$10,000 and Counting
John Santa is a very proud of the hard work his Marathon Jammers have done this year. They reached their Chapel Hill goal of $10,000!
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Post Elections – May 12th
We are about to conclude another successful post year. A year that continued our trend of increasing activities, promoting and developing community awareness, building our post membership, and developing a strong cadre of post officers on the Post Executive Committee who are committed to continuing our 96 year legacy of service.
Read moreDachau Ashes Burial – Dedication of Monument
At the legion meeting last night “The Dachau Ashes” were discussed. The story, briefly, is that a US World War
Read moreIwo Jima Survivors 70th Reunion
They descended upon Washington, DC, and Quantico, VA, to gather in remembrance of the 70th Anniversary of their assault on
Read moreNorth Carolina Battleship Needs Us
In 1946, the most decorated U.S. Navy battleship of World War II returned to her place of birth, New York
Read moreI Don’t Need to Be Thanked for My Service
“Thank You for your service,…..” You have heard it many times and when it first started, it was closer to
Read moreChapel Hill Responds to Antiques Fair
To say that our Second Annual Antiques Fair was a success is an understatement. Saturday was blustery and cold. The air had a bit of rain, but it turned out to be a very busy day at our fair. There were twenty vendors inside and two under tents outside.
Read moreSharing One’s Skills in the Kitchen
You have heard it before. “It takes a Village…” And, I will have to agree that with any group, it
Read moreA Celebration of Marathon Jam in Photos
The Marathon Jam is now in the record books as their 11th year and 7th year at the American Legion Chapel Hill Marathon Jam. We are very proud to have been able to provide them with space, advertising, support, and lots of music fans. The Marathon Jam has raised a lot of money and awareness for the Ft. Bragg Fisher House and the many other Fisher Houses across the nation.
Read moreBud Hampton Tours Iwo Jima
Our very own Bud Hampton, a survivor of Iwo Jima and other South Pacific campaigns, was selected by The Greatest Generation Foundation to revisit the islands and participate in a Commemorative Ceremony on Iwo Jima.
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