Memorial Day in Vernon 5/30/22

Brattleboro Memorial Day 2023

The American Legion hosted a parade on Monday, May 29th, starting at the Kyle Gilbert Memorial Bridge on lower Main . . .

Dummerston Traditional Memorial Day 2023

Dummerston Traditional Memorial Day 2023

Chase Stanley 22-Mile Walk for Veteran Suicide Awareness 9/11/22

Post 9-11 Veteran, Chase Stanley led a group of veterans and police officers on a 22 mile walk, symbolic of the . . .

The American Legion Band Outpost 5 on the Brattleboro Commons 7/26/22

This is the 2nd of the 2022 summer concert series by the band under the direction by Sue Lemai on a beautiful evening . . .

Testimonial for Tom French at The American Legion 6/19/22

Officers of The American Legion, local, state and soon to be National Commander celebrated retired attorney Tom . . .

Memorial Day in Vernon 5/30/22

Commemoration of Memorial Day, hosted by the Vernon Historians was held at the Vernon War Memorial: Welcome by M.J. . . .

Wreaths Across America Comes to Brattleboro 12/13/21

A convoy of 12 eighteen wheelers and police escorts from assorted states and jurisdictions paused in their journey . . .

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Comes to Brattleboro - Part 4

The MOVING WALL was displayed to thousands of area residents and visitors for five days in September.  Part 4 is a . . .

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Comes to Brattleboro - Part 3

The Moving Wall, a travelling half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. was . . .

The Vietnam Veterans War Memorial Wall Comes to Brattleboro - Part 2

The Moving Wall, the half size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, Washington, D.C. was displayed on the . . .

The Vietnam Veterans War Memorial Wall Comes to Brattleboro - Part 1

Veterans & friends came to set up The Moving Wall which is a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall . . .

660 Flags - Suicide Awareness at the Vermont Welcome Center

Members of Rolling Thunder Vermont Chapter 1 volunteered to set up a display of American flags on September 15th  . . .

Vietnam War Forum 9/7/21

Held at the Brattleboro VFW Post 1034.The forum convened a panel with perspective of combat veterans, from resistance . . .

POW/MIA Chair of Honor Dedication Ceremony 7/25/21

Rolling Thunder dedicated a POW-MIA Missing Man Chair at the Cathedral of the Pines on Sunday, concluding the ceremony . . .

Memorial Day Observed in Brattleboro 5/31/21

MEMBERS OF THE VETERANS OF FOREING WARS, BRATTLEBORO AMERICAN LEGION POST 5, AND CARL M. DESSAINT, POST 1034, HOSTED. . . .

Yellow Ribbon Ceremony 2021

Yellow Ribbon Ceremony at the Carl M Dessaint VFW 1034 and its Auxiliary honor military personnel currently deployed . . .

Ruck-Up Veterans Outpost Coin Drop 10/18/20

Ruck-Up is a veterans' outreach center stationed out of Keene NH but we service vets from all over New England. Last . . .

Memorial Day in Brattleboro VT 5/25/20

Memorial Day in Brattleboro VT 5/25/20

Memorial Day - Monuments & Cemeteries of Brattleboro 2020

The yearly commemoration of members of the military service and of veterans who have died was held at Saint Michael's . . .

November 11th at VFW Post 1034

The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of November was observed as it has every year since the close of the War to End . . .

Vet2Vet Visitor Program 9/6/19

An organizational meeting and, a week later at the Brattleboro American Legion Friday "Fish Fry", the pilot program of . . .

Dummerston Traditional Memorial Day 5/30/19

Dummerston's Evening Star Grange continues the tradition of the observance of Memorial Day with a program on May 30th . . .

Veterans Day Celebration at the VFW 11/11/18

Veterans of the Brattleboro area gathered at Carl DeSaint Post 1034 to celebrate Armistice Day. Sam Haskins was . . .

Veterans Appreciation Day 2018

Veterans Appreciation day was celebrated at the Brattleboro VA on November 9th, 2018.

Dummerston Traditional Memorial Day 2018

5/30/18 at Evening Star Grange. Remembering Bruce Corwin and Ray Brown. Guest speaker Ann Black, founder, The Warrior . . .

