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Haw River Veteran Needs Assistance
A US Army Sgt E-5 living in Haw River is seeking financial aid. He needs $3,500 to repair his car. He was in an accident and suffered Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (twice Continue reading
American Legion Oratorical Program
Do you have your Post’s Oratorical Program setup yet? Are you waiting for more information? Well you can find it on the national website today. Continue reading
World War II Soldier Honored in Durham
On October 8th at 11 a.m. in the graveyard at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Durham, the Barbee family will be holding a small graveside memorial for William Cates. William is the great uncle of Ms. Beth Barbee. William was married to her great aunt Elizabeth, whom is she is named for. Continue reading
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Division III Meeting Held in Chapel Hill
District Commanders and Vice Commanders converged in Chapel Hill to discuss state department business and to share information. What they learned today moves on to the districts and then to local posts. Division Commander Terry Chatfield opened the meeting by introducing the many speakers and Ben Lee, State Department Commander. Continue reading
National Commander Fang Wong to Address Congress
The national convention is over and the members have spoken. Our national commander now has his orders. His primary job is to ensure that the approved resolutions are acted on and that the voice of the American Legionnaires is heard. Continue reading
Americanism in Chapel Hill
Our schools are doing an excellent job of teaching Americanism, but In Chapel Hill, the History Department brings American History to life through on hands participation, field trips, skits, drama, and awareness. Chapel Hill Post 6 reported today on Chapel Hill High Schools special event today, Remember New York. It was a two and a … Continue reading
Funeral Set for Sgt Colby Richmond
Funeral arrangements for Sergeant Colby Richmond were announced today. The funeral service is on Monday, September 5, at Caswell Civic Center ( beside Bartlett Yancey High School) on the left as you come into Yanceyville. Interment will be in Milton, NC Continue reading
NC State Fair Military Appreciation Day – Oct 19th
The North Carolina State Fair will back again this year in Raleigh, NC, from October 13 through October 23. Military Appreciation Day is Wednesday, October 19. The day will feature a military care package drop-off location, special exhibits and performances by military bands. Continue reading
Fang Wong Elected National Commander
The voting is complete and Fang Wong was elected American Legion National Commander for 2011-12 at our National Convention Continue reading
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