At our regular scheduled meeting on Oct. 11, 2022, American Legion Post 61 in Monroeville, Ala., celebrated member George Jones's 100th birthday. Jones led the post in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Jones was joined by his daughter Martha Moore and grandson Matt Moore. Jones is a World War II veteran. He completed basic and advanced infantry training at Ft. Benning, Ga. Lt. Jones served in the European Theater during World War II.

Jones is a member of both The American Legion and the VFW.