The Arlington Sons of the Legion Squadron Unit 42 received awards presented at the 105th Annual Convention of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion recently held in Pierre.

Shaun Tawzer received a recruitment polo shirt.

Tawzer, commander of the Sons of the Legion of Arlington’s Squadron Unit 42 also accepted the award for the Achievement of 2024 Membership Goal. The Arlington Sons of the Legion Squadron is one of the largest in the state of South Dakota.

Casey Hanson, PDC, state liaison and national membership committee vice chairman — who is also adjutant of the Arlington Sons of the Legion Unit 42 Squadron — received the award for Individual Recruiter of the Year.

In a news release, the Arlington American Legion Edgar Herrick Post No. 42 says it is very proud of the growth and community involvement of the Arlington Sons of the American Legion Squadron Unit 42.