Special  Events

Completed Events

Back to School Bash (08/19/23)  

Fayetteville American Legion representatives from post 525 and Post 32 served over 200 children from the Hope Mills/Fayetteville area with grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, and snacks in support of school supply giveaways. The event was sponsored by the Vet Center, The Veterans Bridge Home Program, and the Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Centerstone. Children of all ages received bookbags, supplies, and refreshments. Games and activities were also available on the site. The event was held at the Hope Mills Municipal Park in Hope Mills, N.C.

Laptop Presentation of Rising Senior (08/21/23)

Officers of Post 525 presented rising high school senior, Ms. Princess Mickayla Ross, with a Student Laptop in support of her efforts to attend college in the Fall of 2024. Ms. Ross has shown her academic excellence by achieving a high academic GPA, excelled in sports (Varsity Tennis), and maintains a job. Ms. Ross has lost both of her parents but continues to excel in their honor.

Upcoming Events

POW/MIA Recognition Purple Heart Foundation Luncheon (09/09/23)

Location: Crown Coliseum, 1960 Coliseum Drive, Fayetteville NC, 28306

Time: 12 p.m.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Cmdr Everett “Bo” Lyles at (910) 578-2153 or Adjutant DeAnna Miller at (919) 771-4556. Please see details of the event below:

The POW/MIA issue is one that has affected countless families and individuals throughout our nation’s history. We must remember those who remain missing and the families who continue to wait for their return. It is our duty to recognize their sacrifice and to support them in any way we can. This demographic is sometimes included in other events, but seldom will you see a POW/MIA event that stands on its own.

This event will be the first of its kind in the State of North Carolina and will include a memorial service to honor our special guests, as well as distinctive recognition for those who remain Missing in Action. A catered lunch is provided to all attending, including veterans and their families. Each POW and MIA family will receive a thoughtful gift to acknowledge their sacrifice and know that they are not forgotten.