Spirit of Service, National Law Enforcement Officer Award and National Firefighter of the Year Award were named.
American Legion National Security Commission Chairman Steven A. Brennan presented awards during the 2020 Fall Meetings of the National Executive Committee.
The American Legion Spirit of Service Award, Regional and National Law Enforcement Officers of the Year Award, and the Regional and National Firefighters of the Year Award recognizes servicemembers, law enforcement officers and firefighters who have selflessly distinguished themselves over and above their normal duties predominately through community service activities and professional achievement.
Recipients of the Spirit of Service Award for 2020 are:
Matthew J. Turley, U.S. Army
Jasmine L. Johnson, U.S. Navy
Justin T. Middlemiss, U.S. Marine Corps
Amy-Christy Amakihe, U.S. Air Force
Amanda Moore, U.S. Coast Guard
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award for 2020
National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award winner is Robert Berg Jr. of Wisconsin.
Regional award winners are:
Northeast Region: Curt Andrick of Maine
Central Region: Jeffery S. Ginn of Michigan
Southern Region – Brandon Medina of North Carolina
Western Region – Bradley K. Walther of Oregon
Midwest Region – Robert Berg Jr., of Wisconsin
Firefighter of the Year Award for 2020
National Firefighter of the Year Award recipient is Ryan N. Berney of Nebraska.
Regional award winners are:
Central Region – Donald V. Fletcher of Maryland
Southern Region – Jeremiah Chisolm of Georgia
Western Region – Robert Gottbreht of Washington
Midwestern Region – Ryan N. Berney of Nebraska
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