You’ve Earned Them, Wear Them with Pride
Yes, veterans can wear their medals on Memorial Day, along with other military events and gatherings. Since 911, many veterans started wearing their medals on holidays
Read moreYes, veterans can wear their medals on Memorial Day, along with other military events and gatherings. Since 911, many veterans started wearing their medals on holidays
Read moreIf you missed our Hog Event last weekend, your loss. This reporter visited Friday night to wish the teams well, scout out the program, “grin-hug-and grip,” and cheer them on. As I crested the entrance hill, I was immediately greeted by a gaggle of RVs set up for the night. These guys take their pig events seriously. Everyone was smiling, bragging, and anxiously awaiting the arrival of the the pigs. Cookers were at the ready.
Read moreWe are coming back in just days of this announcement update. Are you ready for the excitement? We are! Mark your calendar and call your friends. Tell them to wash up, pack the family and head to the American Legion in Chapel Hill. The Classic Cook-off will be ready to Saturday afternoon, April 13th, from noon to 6 p.m.
Read moreGold Star Families received a real boost this month with the hosting of the 1st Annual Travis Manion Foundation Gold Star Charity Auction. The event was supported by post member Charles Weinberg and proposed by local Air Force ROTC Cadets.
Read moreChapel Hill Post 6 is honored to have in our midst several members who have reached 100 years of age. This week we celebrate Dr. George Chall.
Read morePost 6 Legionnaires and family members are heading to Efland to enjoy their Annual Seafood Festival. April 29-30th. They will also setup a table for the American Legion to tell our Post 6 story. You can help, just contact Jim Parise at the Post.
Read moreIt is with deep regret that we share with Post members the passing of Elvia Yolanda “Yoli” Heavlin on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Yolanda was a member of the Post 6 Auxiliary and is the spouse of Past Post Commander Lee Heavlin.
Read moreSadly, we share that Timothy “Tim” Ross, 83, a resident of Chapel Hill, NC, and valued member of Chapel Hill Post 6, passed on February 20, 2022, at the Cedars of Chapel Hill. Tim is a member of our Heroes of Post 6 in recognition of his dedication and drive as a member and past officer of Chapel Post 6 during a period of Post 6 Renewal.
Read moreAmerican Legion Post 6 welcomes the return of internationally acclaimed composer, pianist, philanthropist Eric Genuis and ensemble, 11 February 2022, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm at our new American Legion Home located at 3700 NC 54 W Chapel Hill, NC 27516.
Read moreNorth Carolina has extended the exemption of military retirement pay for retirees who have served “in the armed forces for at least 20 years or those who medically retired or survivors of one of those veterans.
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