American Legion State News
Do you keep track of state-wide news for the American Legion Department of North Carolina? You can see what is going on each month by visiting NCLEGION.org.
Read moreDistrict 12 News
A Special Gift for Coach Sylvia Hatchell
Our members are veterans, but they are also community leaders and doers. One member, P. H. Craig, showed his support and love for the community by doing something special for someone else. This is his story,
Read moreChapel Hill’s Chapelboro.com
We are very fortunate to have a strong advocate for community and veterans news in our area. It is WCHL Radio with both AM and FM stations. But, did you know that there is also a WCHL website loaded with news on local activities, events, sports, veterans news, community service activities and more.
Read moreMilitary Missions in Action Seeks Volunteers
Military Missions In Action is excited for all that is going on in 2014. They are seeking veterans’ assistance with any or all of the following events and happenings.
Read moreIwo Jima Remembered
Sixty-nine years ago today, thousands of Marines stormed the beaches of Iwo Jima. Their mission was to secure the island and the three airfields there. The fighting went on for several weeks, but on 23 February 1945, five marines and one navy combat medic (hospital corpsman) raised the Stars and Stripes over Mount Surbachi.
Read moreEagle Scout Court of Honor – Jan 8th
Post members are invited to observe Troop 505 Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Harrison Czajkowski.
Read moreAmerican Legion Reports on PTSD and TBI
The American Legion released a report last week on PTSD. It is The War Within and covers treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD.
Read moreMember Training
How do you become a strong member of our American Legion Team? The best way is to be mentored by one of our long-time members. Many of our members know a lot about American Legion programs, but there is so much more to learn.
Read moreWhy I Belong to the American Legion
As this writer completes another set of stories about our Post’s activities in Chapel Hill, I am reminded of the value of an active, vibrant post in our community. No, not just in our community, but in towns, villages, cities and counties throughout our nation. Have you ever asked yourself, “What would our town be like without an American Legion post?” “Do we make a difference?” For us, I need only point to our recent successes with youth. Our youth are our future.
Read moreCelebrating the 4th in Rural America
Many of our post members join other veterans in Caldwell, NC, for their July 4th Parade. This is truly small town America at its best. There are old time cars, a vintage plane flyover, manure spreaders, horses, patriotic floats, kids on colorful bikes, and much more. It is Caldwell’s annual salute to veterans and those who are serving today around the world. Why not get on the road and experience what makes North Carolina different.
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