Liberty (AGTR-5) Division Provides Color Guard Service Honoring the US Naval Armed Guards
Ridge, NY – 22 November 2009: Congressman Tim Bishop hosted in conjunction with the American Legion Post 1887, a Congressional Recognition Ceremony for the members of the Long Island Chapter of the United States Naval Armed Guard to formally acknowledge their honorable Naval Armed Guard service with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition signed by their Member of Congress.
Members of the Liberty (AGTR-5) Division Honor Guard presented the colors in honor of these Navy Veterans who gave their whole in defense of this nation during World War II.
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From the Left to the right
Cadet Joseph M Belcastro, Unit Flag Bearer; Cadet Juwann D Bunce, Rifleman; Ensign Robert D Garceau, Officer in Charge;
Lieutenant Joy Aimetti, Commanding Officer; Congressman Tim Bishop; Commander Americo Aimetti, Regional Director; Willam Evanzia, President Empire Region, Navy League ; Daniel Murphy, USMC, Vietnam Veteran; Cadet Michael J Higley, Detail Commander/ Ensign Flag Bearer; and Cadet Josuha A Battaglia, Rifleman
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