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SSgt Robert C. Melberg
American Legion Post 110
Virginia Beach, VA

Americanism Programs

LAW ENFORCEMENT RECOGNITION PROGRAM

Post 110 annual recognizes two Law Enforcement Officers from Joint Base Little Creek/Ft. Story for their bravery and service to the community.


Completed Events: A Photographic and Historical Record
of the SSgt Robert C. Melberg American Legion Virginia Beach Post 110 Law Enforcement Program

  • At the monthly meeting held on 23 July 2025 of the SSGT Robert C. Melberg American Legion Post 110, in Virginia Beach VA., Shown (L to R) is Ethan Hunter Greg being presented with the Award for Law Enforcement Cadet by former Governor Bob McDonald. (Photography by Kevin Graves)
Shown (L to R) is Ethan Hunter Greg being presented with the Award for Law Enforcement Cadet by former Governor Bob McDonald. (Photography by Kevin Graves)

  • The SSgt Robert C. Melberg, USA, American Legion Post 110 of Virginia Beach, VA presented its Annual Law Enforcement of the Year Awards during its monthly meeting on March 26, 2025. Receiving the awards were Master at Arms First Class Petty Officer Grover Smith, III, and K-9 Police Officer Derek P. Holmes both from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Police Department. Smith and Holman were commended for their 'Outstanding Public Service Benefiting Our Community, State and Nation'. Presenting the awards were Post Adjutant Fred Kinkin and Post Commander Ron Basso. Each awardee also received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congresswoman Jen A. Kiggans, 2nd District of Virginia. These certificates were presented by Jonathan Gragnano, Special Projects Director in Kiggans' office. (Photography by Bert Wendell, Jr.)
    • In the first photo (l to r) are Commander Basso, Petty Officer Smith, his wife Madison, daughter Ginny, son Theodore, and Adjutant Kinkin. (Photography by Bert Wendell, Jr.)
In the first photo (l to r) are Commander Basso, Petty Officer Smith, his wife Madison, daughter Ginny, son Theodore, and Adjutant Kinkin. (Photography by Bert Wendell, Jr.)

    • In the second photo (l to r) are Commander Basso, Police Officer Holmes, his wife Terri, grandson Brylon, and Adjutant Kinkin. (Photography by Bert Wendell, Jr.)
In the second photo (l to r) are Commander Basso, Police Officer Holmes, his wife Terri, grandson Brylon, and Adjutant Kinkin. (Photography by Bert Wendell, Jr.)

  • The SSgt Robert C. Melberg, U.S. Army, American Legion Post 110, Virginia Beach, VA awarded the 'American Legion Law Enforcement Certificate of Commendation' to Police Officer Corey Boykin, Jr. and Master At Arms First Class April Ancell, USN, both from the Police Department of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, on February 28, 2024. Presenting the certificates was Fred Kinkin, Post Adjutant and Law Enforcement Coordinator. The certificate reads as follows: 'This Commendation is Awarded for Outstanding Public Service Benefiting Our Community, State, and Nation'. Photography by Bert Wendell, Jr.
The SSgt Robert C. Melberg, U.S. Army, American Legion Post 110, Virginia Beach, VA awarded the 'American Legion Law Enforcement Certificate of Commendation' to Police Officer Corey Boykin, Jr. and Master At Arms First Class April Ancell, USN, both from the Police Department of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, on February 28, 2024. Presenting the certificates was Fred Kinkin, Post Adjutant and Law Enforcement Coordinator. The certificate reads as follows: 'This Commendation is Awarded for Outstanding Public Service Benefiting Our Community, State, and Nation'. Photography by Bert Wendell, Jr.

  • The SSgt Robert C. Melberg, U.S. Army, American Legion Post 110, Virginia Beach, VA awarded the "American Legion Law Enforcement Certificate of Commendation" to Police Officer Jesse Posadas, Police Department, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, on February 22, 2023. Presenting the award was Fred Kinkin, Commander of the 2nd District, Virginia Department. The certificate reads as follows: 'This Commendation is Awarded for Outstanding Public Service Benefiting Our Community, State, and Nation'. Photography by Bert Wendell, Jr.
The SSgt Robert C. Melberg, U.S. Army, American Legion Post 110, Virginia Beach, VA awarded the

  • After the presentation of the 'American Legion Law Enforcement Certificate of Commendation', Commander Fred Kinkin joined Jesse Posadas and his family for an informal group photograph. In the photo (left to right) are Allen Caasi, Elsie Caasi, Commander Kinkin, Jesse Posadas, Maribeth Posadas and Betty Posadas. Photography by Bert Wendell, Jr.
After the presentation of the 'American Legion Law Enforcement Certificate of Commendation', Commander Fred Kinkin joined Jesse Posadas and his family for an informal group photograph. In the photo (left to right) are Allen Caasi, Elsie Caasi, Commander Kinkin, Jesse Posadas, Maribeth Posadas and Betty Posadas. Photography by Bert Wendell, Jr.

  • Attending the presentation of the "American Legion Law Enforcement Certificate of Commendation" to Police Officer Jesse Posadas was U.S. Representative (Virginia 2nd District) Jen Kiggans, a legionnaire of American Legion Post 110, and fellow police officers. In the photo (left to right) are: Front row: Sgt. Kendrick Williams, Sgt. Eric Bell, Maj. Margaret Fleming, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, Officer Jesse Posadas, Cpt. Serena Barry, and Cpt. Thane Fredin. Back row: Cpt. Tonnie McBride, Cpt. John Youngblood, ASECO Douglas Gray, and Cpt. William Duncan. Photography by Bert Wendell, Jr.
Attending the presentation of the