During the recent Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony held at the Dragon Hill Lodge, Yongsan, South Korea, on April 30, 2024, Legionnaire William Beatty was recognized as the Military Retiree Volunteer of the Year for the Yongsan-Casey Area in South Korea. Currently, Mr. Beatty is the service officer for Lewis L. Millett American Legion Post 38, South Korea, and commander of VFW Post 9985, South Korea. Mr. Beatty was recognized as the Military Retiree of the Year for his work as the Causality Assistant Volunteer. As the Causality Assistant Volunteer, he supported countless survivors with service and resources. He assisted the surviving spouses with Social Security, VA benefits, Survivor Benefit Program, ID cards, etc.