· American Legion threatens to cut ties over fund changes
By Jennifer McDermott (j.mcdermott@theday.com) Group says state setting them up to fail, worries veterans no longer a priority The American Legion is so upset with the way the state has changed the fund it administers to help Connecticut veterans that … Continue reading →


· Legionnaires bring military bears to Sandy Hook
In the four months since the horrific Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting that left 27 dead and collectively broke a nation’s heart, an outpouring of support and donations have been given to those students, parents and community members affected by … Continue reading →


· CT American Legion Endorses Gov. Malloy’s Proposal
The American Legion Department of Connecticut Endorses Governor Malloy’s Budget Proposal for the Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund “The Governor proposes the transfer of fund management, investment responsibility and associated operational costs to the American Legion, the legal administrator of … Continue reading →



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· #VeteranOfTheDay Navy Veteran Leah Bond

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Leah Bond. Leah served from 2000-2004. Leah enlisted in the Navy in 2000 and was the first female in the Air Department Fuels division on the USS Peleliu. The USS Peleliu was one of the first responders to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. During Operation Enduring Freedom, she prepared the Peleliu for deployment by ensuring the safe receipt of over 800,000 gallons of jet fuel. After the deployment of the Peleliu, Leah transitioned to the Aviation Maintenance Administration and earned Petty Officer Third Class. Leah went on to earn her Master’s in Business Administration and is …

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· #VeteranOfTheDay Women’s Army Corps Veteran Mary Louise Palmore Paden

Mary Lou Paden was a corporal in the Women’s Army Corps and served with Squadron D of the 330th Army Air Force during World War II.

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· Veterans Legacy Program: Rear Adm. Alene Bertha Duerk, Navy’s first female admiral

Rear Adm. Alene B. Duerk had a long military career and was a trailblazer for women in the Navy.  She is a Veteran of World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War.  In 1972, she became the Navy’s first female admiral. Duerk was born on March 29, 1920 in Defiance, Ohio.  She attended the Toledo Hospital School of Nursing and graduated in 1941.  During World War II, the American Red Cross needed nurses and frequently contacted Duerk because of her education.  She quickly grew a desire to want to help during the war which prompted her to join the U.S. …

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