Christmas Celebration 2017 by American Legion Band

Join the American Legion Band for their highly anticipated annual Christmas Concert held in Brattleboro on December . . .

Veterans Day 2017 at the VFW

Veterans marked the annual observance of the end of The Great War, including members of the American Legion and those . . .

Kyle Gilbert Day: 8/5/17

Kyle Charles GilbertJanuary 16, 1983 - August 6, 2003On August 6, 2003, Pfc. Kyle Gilbert and his unit stopped a car . . .

Dummerston Traditional Memorial Day 2017

PROGRAM OF EVENTS         DUMMERSTON EVENING STAR GRANGE HALLRev. Shawn BraceBridge, PianistMaster of Ceremonies - . . .

Vernon Community Memorial Day Service 5/29/17

This 2017 Memorial Day Service is dedicated to the "Greatest Generation", those brave Americans who served so nobly in . . .

Placing American Flags on Veterans Graves 5/23/17

Volunteers from St. Michael's Roman Catholic School and from The American Legion, Brattleboro placed American flags in . . .

War on Terror Retrospective: Vice Admiral Costello

Join retired Vice Admiral of the 3rd Fleet Barry Costello as presents at the American Legion in Brattleboro as part of . . .

Dummerston Traditional Memorial Day 2016

Held at the Dummerston Center Grange Hall, Monday, May 30, 2016. Participants: Master of Ceremonies, Chuck Fish; . . .

2016 Vernon Community Memorial Day Service

At Pond Rd. Chapel  3:30 pm hosted by the Vernon Historians, Inc. "Remembering 2nd Lt. Michael E. Butinsky"

2016 Memorial Day in Brattleboro

The Honor Guard Contingent pays respect to the Soldiers, Sailors, Air Force, and Marines who have gone before, in war . . .

Vets: 2016 Memorial Day in Vernon

Join members of the Vernon community as they honor thos lost in service this country as part of their 2016 Memorial . . .

2016 Spring Concert The Brattleboro American Legion Band

The Brattleboro Post 5 American Legion Band under the direction of Ray Brown performed at the Post Home.

Vets: Brattleboro American Legion Band Spring Concert 2016

The Post 5 Brattleboro American Legion Band presents the 2016 installment of their annual spring concert.

Vets: Introduction to Veterans' Benefits 2/18/16

Retired Attorney Tom French announces that he is doing pro-bono work at The American Legion, Brattleboro Post 5 to . . .

Veterans' Legal Assistance Project Promo

Attorney Tom French and Attorney Tom Costello discuss the Vermont Veterans' Legal Assistance Project which is helping . . .

Vets: Christmas Celebration 2015 by American Legion Band

Enjoy the sounds of the 2015 season with the American Legion Band's annual Christmas Celebration performance.

Vermont Legal Assistance Project 12/10/15

Representing Vermont Veterans: Law practice opportunities - The Wild & Wonderful World of the VA presented by Katelyn . . .

Honor: Vietnam Veterans' Banquet

On November 21, 2015, Fourty years after the end of the Vietnam War, Families and veterans of that war gathered at The . . .

Vietnam War Memorial Mass - St. Michael's Church 11/21/15

Vietnam War Memorial Mass at St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church 11/21/15A Mass was presented for the souls of the . . .

Veterans Day 2015

A celebration honoring all Veterans was held at the Brattleboro Post 1034. the Veterans of foreign wars, November 11, . . .

Vets: Scouting Salute to Veterans Parade: Nov 2015 - Ludlow, VT

See the Post 5 American Legion Band and Cub Scout Pack 447 from West B in Brattleboro as they march in the 17th Annual . . .

Vietnam Vets Recognition Dinner - Nov 2015 Promo

In preparing for the American Legion Post #5's Recognition dinner for Vietnam Vets event on November 21, 2015, members . . .

Vets: American Legion National Commander's Visit 9/13/15

The newly elected National Commander of the American Legion Dale Barnett begins his 50 state tour with breakfast with . . .

