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Military/Veterans

American Legon Car Show 2019

By Tony Dunn
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

By Tony Dunn
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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

By Tony Dunn & Gilbert Scales
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

Hendersonville Apple Festival 2019

By Tony Dunn & Stuart McClure

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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.

Woodruff Native Trains as a U.S. Navy Surface Warrior

By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jerry Jimenez, Navy Office of Community Outreach

Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Brown

SAN DIEGO – Ensign Brooks McNeal, a native of Woodruff, South Carolina, always wanted to do something service related.

Now, one year later, McNeal has the opportunity to learn leadership at the Basic Division Officer Course (BDOC), part of Surface Warfare Officers School San Diego.

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August Gun Show

By Tony Dunn
Members of American Legion Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr. Post 214 greet visitors to the August Gun Show. They were informing other veterans know how the American Legion can help them in their civilian life and about the camaraderie of the Legion. Pictured: 2nd Vice Commander John Banning, back to camera Commander Jack Dorn. In blue shirt Museum Director Peter Butchart.
Members of American Legion Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr. Post 214 greet visitors to the August Gun Show. They were informing other veterans know how the American Legion can help them in their civilian life and about the camaraderie of the Legion. Pictured: 2nd Vice Commander John Banning, back to camera Commander Jack Dorn. In blue shirt Museum Director Peter Butchart.
Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr. Post 214 Sergeant-at-Arms Ed Collins and Commander Jack Dorn. Photographed visitors tot he American Legion table at August Gun Show. Holding weapons from the Cecil D. Buchanan Museum of Military History.
Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr. Post 214 Sergeant-at-Arms Ed Collins and Commander Jack Dorn. Photographed visitors tot he American Legion table at August Gun Show. Holding weapons from the Cecil D. Buchanan Museum of Military History.

Vietnam Veterans of America at Gun Show

By Tony Dunn

VVA GunShow 2019

Members of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 523 manning a table at August Gun Show. Informing Veterans and the public about Agent Orange and how the VVA are at work with Congress to get help for our veterans.

  1. Vietnam POW's 40 Years Later
  2. Order of the Palmetto
  3. American Legion District 5 Meeting
  4. American Legion Car Show
  5. Post 214 Yard Sale
  6. American Legion Post 214 "Yard Sale"
  7. Honoring Cecil Buchanan 50 Years Service

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American Legion Post 214 Veteran Interviews

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