Veteran Symposium and Workshop – Mar 26
The Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy Veteran Symposium and Workshop is now open to all veterans, and to those in the community, who are interested in veteran issues.
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This month’s post member meeting presentation unveiled multiple exterior designs for our new post home. Gurltiz Architectural Group PA of
Read morePost Membership – “This Post is Jumping!”
“This post is jumping!” A hearty “Thank You” to our members for their diligence in membership renewal and recommending membership to other local veterans. We were at 96.7% or 178 active members. We need just a few more renewals or new members to reach 100%.
Read morePete Jaeger Memorial Service – Jan 6th
The Post will host a Celebration of Life Memorial Service for 3rd Vice Commander Pete Jaeger. Pete served our Post and the community with distinction and enthusiasm. In fact, he was very active in the Post Revitalization Program and focused on future planning, finances, and membership. His actions were instrumental in keeping the post growing so that we could rebuild and create a positive environment for the next 100 years.
Read moreMilton E Blackwood Passing
Milton Evander Blackwood passed away on November 20, 2017 at his home in Chapel Hill. Milton was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Blackwood. He was born on a family farm in Chapel Hill on September 14, 1926.
Read moreLoss of Pete Jaeger
It is with deep regret that we share with you the loss of former Post 6 Vice Commander Frank “Pete” Jaeger. Pete passed away today after an extended illness and fight with cancer.
Read moreA hundred years has passed since the first men sailed for Europe to fight for freedom. And, in 1919, the returning servicemen joined together in France to form the American Legion. How much do you know about “the war to end all wars?”
Read moreBruce Martindale Passing
We are very sorry to announce that one of our long time members, Bruce Martindale, passed away yesterday. Bruce Martindale has been a member of Chapel Hill Post 6 for 44 years and served in the U.S. Navy as a Signalman in the South China Sea and Okinawa, Japan. Bruce was a resident of Carolina Meadows.
Read moreTime Waits for No Man
Have you sat down with Bernie Donato or Rusty Edmister and shared a story about your time in the military? Rusty Edmister has just completed 334 interviews. That’s a lot of storytelling.
Read morePassing of Mark Sumner
It is with great sadden that we share with you the loss of Mark Sumner, a long time member of both the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and other veterans and service groups.
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