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June 2005, the American Legion Post 295 finally marks a permenant presence at their new location by erecting and dedicating a new flag pole.

Post Commander Jerry Hoosier acts as Master of Ceremonies,

guests are MOH receipient Lew "Cold Steel" Millet and area council women Arlene Bridger.

The Flag raising detail--Al Watts (for SFA) and Bill Lowell (for 82nd Airborne Assn.)

Col. Millett and Ms. Bridger

Post Secretary Bonny Jacobs sings the National Anthem.

Ranger LTC. Tex Wandke, acts as guest speaker.

The Color Guard,

more of the Color Guard.

Going up the new flag pole.

Citizens and Soldiers paying their respects.

C78 members looking on.

As well as a local Boy Scout troop.

Ramon with youngest son and future Ranger, Anthony, visit with Col. Millet.