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## 2026 Queens Veterans Day Parade
### Honoring Our Grand Marshal
**Master Sergeant Sean C. Baltrusitis, U.S. Army (Retired)**  
**Commander, Haspel-Staab VFW Post 551**

Haspel-Staab VFW Post 551 proudly announces that our Post Commander, Sean C. Baltrusitis, has been selected to serve as **Grand Marshal of the 2026 Queens Veterans Day Parade**.

A decorated combat veteran with over 21 years of honorable service in the United States Army, Master Sergeant Baltrusitis served during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and completed two deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His military decorations include two Bronze Star Medals.

Throughout his military career, he held numerous leadership positions, including Senior Drill Sergeant, Platoon Sergeant, Support Operations Sergeant, and First Sergeant.

Today, he continues his commitment to service through his leadership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, advocating for veterans, supporting military families, and strengthening ties within the Queens community.

**Please join Haspel-Staab VFW Post 551 in congratulating Commander Baltrusitis on this distinguished honor as we come together to recognize all who have served our great nation.**

**Veterans Serving Veterans — Never Forgetting Those Who Served.**