Pictured, seated from left, are Penny Hockenberry, secretary/treasurer; Vickie Franklin, president; Vicki Bomboy, 1st vice president. Standing are, Samantha Walker, Sgt. at Arms; Irene Meeker, 2nd vice president and membership chair; Carol Wert Walker, district president of ALA Department of Pennsylvania for Centre, Lycoming and Clinton counties; Diana Armstrong, chaplain; and Lisa Yearick, Sgt. at Arms.

MILESBURG — American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) 2024-2025 Officers of Mumpher-Shawley American Legion Auxiliary Unit #893 of Milesburg were installed by Carol Wert Walker, ALA Department of Pennsylvania’s District President for Centre, Lycoming and Clinton counties, recently.

These ladies are part of the largest Veterans Service Organization (VSO) in the world. Their mission being in the spirit of “Service, Not Self”, the mission of the ALA to support the American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve and have served, by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military and their families, both at home and abroad.

For God and Country, the ALA advocates for veterans, educates our citizens, mentors youth and promotes patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.

They are part of the Department of Pennsylvania’s American Legion Auxiliary, which is the largest American Legion Auxiliary in the world.