PHOTO PROVIDED Recently installed officers for American Legion Auxiliary Unit #623, of Beech Creek, are pictured.

Some of Centre, Lycoming and Clinton Counties American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Units 2025-2026 officers recently installed are Bower-Decker American Legion Auxiliary Unit #251 of Montgomery and Mumpher-Shawley American Legion Auxiliary Unit #893 of Milesburg. Both were installed by Heather Smith, Department of Pennsylvania’s District President for Centre, Lycoming and Clinton Counties.

Also installed were Bitner-Bechdel Unit #623 of Beech Creek officers by Centre, Lycoming and Clinton Counties President, Carol Wert Walker.

These American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) members 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 American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) is 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, they advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth and promote 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.

The next ALA’s Centre, Lycoming and Clinton Council meeting will be hosted by George Webster Pepperman American Legion Auxiliary Unit #36 of Jersey Shore on Sept. 10. Special guest who will be attending will be Department of Pennsylvania’s American Legion Auxiliary President, Jackie Weaver.

PHOTO PROVIDED Recently installed officers for American Legion Auxiliary Unit #251, of Montgomery, are pictured.

All American Legion Auxiliary members are invited to attend. Contact your local American Legion Auxiliary Unit officers to make your reservations.

PHOTO PROVIDED Recently installed officers for American Legion Auxiliary Unit #893, of Milesburg, are pictured.