Aberdeen, NC - American Legion Family

10/02/2026

Memorial Service Announcement

With heartfelt love and remembrance, we invite family, friends, and members of the community to join us in honoring the life and memory of Gloria K. Butler of the Aberdeen American Legion Auxiliary - Unit 72.

Gloria was the beloved wife of David E. Butler for 52 years. David currently serves as Post Commander of American Legion Post 72 in Aberdeen.

A Memorial Service celebrating Gloria’s life will be held:

Saturday, October 3, 2026
1:00 PM

Ashley Heights Baptist Church
10351 Aberdeen Road (Highway 211)
Aberdeen, North Carolina

We welcome all who wish to come together to celebrate Gloria’s life, share memories, and offer comfort and support to her family and loved ones. Her warmth, kindness, and cherished memory will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.

Flowers may be sent through:
Boles Funeral Home – Sympathy Flowers

Memorial donations may also be made to:

American Legion Auxiliary – Unit 72
211 E. Main Street
Aberdeen, NC 28315

In loving memory of Gloria K. Butler — forever cherished, always remembered.

09/27/2026

🎃👻 TRUNK-N-TREAT! 👻🎃
Stop by the Aberdeen American Legion Auxiliary – Unit 72 for a little Halloween fun and plenty of treats!

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 211 E. Main Street, Aberdeen, NC 28315

🚗 Bring the kids in their favorite costumes and stop by for some Halloween candy! 🍬🍭

🎃 Costumes • Candy • Fun

All are welcome! Bring your little ghosts and goblins and make
us one of your Trunk-N-Treat stops! 👻🎃

09/11/2026

At the 2026 American Legion National Convention, delegates adopted new membership eligibility language for the American Legion Auxiliary — expanding eligibility and allowing more family members to join the ALA. Check out the ALA blog to read the official language changes and what it means for Auxiliary membership recruitment:
www.ALAforVeterans.org/Blog/New-eligibility-resolution-expands-ALA-membership

09/09/2026

The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 72 in Aberdeen, North Carolina is raising funds to purchase a POW/MIA Ceremony Table Kit that will be placed on…

09/04/2026

07/05/2026

🇺🇸 Thank You for Joining Us! 🇺🇸

On behalf of the Aberdeen American Legion Family, thank you to everyone who attended our 250th Celebration & Open House. Your presence helped make this event a tremendous success and a memorable occasion for our Post and community.

We are especially grateful to our 250th Committee for their hard work, dedication, and countless hours of planning and preparation. Your commitment and teamwork made this celebration truly special and showcased the spirit of service and patriotism that our organization represents.

Thank you to all our members, volunteers, supporters, and community partners who helped honor this historic milestone. We are proud to celebrate alongside such an outstanding community and look forward to continuing our mission of service together.

For God and Country. 🇺🇸

06/28/2026

This is the last week to get your tickets. Drawing will happen this Saturday evening during our 4th of July Celebration.

https://links.ncsal72.org/250th_Raffle

🇺🇸 🎟️ Sons of the American Legion Squadron 72's 250th Celebration 50/50 Raffle 🎟️ 🇺🇸

Join the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 72 in celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary while supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and military families in our community.
Every ticket purchased helps fund meaningful programs focused on patriotism, remembrance, outreach, and support for those who served our nation.

💲 Tickets are only $5.00 each
🎟️ Only 100 tickets available!
✅ Half of the proceeds support Squadron 72 community and veteran programs
✅ The other half goes to ONE lucky winner

📅 Drawing Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕗 Time: 8:00 P.M.
📍 During the Aberdeen American Legion Post 72 Family 250th Celebration
🚨 You do NOT need to be present to win!

The winner will be announced and contacted to arrange collection of winnings.

Purchase tickets online here:
🔗 https://links.ncsal72.org/250th_Raffle

Thank you for supporting Squadron 72 and helping us continue serving veterans, military families, and our community. 🇺🇸

06/27/2026

🎉🇺🇸 Join the Aberdeen American Legion Family for Our America 250 Celebration! 🇺🇸🎉

The Aberdeen American Legion Family is proud to invite our community to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an afternoon and evening of patriotism, fellowship, food, and fun!

📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026
🕒 3:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M.
📍 American Legion Post 72, 211 E. Main Street, Aberdeen, NC

This special celebration marks the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, honoring our nation's history, heritage, veterans, service members, and the community that makes our country strong.

✅ Register Today:
🔗 https://links.ncpost72.org/250Registration

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we come together to celebrate this historic milestone. We look forward to seeing you there as we honor 250 years of American freedom and patriotism!

06/17/2026

🇺🇸 Getting Ready for Something Special! 🇺🇸

As we begin preparations for the Aberdeen American Legion Family’s 250th Celebration on July 4th, we’re proud to highlight the next generation stepping up to serve!

Pictured here: One of our amazing American Legion Auxiliary Junior Members, Karsyn, is hard at work pressure washing the ramp leading to our Post entrance. Her dedication and willingness to help keep our Post welcoming and beautiful truly embodies the spirit of service we cherish.

From big projects to small, it’s efforts like these that bring our Legion Family together as we prepare to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday in style!

Thank you to our Juniors for leading by example, your hard work does not go unnoticed!

Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to July 4th… it’s going to be a celebration to remember! 🇺🇸