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Monday, May 27, 2013  Many of you have probably raised the American flag over the last few days, however what happens when 'Old Glory' becomes too faded and tattered to display?

Sunday, May 26, 2013  The American Legion: Post 30 in Albany, along with veterans from around Southwest Georgia honored those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in battle this afternoon.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Members from American Legion Post 30 were out at Sunbelt Ford Wednesday morning to retire the car dealership’s American Flag.

Monday, January 28, 2013  Officials with, "the Anchorage" rehab center in Lee County took time to celebrate the American Legion, post 30, giving them a brand new American flag Monday.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Updated with video; To commemorate the 71st anniversary of Pearl Harbor local veterans sat down to a dinner among peers.

Sunday, September 16, 2012  The American Legion Post 30 and volunteers broke down the 1,000 flags meant to honor the men and women who put their lives on the line for our country on Sunday.

Monday, September 10, 2012  Updated with video; 1,000 American flags are lined up in single file rows next to the Albany Mall.

Friday, June 15, 2012  Few Americans know the detailed process on retiring an American flag. With Thursday being flag day, FOX 31 took an in-depth look at how to properly retire the red, white and blue.

Tuesday, June 05, 2012  Updated with video; Candidates for local elections met at the American Legion Post: 512, to discuss upcoming issues.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Updated with video; People have asked FOX 31 if there are any plans for a memorial for a fallen Lee County Marine Lance Corporal Steven Sutton.

Monday, May 28, 2012  People across southwest Georgia are celebrating Memorial Day to commemorate those who fought for our country and passed away.

Monday, May 28, 2012  The veterans at American Legion Post 30 were up bright and early Monday morning.

Friday, March 23, 2012  Updated with video; War hero returns home to American soil.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Updated with video; Kensley Fields is a Westover High School senior and winner of the American Legion District Oratorical Contest in Albany.

Friday, February 03, 2012  Updated with video; Before the Broad Ave. Bridge is torn down, GDOT sought the SOWGEA Veterans Coalition to help decommission the old bridge.