-On 11 July 2024 NC Implemented House Bill 250- “Effective July 9, 2024, NC Bill 250 removed the requirement for NC residency when determining eligibility for burial in NC state veterans’ cemeteries”.
-24-26 Oct 2024-Fall Conference. Hilton Raleigh North Hills. When making reservation tell them you are with the American Legion. Room rate is $115.00 with a cut off for this rate of 25 Sep. Phone # 919-872-2323 or 800-445-8667.
-6 Nov-1000-1400 Job Fair.
-30 Nov/1Dec- Gun and Knife show. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED in kitchen, POC: Finance Officer Jerry Griffin.
-7 Dec-1100-Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony, POC: 2d Vice Commander Cord Karakas-Cinader.
-14 Dec- Christmas Party 1800 social hour, 1900 dinner. Don’t forget your Toys for Tots. Flyer in next newsletter. RSVP required. POC: Commander Dallas Gaynor.
-21 Dec- Christmas Cheer 0800. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, POC Chaplin Russell Strack.
-15 Mar 2025- American Legion Birthday dinner. More to follow. POC: Commander Dallas Gaynor..
-6 Nov-1800-County Commissioners to present the annual Veteran Proclamation at Onslow County Government Center (234 NW Corridor Blvd).
-9 Nov-1000-Veterans Day Parade. Hosted by Rolling Thunder.
-9 Nov-USMC Retiree Ball 1700. Hilton Garden Inn. The event is sold out.
-10 Nov- 0730- Wreath Laying ceremony for SgtMaj Thomas J. McHugh 3rd Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps at veterans’ cemetery.
-11 Nov-1100-Veterans Day Ceremony at DAV 16 Hall (300 Sherwood Rd Jacksonville). Music, color guard, and guest speaker.
-23 Nov-1000-Christmas parade, Western Blvd.
-14 Dec-1000-1800-Army/Navy tailgate at VFW 9960 (246 VFW Rd, Cedar Point). Tickets at https://www.vfw9960-rentals.org, $25 each or $45 for couples.
-14 Dec-1200-Wreaths across America, Costal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
If you know of any events that would benefit Veterans please send details to the 1st Vice Commander and the Webmaster.