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Vietnam Veterans of America at Monthly Meeting

VVA Meeting 02 18 19 Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 523 held their monthly at Shrine Club.
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Vietnam Veterans of America Golf Tournament 2019

Guest gather for instructions at VVA Chapter 523 annual Golf Tournament held at Paris Mountain Country Club.
Guest gather for instructions at VVA Chapter 523 annual Golf Tournament held at Paris Mountain Country Club.
Golfers ready to get out on the greens at VVA Chapter 523 Golf Tournament.
Golfers ready to get out on the greens at VVA Chapter 523 Golf Tournament.

 

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Law Endorcement Officer of the Year 2018-19

Law Enforcement of the Year

American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad presented the Officer of the Year Plaque to Lt. Jane Anderson.

Lt. Jane Anderson from Colorado Springs, Colorado has been a member of the City's Police Department for 30 years serving in a variety of units and mentoring numerous employees both sworn and civilian.

Lt. Anderson was first selected by a local American Legion Post in the Colorado Springs area and then her nomination was submitted to The American Legion Department of Colorado for consideration as Law Enforcement Officer of the Year at the Department of Colorado. Department of Colorado submitted her application to the American Legion National headquarters as a candidate for Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, which she was chosen at the National level.

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American Legon Car Show 2019

Major Rudolf Anderson Jr. Post 214 located at 3110 Wade Hampton Blvd. held their semi annual car show.
Major Rudolf Anderson Jr. Post 214 located at 3110 Wade Hampton Blvd. held their semi annual car show.
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American Legion Votes New National Commander

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James W. “Bill” Oxford was elected National Commander of the American Legion on August 29, 2019 in Indianapolis, during the organization’s 101st National Convention. He has been a member of the nation’s largest Veterans organization since 1986.

A native of Lenoir, NC, Oxford is a paid-up-for-life member and Past Commander of Post 29 in Lenoir. He served as Department (State) Commander of North Carolina American Legion from 2010-2011.

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American Legion 101st National Convention

Members of American Legion from around the world gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana for the 101st National Convention.
Members of American Legion from around the world gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana for the 101st National Convention. - Photo by Tony Dunn
Vice President Mike Pence spoke to energetic members at the 101st American Legion National Convention.
Vice President Mike Pence spoke to energetic members at the 101st American Legion National Convention. - Photo by Tony Dunn
Vice President Mike Pence spoke to energetic members at the 101st American Legion National Convention.
Vice President Mike Pence spoke to energetic members at the 101st American Legion National Convention.- Photo by Gilbert Scales
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James W. "Bill" Oxford being pined as the next National Commander of the American Legion. The convention was held in Indianapolis, Indiana.- Photo by Tony Dunn
American Legion family elects 2019-20 leaders National Auxiliary President Nicole Clapp, National Legion Commander James
American Legion family elects 2019-20 leaders National Auxiliary President Nicole Clapp, National Legion Commander James "Bill" Oxford and National Sons of The American Legion Commander Clint Bolt.- Photo by Tony Dunn
John Rowan, Naional President of Vietnam Veterans of America.
John Rowan, Naional President of Vietnam Veterans of America. - Photo by Gilbert Scales
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James W. "Bill" Oxford, newly elected American Legion National Commander 2019-2020 giving his acceptance speech. - Photo by Gilbert Scales
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Hendersonville Apple Festival 2019

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Members of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 523 took part in the Hendersonville Apple Festival. The public stood up as the VVA Float came near. The VVA members said very humbling and grateful experience.

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  1. Woodruff Native Trains as a U.S. Navy Surface Warrior
  2. August Gun Show
  3. Vietnam Veterans of America at Gun Show
  4. Vietnam POW's 40 Years Later
  5. Order of the Palmetto
  6. American Legion District 5 Meeting
  7. American Legion Car Show

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American Legion Post 214 Veteran Interviews

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