Paul J. Hassing

“Knowing you’re doing something for somebody else, for something greater than yourself – that’s what I get out of the Legion. It’s a feeling I just can’t describe.”

Branch of Service: Army

Years: 16 (eight active, eight reserve)

MOS: 68S Preventive Medicine Sergeant /
15P Aviation Operations Sergeant /
12B Combat Engineer

Rank at Discharge: Staff sergeant (E-6)

Decorations

  • Army Commendation Medal (2)
  • Army Achievement Medal (2)
  • Good Conduct Medal (2)
  • Military Outstanding Volunteer

Service Medal

  • Armed Forces Reserve Medal with mobilization device and 10-year hourglass (2)
  • Overseas Service Ribbon (3)
  • Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (2)
  • Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star
  • Aviation Badge
  • Driver Badge

American Legion Post: Earl C. Hill Post 550, Bloomington, Minn.

Number of Years in the Legion: Six

Offices

  • Post 581 commander (2007)
  • Post 550 adjutant (2012)
  • 10th District vice commander (2012)
  • District employment chairman (2010-2012)
  • National American Legion College graduate (2010)
  • Legion Riders chapter director (2010)