The Legion in Puerto Rico

Colonel Clark, Major Canedo from the Department of Defense are pictured here with the Department Commander Ildefonso Colon and Legionnaire Saez-Vega.
Joining the DoD was Mrs. Raquel Ortiz, producer of the film “Borinqueneers”. Colonel Clark, Mrs. Ortiz are pictured here with members of the 65th Infantry Regiment, several of them who were featured in the film.
On their visit in September, Col. Clark and his staff visited the Veterans home in Juana Diaz, PR where the American Legion joined them once more in recognition of our veterans.
On their visit in September, Col. Clark and his staff visited the Veterans home in Juana Diaz, PR where the American Legion joined them once more in recognition of our veterans.
Here is a photo of Legionnaires from St. Croix leading a funeral procession in route to the cemetery.
Camuy, PR. This is a Memorial Day event in which the Mayor and the community join the American Legion at the City’s Veterans Cemetery.
American Legion Post #25, Camuy, PR. Presenting a scholarship to one of the local students. This scholarship is presented in honor of Legionnaire Juan A. Rosa.
The Nations most decorated Vietnam Veteran is Jorge Otero, pictured here with District Commander Soto.
the Wall of Honor which shows the pictures of all Utuadeños who were killed in action.
the Monument across the street from the post and the museum in Utuado.
Department Commander Ildefonso Colon Jr. is addressing The 192 CAV, Troop E, Veterans Organization in hopes of recruiting them as members of the American Legion.
Legionnaires and Vietnam veterans at a local high school in Juana Diaz PR.
Ildefonso Colon Jr. , Department Commander, with Agustín Montañez Director of Puerto Rico Advocate of Veterans Affairs Office, Ms. LauraMontes, and Puerto Rico Senator , Honorable Lucy Arce Ferrer.
Puerto Rico’s Secretary of State Kenneth McClintock, Agustín Montañez, Advocate forPuerto Rican Veteran Affairs and the Ponce School of Law.
Legionnaire and Radio Personality Jorge Silvestry gives a live broadcast from American Legion Post #47, Cabo Rojo, PR.
Legionnaire Sergio Morales has taken the initiative to visit the cemetery in his town.

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