Author: Adjutant Post68

The Memorial Day Weekend is time to remember our veterans by getting together and enjoying this beautiful country that we live in. It is a reminder that the people are what make this land what it is and the best of what humanity can do with hopes and ambitions to continue to improve our condition.… Read more

In Flanders Fields BY JOHN MCCRAE In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row,     That mark our place; and in the sky     The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.                                        We are the Dead. Short days ago                                                  We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,     Loved and were… Read more

New Hanover County DSS’ program called Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) still has funds available. The funds may also be used to cover utilities.  This is available to anyone in the area who meets the requirements and is not COVID related. It is for anyone in NHC in need of financial assistance. The direct line… Read more

POST 68 PANCAKE BREAKFAST! Members:  As has been previously announced, your Post is having a free member appreciation pancake breakfast for all Post members and their guest. Menu:   Fresh made pancakes with maple syrup (should be the good stuff…..) Sausage Links Scrambled Eggs Coffee Orange Juice Milk Volunteers:  Post members Jim Zelenski, Patty and Kobe… Read more

The Navy Seabee Veterans of America, Island X5 of the Cape Fear Region, as well as Mayor Bill Saffo, invite all to join them in the dedication of a Seabee Memorial at the Wilmington National Cemetery, 2011 Market St., at 2:00PM on May 11. The Navy Seabees (short for Construction Battalions) were founded 80 years… Read more

Every year, the Navy and USCG select senior enlisted members to be promoted to the rank of Chief (E-7).  As part of the “initiation or induction” process, they perform “work” at local organizations, normally affiliated with the military in some way.  As part of that process, people who are or have been Chiefs chew the… Read more

The 988 call center is staffed 24 hours a day, year-round with people trained to provided crisis counseling and information about community resources available. Read more

Commander Hacker giving his monthly YouTube video update to membership YouTube link:    https://youtu.be/Z1IR-bs3RmQ     Read more