American Legion NC Post 106 Salisbury

UPDATE 4/17/2026 #006 (It's lengthy)

🇺🇸 RIDE TO SURVIVE – UPDATE 🇺🇸

Sorry for the delay on this update. Cheryl's health by far is at the forefront of my priorities.

Our fundraising has been slow-going these past few weeks, but the mission continues to move forward.

This weekend, I’ll be at the Car Show at American Legion Post 106
📍 6250 Hwy 801, Salisbury, NC

I’ll be there manning a STOP SOLDIER SU***DE booth, with information on how to get help, who to contact, and how to take that first step if you or someone you know is struggling.

🔧 Good news — Rosie is back.
“Rosie the Riveter” has been repaired with a new transplant and upgrades, giving her even more power for the road ahead.

❤️ My wife Cheryl begins her radiation treatments next Monday, and we’ll be taking in this weekend together—surrounded by the amazing bikes, cars, trucks, and semis on display.

Our plan is to launch the Ride to Survive in late May to early June.

Because no matter what…

The ride must go on.

On a more somber note—

The number we talk about… the 17 to 22 a day…
It grew again.

Today, we laid to rest an active duty United States Marine.
A young man whose life was just beginning—recently pinned Corporal… and now he’s gone.

Let that sink in.

This is why we ride.
This is why we fight.
This is why we don’t quit.

If you can support, share, or simply check on a fellow Comrade—please do.

👉 https://StopSoldierSu***de.donordrive.com/campaign/Ride-To-Survive_SSS

🇺🇸 Together we ride to save lives.

I'm supporting Stop Soldier Su***de! Our mission is to reduce service member and veteran su***de by using enhanced data insights, focused client acquisition, and su***de-specific intervention services.

For nearly a year, American Legion posts and departments across the country and beyond have been promoting events, initiatives and collaboration opportunities overseen by the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, in advance of the nation’s 250th anniversary July 4, 2026.
Onstage at 's Commander’s Call Monday, a relationship encouraged locally and regionally by an American Legion National Executive Committee resolution last May became an official national resource partnership. American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley and America250 Executive Vice President Jennifer Condon signed an agreement formalizing the alliance before hundreds of patriotic Americans.
Read all about it: https://www.legion.org/information-center/news/washington-conference/2026/march/its-official-the-american-legion-and-america250-partner-up.

You didn't know? Now you know. It's around the corner

See below for an exciting event at Salisbury VA this Thursday February 19, 2026 11AM-2PM

Rec Therapy Event at the Salisbury VA Hospital 💚🐴

We are excited to share the power of Mental Health with Horses at the Recreational Therapy Event at the Salisbury VA Hospital.

📍 W. G. (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center – Salisbury, NC
🗓 Thursday, February 19, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Recreational Therapy uses purposeful activities to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Through meaningful experiences, participants can build coping skills, improve daily functioning, and enhance overall quality of life. We are honored to have a booth at this event to share the healing power of horses and the mission of Soul to Sole Connection.

Check in your buddy’s! This weather can cause seasonal depression!

Great day to do Buddy Checks!
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Veterans, Caregivers, and Survivors:
Due to winter weather conditions, all VA health care facilities in Charlotte, Kernersville, and Salisbury will open at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026.
All outpatient appointments scheduled before 12 p.m. are canceled EXCEPT Mental Health appointments scheduled to meet virtually on VA Video Connect.
Inpatient services remain unaffected.
For community care appointments, please check with your local provider’s care team to confirm appointment availability.
The 24/7 Emergency Room at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center remains open.
VA Employees: Please work with your supervisor for specific reporting instructions.
If you have an appointment starting before 12 p.m., your care team will reach out to reschedule. Appointments starting at or after 12 p.m. will be honored; however, if you feel travel to your facility is unsafe, please do not travel and contact your care team for alternate options.

Please continue to watch our social channels and website at www.salisbury.va.gov for additional updates.

Thank you for your service!

VA Salisbury health care | Veterans Affairs At the Salisbury VA Health Care System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Find a health facility near you, and manage your health online. Sign up for community events and updates.

👇👇👇See below for current roads conditions in Salisbury.

Veterans, Caregivers, and Survivors: 👇👇👇

Effective Friday, January 30, 2026, the Pharmacy Disaster Relief Plan has been renewed for an additional 10 days in preparation for additional winter weather impacts.

The plan is active to help eligible Veterans who cannot safely reach their VA pharmacy receive an emergency 10‑day supply of maintenance medications at in‑network community pharmacies; controlled substances are excluded.​

Veterans should:

Bring a VA prescription bottle with a VA label or a printed VA prescription.​
Bring a photo ID.​
Visit an in‑network retail pharmacy and request an emergency 10‑day supply under the Pharmacy Disaster Relief Plan.​
Find participating pharmacies at Find In-Network Community Pharmacy & VA Locations
For same‑day or virtual care, call 1‑855‑679‑0074 (24/7).​

For pharmacy billing or claim questions, contact Optum at 1‑888‑901‑6609.

Salisbury VA resumes normal hours Tuesday January 27.

❄️ Winter Weather Update - Normal Operations

Effective Tuesday, January 27, 2026, all VA health care facilities in Charlotte, Kernersville, and Salisbury will return to normal operating hours and services.

🔵 All outpatient and inpatient appointments will proceed as scheduled.
🔵 If travel conditions still feel unsafe, please contact your care team to reschedule your appointment.

Your safety is our priority—thank you for your patience and understanding!