Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands Ceremony in Newport, RI

NEWPORT, R.I. - Nov. 15, 2021 - PRLog -- The Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands, founded in 1876 and comprised of the militias from the 13 colonies of the US dating back from 1636 -1876 held their annual change of command in Newport RI on Saturday, November 6, 2021. 16 historical units with close to 90 people attended from SC, GA, CT, RI, NY and MA. Following the change of command ceremony for newly elected Commander, Barton Hyte a luncheon was held at the US Navy War College in Newport. The keynote speaker was Lt General (Ret) L. Scott Rice, former Director of the US Air National Guard with the Adjutant Gen. of RI, MG Chris Callahan providing remarks. Additionally, former Tuskegee Airman, LTC Enoch "Woody" Woodhouse spoke to the luncheon attendees. This was the first time in the history of the Centennial Legion that the ceremony was held in historical Newport, RI.

The purposes of the Legion is to carry on the original motives of the military commands of the thirteen original colonies, who, on July 4, 1876, at the Centennial at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, organized the Centennial Legion to perpetuate the military organizations who served and protected our country in the early days of its history prior to, during and subsequent to the Revolutionary War, and to unite together such military commands as shall exist, or their successors, in one body, pledged to keep alive their ancient traditions and to preserve the records of their military achievements; to foster patriotism, encourage National Defense, and aid in upholding the national institutions of the United States in their integrity; to keep alive a spirit of fraternity and benevolence among the armed forces of the United States; to incubate respect for its flag and constitution, and obedience to constituted authority; to recognize and honor all citizens who have served or are serving in any branch of the Armed or Military Services or Reserves of the several States or of the United States.
Please see https://centenniallegion.com for further information.