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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.

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  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.

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.

Monday, September 12, 2011  On the day before the tenth anniversary of September 11th people in Albany paid tribute

Monday, May 30, 2011 

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  When talking about the matter, there's a certain perspective that can only come from someone who's served.

Saturday, August 07, 2010  One thousand black balloons were released and a 21 cannon salute was performed in honor of those who defended our country and never returned home.

Tuesday, June 01, 2010  Memorial Day was formerly known as Decoration Day - a holiday that commemorates United States men and women who've died in military service to the county. Many gathered at the American Legion Post 30 Monday, to do just that.