Tag: American Legion Post 17
Post 17 sponsoring tag sale
NAUGATUCK — American Legion Post 17 is sponsoring a townwide tag sale on Sept. 12.
The tag sale is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m....
American Legion marks centennial
Members of the American Expeditionary Force convened in Paris in March 1919 for the first American Legion caucus. Among the soldiers present was Norris...
Post 17 honors ‘unsung heroes’
NAUGATUCK — American Legion Post 17 presented spouses of deceased Vietnam veterans Saturday with Certificates of Honor and lapel pins to recognize and thank...
Halloween party returns after hiatus
NAUGATUCK — After a two-year hiatus, American Legion Post 17 and the Naugatuck firefighters union are bringing back the annual Halloween Parade and Party.
The...
American Legion national commander to visit Naugatuck Post
NAUGATUCK — Brett Reistad, the national commander of the American Legion, will be visiting Naugatuck American Legion Post 17 next week.
Reistad will attend the...
Sport registrations
American Legion Post 17 baseball
NAUGATUCK — Naugatuck American Legion Post 17 will hold registration for baseball on Sunday from 12 to 2 p.m....
Pin ceremony to honor Vietnam veterans
NAUGATUCK — American Legion Post 17 will be honoring Vietnam-era veterans with a pin ceremony at the Naugatuck Summerfest on Aug. 12.
The pins are...
Medals help heal wounds
NAUGATUCK — When Vietnam War veterans returned home, they weren’t greeted the same as veterans from previous wars.
“Vietnam veterans are the first group that...
Strength in numbers
Post commander on a mission to grow ranks
NAUGATUCK — A familiar face at the American Legion Post 17 is hoping to lead the post...
Medals carry different meanings for vets
NAUGATUCK — For some veterans it was another medal to proudly wear. For others it was recognition that was long overdue.
Connecticut Department of Veterans’...
