American Legion Veterans in Chapel Hill, NC
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 moreLike creative arts? There is a new offering at Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation, through Adapted Recreation. Marion Kaslovsky, who runs the Adapted Recreation Department, asked Amy Elliott, who has experience facilitating drama and creative arts groups, if she would lead a group for Veterans.
Read morePost members are invited to observe Troop 505 Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Harrison Czajkowski.
Read moreA Soldier’s Reflection is a speech that was presented at a Veterans Day observance ceremony at North Carolina Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill on Friday, November 8th. It is published today as a special item from the heart from one of today’s returning combat soldiers.
Read moreAs 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 moreWilliam Wang of Chapel Hill attended this year’s Tarheel Boys State as one of our post-sponsored students. We are very proud to announce that he was not only an excellent candidate, but he performed with distinction.
Read moreNick Clemens of Chapel Hill, was elected Governor of the American Legion Tar Heel Boys’ State, on Wednesday, June 19th. His election took place during a week-long event at Catawba College. Nick is a rising senior at Carrboro High School. He is also on the Carrboro High School Lacrosse team.
Read moreA special event was held to commemorate D-Day in Chapel Hill on June 18th. The event honored all World War II veterans with speakers remembering both the European and Pacific Theaters.
Read moreOur Post leads the district in membership retention. We are well over 103%. We thank everyone for continuing their membership and supporting the American Legion.
Read moreNetworking and mentoring has been one of the strengths of the American Legion and veterans organizations. Veterans returned home or came to Chapel Hill. They went to school or entered college, married, started a business or built a new career. They banded together in Chapel Hill to help each other.
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