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Category Archives: District 12 News
District Commander Training
Each year over a thousand new District and Vice District Commanders are elected or appointed. They are the critical link between the Posts in the Departments across the country. It is a lot of work, but they do make a difference. Our district officers are part of the Department of North Carolina, so they wear a blue cap with a white top. Continue reading
Carolina Womens’ Basketball Military Appreciation Day
Veterans Day events are plentiful in Chapel Hill. Here is information on a UNC Chapel Hill special Military Appreciation Day Women’s Basketball event for veterans coming up on Friday, November 8th. Carolina plays Air Force at 4:30 pm in Carmichael Auditorium in Chapel Hill. Continue reading
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UNC-Chapel Hill ROTC Units Honor Vets
The cadets of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ROTC units invite you to the 2013 Veteran’s Day Ceremony at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on Monday, November 11, 2013. This ceremony is hosted by the officers and students of the Army, Air Force and Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. Continue reading
Local Students Honor CH Veterans – Nov 12th
November 12th – St. Thomas More School. St. Thomas More School has invited Armed Forces personnel and veterans to participate in and be honored at a ceremony at the school on Tuesday, November 12th (the day after Veterans’ Day). This is a very big event and, as you can see from these photos from 2012, everyone participates. It is a fun event that will create a few tears as the youngest students hoist Old Glory and salutes our flag. Continue reading
School Honors Veterans
Grady Brown Elementary School in Hillsborough is honoring local veterans on Tuesday, November 12th, at 1 p.m. This annual event is put on by the students and includes comments from the children and singing of patriotic songs. The event is followed by a reception. Continue reading
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American Legion Chapel Rededication
The University of North Carolina Hospitals is rededicating the John M. Reeves All Faiths Chapel at North Carolina Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill, on October 24, 4 p.m. Continue reading
North Carolina Department Revitalizing Post Development
The American Legion Department of North Carolina has launched a new 5-Year Plan for Post Development. The program was announced this month by State Commander Patricia Harris. The plan focuses on building better American Legion awareness state-wide. Continue reading
American Legion Reports on PTSD and TBI
The American Legion released a report last week on PTSD. It is The War Within and covers treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD. Continue reading
Member Training
How do you become a strong member of our American Legion Team? The best way is to be mentored by one of our long-time members. Many of our members know a lot about American Legion programs, but there is so much more to learn. Continue reading
Why I Belong to the American Legion
As 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. Continue reading
American Legion Post 6 News & Views 