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Commander, Dan Kossler with Coast Guard Birthday Cake. Al Jackson presented the Post with a model that replicated the P51 Mustang Red Tails. These planes were flown by the Tuskegee Airmen. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first black military aviators. These combat trained aviators flew more than 15,000 individual sorties in Europe and North Africa during WW II. The plane is now in the canteen and being showcased with many other combat aircraft models built by Frank Pinkerton Air Force Birthday Celebration 2018. Post Commander, Dan Kossler, at the VFW Calabash Post #7288 Information Booth at the 2018 Oyster Festival. Lt Commander Jim Milstead (USN Ret) all dressed up for the Navy Birthday party! US Navy veterans at the USN’s birthday celebration 2018. Celebrating the US Marine Corp Birthday at the Post Nov 10th. Retired USMC Rich Murray receives a Quilt of Valor from Cathy Elliott and Julia Larson. #13 #14 #16 #20 #32 #34 jpeg Hall Photo Shannon Viera, President/CEO, Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce on the left and Sharon Kossler, President, VFW Calabash Post #7288 Auxiliary prepare to cut the cake following the ribbon cutting ceremony. Shannon Viera, President/CEO, Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce on the left and Sharon Kossler, President, VFW Calabash Post #7288 Auxiliary cut the cake following the ribbon cutting ceremony. Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce President, Shannon Viero, addresses members of VFW Calabash Post #7288 during the ribbon cutting ceremony on May 1st, 2018. Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce President, Shannon Viera, provides opening remarks to the ribbon cutting ceremony as VFW Commander, Rick Arvonio, looks on. Commander, Rick Arvonio, cuts the ribbon during the Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony on May 1st, 2018. In addition to hotdogs and chips, the Auxiliary provided cake for the attendees of the Memorial Day Observance. The St. Patrick’s Day kitchen crew had the task of preparing and serving the feast of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and jumbo carrots along with green - mint chocolate chip ice cream and Irish Coffee. From left to right are: Joe Nance, Dave Gibbons; Chaz Rowe, Wayne Spears, Bill Gajewski, Jim Bicknell, Jim Stueve, Bob Stocklin and Tommy Lynn all dressed for the day. Cathy Milstead (l) and Dottie Hoffman were dressed for the St. Patrick's dinner and enjoying their friendship and that of other VFW Calabash Post 7288 members March 17th. The St. Patrick’s Day dinner at VFW Calabash Post #7288 hosted over 120 hungry customers who celebrated the days festivities with a feast of corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and jumbo carrots along with green - mint chocolate chip ice cream and Irish Coffee. By all accounts a great way to wrap up the St. Patrick’s Day celebration with a great meal. VFW Calabash Post #7288 member and bartender for the St. Patrick’s Day dinner welcomed everyone to their favorite libations including fresh made Irish coffee - a real treat. Jim Quigley was awarded a Quilt of Valor from Cathy Elliott. Jim Quigley was awarded a Quilt of Valor from Cathy Elliott. The QOVF began in 2003. As of March 11, 2018, 182,257 quilts have been awarded. The St. Patrick's Day kitchen crew had the task of preparing the feast. From left are Jim Stueve, Sue and Stan Burchacki and Dave Gibbons, all dressed for the day. Cliff Hinkley shows off a scoop of Marvel Chocolate Chip Mint ice cream which fit the St. Patrick's Day menu perfectly with its green tint. The kitchen crew was ready for the many who came to enjoy the St. Pat's Dinner at VFW Calabash Post #7288 and feasted on corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, and jumbo carrots. Green ice cream and Irish Coffee were also available. On St. Patrick's Day many enjoyed a bit of Irish coffee which was available at VFW Calabash Post #7288. Participants in the VFW Calabash Post #7288 Independence Day Celebration singing the National Anthem, July 4th, 2018. Members of VFW Calabash Post #7288 grilling and enjoying the grilled food at the Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2018. Participants in the VFW Calabash Post #7288 Independence Day Celebration waiting for the Calabash, NC fireworks display to start, July 4th, 2018. Guests of all ages making s'mores at the VFW Calabash Post #7288 Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2018. Dan Kossler, Commander, VFW Calabash Post #7288, kicks off the Independence Day Celebration, July 4th, 2018. Participants look on as the VFW Calabash Post #7288 Independence Day Celebration begins, July 4th, 2018. Participants paying respect to the flag as the National Anthem begins at the VFW Calabash Post #7288 Independence Day Celebration begins, July 4th, 2018. Dan Kossler, VFW Calabash Post #7288, at the Army Birthday and Flag Day celebration on June 14th, 2018. West Brunswick High School Senior - Cailee Gore West Brunswick High School freshman - Julia Hargis West Brunswick High School Junior - Abigale Buckley Cathy Elliott, Quilt of Valor Foundation member, presents a quilt to WWII Veteran Hank Mattatut in May, 2018. Julie Larson, Calabash VFW Auxiliary member, and Cathy Elliott, Quilt of Valor Foundation member, present a quilt to Richie Murray at the Marine Corp birthday celebration at VFW Calabash Post #7288. Julie Larsen (middle) presents a Quilt of Valor to VFW Calabash Post #7288 member, Walt Timmerman, in December 2018. Also pictured is Lucy Timmerman Julie Larsen (right) presents a Quilt of Valor to VFW Calabash Post #7288 member, Brooke Farquhar, in December 2018. Also pictured is April Farquhar. Jay Bertha presents the Public Service Award 2021-2022 to James Bruno, Assistant Fire Chief, Calabash Fire Department on May 7, 2022, at the VFW Post #7288 in Calabash, NC. Jay Bertha presents the Distinguished Community Leader Award to Randall Bork, Chief, Calabash Fire Department on May 7, 2022, at the VFW Post #7288 in Calabash, NC. Jim Milstead, Commander of VFW Post #7288 presents the Distinguished Community Leader Award to Col Joseph Calisto, JROTC Instructor of West Brunswick High School on May 7th, 2022 in Calabash, NC. Large Crowds gathered at the Calabash VFW Post 7288 for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Calabash VFW Post 7288 Commander Jim Milstead speaking on Memorial Day. Large Crowds gathered at the Calabash VFW Post 7288 for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Auxiliary members gathered at the Calabash VFW Post 7288 for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Speaker Colonel Joseph Calisto, U. S. Army (Ret.) at the Calabash VFW Post 7288 Memorial Day Service. Calabash VFW Post 7288 Auxiliary President Wayne Weszka addressing the crowd. Auxiliary members laid a wreath at the Calabash VFW Post 7288 for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony. Calabash VFW Post 7288 Chaplain George Bissett tolls the bell in memory of members who passed in 2021 as commander Jim Milstead reads the roll. Calabash VFW Post 7288 members (L to R) Jay Bertha, Cliff Hinkley and Bill Hertline firing a salute in honor of fallen comrades. Calabash VFW Post 7288 Auxiliary member Kathy Milstead speaking on Memorial Day.