National Cemeteries Interment News
The VA has announced enhanced services as we return to normal post-Covid-19.
Read moreMemorial Day Events Held
This year our Memorial Day was tempered due to the North Carolina Executive Order limiting large gatherings. Added to that was a Boy Scout directive limiting Scout participation decorating graves. Things were looking bleak.
Read moreTwelve Myths on the Stimulus Package
While we do not often link our posts to commercial websites, sometimes there is an exception. AARP has created a
Read moreMemorial Day Tribute
We may not be able to gather at our Post or in local halls, parks, and cemeteries this year, but our hearts are full of memories to share. There are tales of service to our Country by family, friends, and others that flow freely during Memorial Day weekend. As our reminder to you, we share this Memorial Day video.
Read moreSilent Graves
Our National cemeteries are without flags on graves this year. Our local cemetery will be quieter this Memorial Day, too. An annual tradition was silenced by a virus–Covid-19.
Read moreMilitary Tattoo
For over 400 years there has been the Military Tattoo. It was first used to alert tavern keepers to “turn off the taps,” the drummer is coming.
Read moreMemorial Day Events
Each year our VFW members from C.V. Cummings Chapel Hill Post 9100 work with Post 6 to commemorate Memorial Day.
Read moreLeadership at the Post
Are you interested in keeping up with important news from the American Legion Department of North Carolina? Are you interested in serving in a leadership position? Are you thinking about serving in a Post or Department committee?
Read moreDepartment of NC Convention Canceled
The American Legion Department of North Carolina has announced that the North Carolina Department’s convention set for Raleigh in June 2020 is canceled. This announcement follows the recent cancellation of the National Convention.
Read moreIt’s Not Magic…
You have heard it many times, “This is a beautiful site. Wow.” or, ” What a nice pond. Is it
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