Operation K-9 Update
Friday, November 16, 2007 at 09:36 AM
by State Blogmaster
Ed Salau from New Bern, NC is the recipient of a new companion Gabriel, as a result of last year's Special Project for Carolina Canines. Ed retired from the Army National Guard in April 2005 and is the East Coast Director of the Wounded Warrior Project. He lost his leg when his Bradley was hit by a rocket propelled grenade (RPG) in Iraq.
Tuesday Nov 6 was the first day of training for Ed and Gabriel. In fact, the training went so well that Gabriel got to go home (to the motel) with Ed. That usually does not happen after the first day. Past Department President Deborah Crowder and the Department Chairperson, Janet Holeman (Post 9983) are very excited and can't thank everyone enough for all the support shown for last year's special project, which raised over $31K. Rick says that we could not have gotten a more deserving person to receive the dog. He says that Ed is a really remarkable man. Keep praying for them all.
Mr. Toby Ellis from Fayetteville was given a certificate of appreciation for forming a motorcycle ride to raise money for the Ladies Auxiliary.
For additional information about Carolina Canines, go to www.carolinacanines.org
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Veterans Day Parades and Activities
Saturday, November 10, 2007 at 08:12 PM
by State Blogmaster
As photos come in, I will be posting links to the Posts or Districts of Veterans Day activities.
www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/dist2
www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/dist8
www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/dist10
www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/dist15
Below is State Commander John Shelander, Chief of Staff Tommy Warren, and POW/MIA Chair Mike Surles at the Carolina Panthers game on November 11th where the POW/MIA flag was presented.
At half time, area JROTC units spell out "Medal of Honor" and "Valor" (Click on the Picture to Enlarge)
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Past State Commander to Head National CIB Association
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 08:58 AM
by State Blogmaster
Past State Commander (2002-2003) Raymond J. Yamrus, has been elected to head the Combat Infantrymen’s Association (
http://www.cibassoc.com ) for the next two years during the Annual Convention in Fayetteville, NC from 11 to 14 October 2007.
Ray earned his Combat Infantry Badge (CIB) in Vietnam as well as the Bronze Star and Purple Heart medals.
Congratulations Ray! 
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Inside NC State VFW Headquarters
Thursday, August 16, 2007 at 09:34 AM
by State Blogmaster
Many people drive by the State Headquarters on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh, NC but few stop in for a visit. The next time you drive by, stop and say hello and meet the personnel who are at the heart of our state activities.
(Double Click to Enlarge Pictures)
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Army Recruiting Commanders Visit Department Headquarters
Sunday, August 12, 2007 at 02:08 PM
by State Blogmaster
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas V. Christensen, Battalion Commander, US Army Raleigh Recruiting Battalion, and Major John A. Gagan, Company Commander, US Army Recruiting Company, visited department headquarters on August 10, 2007 to discuss ways that the VFW can assist in recruiting men and women for the US Army. The new $2,000.00 bonus was explained for VFW members who are instrumental in signing new recruits.
Shown from Left to Right, LTC Christensen, Department Commander John Shelander, MAJ Gagan, and Department Quartermaster/Adjutant Bruce Edwards. (Click picture to enlarge)
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