In a surprise presentation, Navy veteran Stan Mueller was presented his American Legion cap by fellow Navy veteran and CPO2 John Fields. Charles O’Leary assisted with the presentation from Post 142. The cap presentation included Mueller’s ribbon medals; which included the Navy Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal for wartime military service, Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with two campaign stars and Vietnam Service Medal. He was also given a US Navy and Vietnam pin, a pin with the US and Navy flags crossed and a pin with his former rank Chief Petty Officer Second Class, Gunner’s Mate 2 to wear on his cap. Mueller served on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger CVA-61 and landing ship tank USS Summit County LST-1146 during his career. He plans on sewing patches of the different ships he served on his new legion cap. Congratulations to GM2 Stan Mueller and thank you for your military service!
—CHARLES S. O’LEARY