Called on Account of Rain
Twenty-two people gathered in Snow Camp tonight to enjoy dinner together and then watch Pathway to Freedom. The food was
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Your Voice is important in Veterans Services
The Orange County Department of Social Services is currently seeking veteran participants for focus groups that will discuss services the county provides to area veterans. The department plans to hold several focus groups to garner feedback about the needs of Orange County veterans.
Read moreMemorial Day Report
Memorial Day was simply great in Chapel Hill for long time members of American Legion Post 6. We have a 93-year history of service to our town and we have shown that we can still do it in style.
Read moreArmy Air Force History Event – May 17th
Two World War II era pilots will speak on Thursday, May 17th, at 7:30 p.m. at The Gathering Place at Fearrington Village. This is a presentation of The Veterans of Fearrington.
Read moreDD Form 214 and You
For a veteran, the most important form is a DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty). It is the form that proves active military service and service characterization. It is needed for VA care and benefits, proof of eligibility for veterans groups, and burial honors and interment.
Read moreGreek Festival Coming May 18th
We have a few Greek members who are busy working on the Chapel Hill Greek Festival May 18-20th. They invite all post members to join them for great food and music.
Read moreBig Shovel to Our Rescue
An area contractor provided us with three 12+ cubic yards of fill dirt at no cost, but how were we to spread it. Wheelbarrow loads would be a huge task. Paul Fiorentino, a long-time member of Post 6 came up with a solution. “Let’s keep in the family.”
Read moreLegion Improves Communications
The American Legion is really on the move with communications. The May 2012 edition of The American Legion devoted the center fold two-page spread to announcing recent and on-going changes to the way they share news and information.
Read moreOrange High Reaches Out by Example
Orange High School students and faculty hosted local veterans, senior citizens, no9n-profits, neighbors and parents for an evening of entertainment and a dinner. It was their way of giving something to the community and at the same time draw attention to the urgent need to do things for others without any expectation of return.
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