris Roehler, Jim Heavey
Medal of Honor Recipient Recalls Fallen Comrades at Wreath Laying Ceremony
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Medal of Honor recipient Captain Bucha gave the keynote speech at Greenwich’s annual wreath laying ceremony. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Holiday, American Legion Post 29, Boys & Girls Club Honor Guard, Captain Paul Bucha, Indian Harbor Yacht Club, Jim Bonney, Jim Himes, Linda McMahon
Veterans Day in Greenwich to Feature Multiple Ceremonies
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The annual Community Walk to Honor Veterans will start near the top of Greenwich Ave at 10:30am on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, followed by a brief ceremony at 11:00am. There will be a ceremony at the Byram Veterans Association at 7:00 pm at 300 Delavan Avenue, Greenwich. Continue Reading →