American Legion Veterans in Chapel Hill, NC
If 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 moreThe PACT Act was signed into law, yet many eligible veterans do not know that they are entitled to service-connected disability benefits from it. Vietnam presumptive entitlements were concurrently expanded.
Read morePost Elections are on May 9th!
Read moreLearn about our two Post Commander candidates.
Read moreThe American Legion has a program to check up on and help engage an absent member with Post activities. Sometimes they are dealing with work, family or other issues. Often it is age or illness.
Read moreJim Mackorell has just turned 90 years of age. Actually it was celebrated on Sep 17th at the Post
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 morewe sadly report Commander Moore’s passing this week on April 18th.
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.
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