Rolling Thunder, Inc. Chapter 5 NC

10/04/2026

October 3, 2026. Veterans and supporters gather on the first Saturday of each month at 12 noon for the monthly “reading of the names” of the 38 NC servicemen who remain Missing in Action (MIA) from the Vietnam War. Thanks to all who continue to help us remember them.
“Until they all come home.”

09/20/2026

Friday, 18 September 2026. RTNC5 conducted its 14th annual POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony. National POW/MIA Recognition Day was established by President Jimmy Carter by proclamation and each subsequent president has issued an annual proclamation on the 3rd Friday in September.
A roll call of the 38 North Carolina servicemen still Missing in Action from Vietnam was conducted. “Until they all come home.”

09/12/2026

Thanks to everyone who participated in our annual Ron Relay and Chapter Fallen Memorial Ride. We began this event in 2009 in memory of Ron Relay, who was a founding member of RTNC5. We continue in his memory and the seven other members who have passed. Proceeds are used to place wreaths on the graves at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery through Wreaths Across America.

09/09/2026

Please join us for this National observance to remember our Prisoners of War & Missing in Action. This ceremony will feature the family of U.S. Army SgtMaj Raymond Echevarria who is still unaccounted for from the Vietnam War since 1966.

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

Saturday, September 5, 2026. Veterans and supporters gather for the monthly “reading of the names” of the 38 North Carolina servicemen who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam War. The public event takes place on the 1st Saturday of each month at 12 noon at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Jacksonville, NC. Thanks to all who participated today!
“Until they all come home.”

08/08/2026

North Carolina Rolling Thunder Chapters gather each August to share food, fellowship, and camaraderie. This tradition is long standing and gives the hard working members an opportunity to have some fun with their brothers and sisters. Thanks to RTNC1 for hosting this year’s RTNC Statewide Picnic. Well done!

08/02/2026

Joe Beam was a loyal and dedicated member of Rolling Thunder NC-5. He will be missed by all those who knew him.
Rest in Peace, Joe!

View Joseph Alfred Beam, Jr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

08/01/2026

Saturday, August 1, 2026. Veterans and supporters gather for the monthly “reading of the names” of the 38 North Carolina servicemen who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam War. The public event takes place on the 1st Saturday of each month at 12 noon at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Jacksonville, NC. Thanks to all who participated today!
“Until they all come home.”

06/20/2026

Visited our loyal member, Ray, who has been a resident of the home for about a year and a half.
Ray was happy to see his RTNC5 family and we had a great visit with him, as well.