The 3rd Annual Veterans Appreciation Day was Saturday, November 7, at Wilson Park. This free event to celebrate all our Veterans was sponsored by our American Legion Post 212. While the crowd of over 100 was smaller than in previous years, the pulled pork BBQ prepared by Fred England and company and the chicken fingers donated by our own 33 Diner folks were delicious. The toe-tapping, uplifting music by the bands (Thee Boyz, Heaven Sent, and Unseen Evidence) was really well done and very well received.

American Legion Post 212 hosted another enjoyable breakfast on Saturday, August 8, sponsored by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary. The morning began with an invocation from Arnold Smallin, Chaplain of the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Adriana Montoya, commander of the NJROTC at UCHS. Next was the Chow Line, which included eggs, sausage, and biscuits and gravy catered by Food City; and fresh fruit, orange juice, and coffee.

The final scheduled flight of HonorAir Knoxville, with 137 East Tennessee veterans aboard, took place on April 8, 2026. This marked the successful completion of the nonprofit’s 19-year mission. HonorAir Knoxville was established and was presented by Prestige Cleaners and Prestige Tuxedo.

Calling all Veterans! What better way to celebrate April Fool’s Day than to be at the American Legion building at noon to feast on Veteran Volunteer Margo McCaffery’s Famous American Goulash! Sometimes called slumgullion, American goulash is a comfort food dish based on the Hungarian goulash stew. The ground beef, tomato and macaroni are in a beautifully seasoned tomato sauce. Shredded cheese and sour cream will be available for garnish.

Military Veterans! You are invited to join Post Commander Darrell White and other Union County veterans at High Noon on Monday March 4 at the American Legion Hall on Veterans Rd. An Italian experience is planned with homemade Lasagna, bread, salad and dessert. Meals will be served on the first floor. There is no charge for this meal. For those who would like to attend, the monthly meeting of the American Legion New Liberty Post will be held after the luncheon at 1:00 upstairs in the building.

Calling all chefs, cooks, and volunteers of all ages – please step forward!! The first organizational meeting of the Union County Veterans Auxiliary will be on Monday February 5 from 5:00-6:00 in downstairs of the Veterans Building. This building is located behind the ball field and the Sheriff’s office at 140 Veterans St.