American Legion Veterans in Chapel Hill, NC
With Spring comes graduation and awards ceremonies. Pete Jaeger and Ed Gill presented American Legion ROTC awards to Outstanding Cadets at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Air Force ROTC unit on April 21, 2015.
Read moreYou have seen the pins on our member blue caps. Do you know that you can add a commemorative or service pin to your cap? Officers often wear a pin or bar to show their office held.
Read moreWith any local remembrance of the liberation of German concentration camps, there comes to mind Robert F. Patton. Robert was very active with his military unit association and worked well into his 90’s as an activist supporting remembrance of The Holocaust.
Read moreTroop 505 and Venture 505 are holding a Court of Honor on Wednesday, February 4, at 7:30 p.m. All post members are invited and encouraged to attend.
Read moreOut he came from the kitchen and still wearing his apron, Post Commander Heavlin was summoned by the assembled members for a special treat. He was about to receive a special award from the post officers.
Read moreThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Women’s Basketball team recognizes a local veteran at each hometown Carolina game. This project was Coach Sylvia Hatchell’s idea several seasons ago, when she wanted to do something special on Veterans Day.
Read moreWe were pleased to host the District 12 Oratorical Contest at our post. We were supported by many members, our Ladies Auxiliary and by members of Mebane Post 95 and Durham Post 7. Ms.Oratorical Contest CH (2) – Copy Liduviana Veintimilla won district honors.
Read moreThere are about 500 veterans at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Many belong to the Carolina Veterans Organization (CVO). A few of our members are part of this group and more are showing interest.
Read moreHunter Rudd and fellow Carolina Veterans Organization veterans were hard at work this week sorting food for homeless veterans as a Carolina Veterans Organization event. Their project was months in planning, a week in execution, and a day well spent.
Read moreWe get calls, letters, walk-ins and friendly conversations about veterans in need. Not all members know what to suggest. We have added a page to this site to help our members better understand the many programs and resources available help a veteran.
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