Gold Brigade spotlight: Robert Hicks of Delaware

Two-time American Legion Gold Brigade Award recipient Robert Wayne Hicks of Post 2 in Milford, Del., recruited 198 new members into the Legion in 2014, placing him in the top five overall. The U.S. Navy Vietnam veteran said he has already signed up enough new members to earn his third Gold Brigade Award for the 2014-2015 membership year with a goal of earning National Recruiter of the Year status.

Hicks said he attended events, parties and banquets, "you name it, and I was there always asking (people) if they were a veteran or if they knew of a veteran. I leave no stone unturned.

"I think membership is the most important part of The American Legion. Membership numbers show our strength when our national commander goes before congress or the president, and they see the greatest membership representing and backing him."

As the first vice commander of Post 2, Hicks said his officers know "that I will not procrastinate when it comes to membership or any of my duties."