Author: Adjutant Post68
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Stop Soldier Suicide and The American Legion
Stop Soldier Suicide and The American Legion Forge Partnership to Combat Veteran Suicide **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** [Durham, NC] — [September 25, 2024] — During Suicide Prevention Month, Stop Soldier Suicide (SSS) and The American Legion’s Be the One are launching a groundbreaking partnership aimed at significantly reducing veteran suicide rates and enhancing mental health… Read more
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Leland VFW and American Legion hold joint 911 commemorative event
Click below for Article from Wilmington Star News: https://www.starnewsonline.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2024/09/11/911-commemoration-and-remembrance-event-in-leland-nc/75176104007/ Read more
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American Legion sponsors the annual Army-Navy game!
Exciting news ahead about The American Legion’s role in the Army-Navy Game—stay tuned! We’re excited to announce that The American Legion is now an official sponsor of the Army-Navy Football Game, celebrating its 125th edition on December 14, 2024. This historic partnership marks the first time a veterans service organization… Read more
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WWAY in Leland with story on Post 68 and BE THE ONE
American Legion Post 68 Leland hosts Mobile Veteran Center – WWAYTV3 WWAY TV in Leland, NC has published an article on 13 August 2024 regarding an event sponsored by Post 68 Please click on the above link to be taken to the article on WWAY’s website Read more
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Leland Under the Lights Car Show Postponed!
Leland Under the Lights Car Show postponed due to Tropical Storm Debby; rescheduled for September 21 Due to the uncertainty of this Hurricane/Tropical Storm the chamber has decided to err on the side of caution and postpone the car show originally scheduled for this Saturday August 10 to the new date of Saturday September 21. … Read more
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ARE YOU PREPARED?
Graphic courtesy of WECT and WWAY TV stations. Read more
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REMINDER, INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE July 4th for Post Members!
Post Members: As a reminder, we will be participating in an Independence Day Parade on July 4th in Magnolia Greens All marcher/riders should be at Blossoms parking lot 9:30 to 9:45 for ride to starting point at corner of Grandiflora Dr and Cornerstone/West Cove Loop (4 way stop). ALL streets leading to parade will be closed… Read more
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Post 68 gets it’s FIRST Female Commander!
Thank you to Brunswick Forest resident Bex Helton, author of this story and supporter of Post 68! Please click on link below to read story in the Brunswick Beacon regarding our newest Post Commander Beatrice Frost who is also the first female Commander of this organization. Breaking barriers leads local woman to a role as… Read more
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American Legion Post 68 in Leland Donates to Fran’s Fans
WECT’s (Channel 6 Wilmington) Frances Weller started Fran’s Fans over 20 years ago. Her program collects fans from the community and delivers them to senior centers in Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender counties. From there, the fans are distributed to senior citizens to help keep them cool during the summer months. Lowe’s Home… Read more
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JROTC CADET OF THE YEAR!
North Brunswick High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps HONORED by local veterans! L to R: Post #68 Commander Fortini, 1Sgt. Williams, Mrs. Williams, Cadet of the year Valeria Alvarado, Mrs. Alvarado, Mr. Alvarado and Post Chaplin McAvoy. Cadet Valeria Alvarado, our NBHS JROTC American Legion North Carolina Department Cadet of the Year award winner,… Read more