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Afghan interpreter just one of the guys at VFW gathering Post 4203 thanks soldiers with dinner By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — According to the eligibility membership guidelines for the…
Joyner appointed to national veteran post
Jeff Joyner of American Legion Post 147, Rockingham, was recently appointed Alternate National Executive Committeeman from North Carollina to the National American Legion. As such he will attend national conventions representing North Carolina…
Ask the Goat: Trail Toes
Military officer creates anti-friction product out of mission necessity Vincent Antunez is the owner of Trail Toes LLC, a company he started while deployed to Afghanistan in June 2013. The company…
Vets raising bees on old surface mines
By Dan Heyman Public News Service CHARLESTON, W.Va. — With a little help from the state, a few veterans have some old surface mines abuzz with a new kind of…
AmVets Christmas tree sale starts Sunday
Staff report Military veterans will staff a Christmas tree sales stand at the site of the former Whitley’s Discount Auto Sales lot on Highway 74 Business in Rockingham. Located at…
Video: Hudson key to Army soldier, dog reuniting
Staff report * Watch Rep. Hudson on Fox News U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-8) joined Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren on “On the Record” earlier tonight to discuss his role in…
East Rockingham Men’s Club donates to Toys for Tots
Staff report The East Rockingham Men’s Club presents Benny Leviner, coordinator for The Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots a $500 check from the East Rockingham Men’s Club to help…
Liberty Tax Services to offer free Affordable Care Act assistance
File exemption requests now to prevent potential tax refund delays Liberty Tax Service wants to remind local residents that it’s not too late to file for an exemption to the…
Kearns speaks of ‘faith of a soldier’
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery DOBBINS HEIGHTS — It seemed chilly, not yet 60 degrees in the sun and with the chairs situated in the shade on…
Burns: Uncle Carroll, from boot camp to battlefield
Carroll Hosbrook, a farm boy from Blue Ash, Ohio, found himself near Compiegne, France, on Nov. 11, 1918, the very place and day the Armistice was signed that ended the First…
‘Peace usually doesn’t last for long’
AMVETS hosts annual Veterans Day service By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery ROCKINGHAM — The federal holiday now known as Veterans Day goes back to 1918 with the signing…
‘We have a bond that defies description’
Upcoming events: * Saturday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m. — Veterans Day ceremony at Richmond County Veterans Memorial Park * Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 9 a.m. – Town of Dobbins…
Letter: Help is available to prevent veteran death by suicide
To the editor: Our veterans and their families have done so much for us. Let’s honor them this Veterans Day by learning how we can help prevent another veteran death…
Musical tribute to veterans set for Nov. 6
For the ninth year, the Cheraw (S.C.) Arts Commission and On Stage Theatre Group will honor veterans with a musical tribute featuring local singers and musicians. This year’s Musical Tribute…
DAR members honor one of their own
Hannah Covington McGree grave marked with DAR insignia By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com ROCKINGHAM — Members of four area chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution gathered Monday afternoon in…
Dutch town seeks to keep Hamlet veteran’s memory alive
By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com Army Air Corps Second Lt. Coy Mitchell Freeman was shot down near the Dutch village of Oosterwolde, The Netherlands, on Dec. 16, 1943. Nearly 4,200 miles…
‘Either I shoot guns or I draw’
Charcoal drawing helps Marine veteran cope with ghosts of war By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * In his words: Brandon on video * Charcoal Inspirations Facebook page MARSTON — With a…
Combat Warriors descend upon Ellerbe
Event is one of many therapeutic outdoor rec opportunities for combat vets By Kevin Spradlin PeeDeePost.com * Photo gallery – Nearly 500 pics! ELLERBE — It was a deep sea fishing…
American Legion: VA joins with Walgreens to offer veterans vaccinations
TRICARE Beneficiaries Will No Longer Receive Mailed Paper Letters for Benefit Updates From the American Legion Legislative Division update through Oct. 10 On October 9,1888, the Washington Monument was opened…
American Legion: Update on military pay, veterans’ disability benefits
From the American Legion Legislative Division update through Sept. 12 On September 9, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted a resolution formerly declaring the name of the new nation to be the…
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