Category: News
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J.A. Garcia Post 172 holds annual Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony
MERCEDES, Texas – The Veterans War Memorial located outside of Mercedes City Hall lists the name of the town’s fallen soldiers dating back to World War 1. On the side designated for the Vietnam War the names of 16 soldiers are listed who died defending freedom. On Vietnam War Veterans Day the American Legion J.A.…
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Sons of the American Legion Post 172 Hosts Chicken Plate Fundraisers to Support Veterans
MERCEDES, TEXAS – The Sons of the American Legion Post 172 recently hosted a barbecue chicken plate fundraiser to help support the post’s ongoing efforts in aiding veterans, funding its annual scholarship program, and sponsoring students for Boys State, a prestigious government and leadership program for high school juniors. Legionnaires, American Legion Riders, Sons of…