Marine honored by American Legion

OKINAWA, JAPAN

08.28.2012

Courtesy Photo

III Marine Expeditionary Force   

(From left) Fang A. Wong, Marine Sgt. Juan Vallejomunoz, Marine Lt. Gen. John F. Kelly and J.R. Martinez display The American Legion’s Spirit of Service award, which was granted to Vallejomunoz during the organization’s 94th National Convention in recognition of his extensive volunteer efforts at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis Aug. 28. “(Vallejomunoz) makes all of his 2.4 million fellow Legionnaires very proud,” Wong said. "Our nation is fortunate to have such dedicated service members as Juan Vallejomunoz. He is a credit to his uniform and to our country.” Wong is the American Legion national commander, Vallejomunoz is a manpower information systems analyst with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Kelly is the senior military assistant to the Secretary of Defense and Martinez was the master of ceremonies for the event.

• Date Taken: 08.28.2012
• Date Posted: 09.13.2012 22:55
• Photo ID: 664063
• VIRIN: 120831-M-XY535-001
• Resolution: 2000x1359
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• Location: OKINAWA, JP