The American Legion Department of Virginia held its 96th annual convention July 10-July 13 in Herndon. During the event, representatives from the department presented a variety of awards including those for leadership and service. Greenspring resident, Pete Straub, received the 17th District Vice Commander of the Year award.
Straub said that he received this award largely for his work with four American Legion posts in the district. Currently, he is the Commander of Post 123 at Greenspring retirement community in Springfield.
Four years ago, Greenspring Post 123 was issued its formal charter as in independent Post in The American Legion. Now, the Post has approximately 60 members. Also during the convention, Greenspring Post 123 was presented with the 100 percent Old Dominion Award for attaining its membership goal for the 2013-2014 Legion year.