Vets: Civil War Memorial Day 2015 - Abolitionist Movement in VT

“The Abolitionist Movement in Vermont”presented by Andre FlecheVermont has been justly remembered as having been one . . .

Vets: 2015 Dummerston Traditional Memorial Day

Join members of the Dummerston community for their annual memorial day gathering and ceremony.

Vets: 2015 Memorial Day at the Brattleboro Common

Veterans organizations of Brattleboro observe the 150 year commemoration of the end of the Civil War at the Civil War . . .

Vets: Observing Memorial Day 2015

Observance of Memorial Day in BrattleboroCeremonies at Kyle Gilbert Memorial Bridge, Prospect Hill Cemetery, St. . . .

Vets: Civil War Memorial Day 2015 - VTers Away from Home

“Vermonters Away From Home”John PetersonThe Civil War gave many Vermont farm boys a chance to leave the Green Mountain . . .

Vets: Civil War Memorial Day 2015 - VT Newspapers

“Vermont Newspapers and the St. Albans Raid”Professor C. Wyatt EvansIntroduction by Attorney James ValenteThe . . .

Vets: Civil War Memorial Day 2015 - Virginia's Secession

“The Causes and Consequences of Virginia’s Secession”presented by Robert Henley LambDiscussion of the different . . .

Vets: Brattleboro American Legion Band Spring Concert 2015

Raymond Brown conducts the Post 5 Brattleboro American Legion Band in their annual spring concert.

Vets: 2015 Memorial Day Promo - WTSA Interview

WTSA News Director Tim Johnson sits down with Tom Costello of the American Legion's Post #5 and local Iraq War veteran . . .

Vets: American Legion Post Everlasting Ceremony 5/7/15

Join members of the American Legion Post #5 in Brattleboro for this 2015 Everlasting Ceremony to department comrades.

Vets: Christmas Celebration 2014 by American Legion Band

Enjoy the sounds of the 2014 season with the American Legion Band's annual Christmas Celebration performance.

2014 Veterans Day Remembrance

The Chesterfield Arch Bridge Beautification and Preservation Society presents this Verterans Day ceremony on their . . .

Vets: 50 Year Veterans Recognition Event at American Legion 11/22/14

American Legion Post No. 5 presents this special recognition event for all 50-year veterans. The Legion's statement . . .

Vets: 2014 Dummerston Traditional Memorial Day

Join members of the Dummerston community as they commemorate Memorial Day on May 31, 2014.

Vets: Residential Jazz Band at American Legion 4/25/14

Catch this performance from the Residential Jazz Band at the American Legion, complete with behind the scenes as the . . .

Vets: Christmas Celebration 2013 by American Legion Band

Enjoy the sounds of the season with the American Legion Band's annual Christmas Celebration performance.

2013 Veterans Day Remembrance

Join the members of the Chesterfield Arch Bridge Beautification and Preservation Society as they host their 2013 . . .

2013 Veterans Day at the VFW in Brattleboro

No one celebrates the struggles and triumphs of the nations military service personnel like the VFW, bringing again to . . .

The Vietnam Vets Moving Wall Visits Wilmington

The Vietnam Vets Moving Wall Visits WilmingtonJune 13 - 17, 2013

Vets: Brattleboro American Legion Band Spring Concert 2013

Brattleboro American Legion Band Spring Concert. Held May 30th, 2013 in Brattleboro.

Vets: 2013 Dummerston Traditional Memorial Day

Traditional Memorial Day Observance in Dummerston at Dummerston Evening Star Grange in May of 2013.

Vets: Observing Memorial Day 2014

Civil War headstones in Soldier's Lot at Prospect Hill Cemetary, Memorial at Kyle Gilbert Bridge, VFW Post 1034 at . . .

Vernon Memorial Day 5/27/13

Vernon Memorial Day Commemoration at Pond Rd Chapel. Dale Gasset of Vernon Historians presents Don Streeter of . . .

Vets: Preparing for Memorial Day at Brattleboro Cemeteries 2013

Preparing for Memorial Day at Brattleboro Cemeteries - 2013 Look BackStudents of Saint Michael's Catholic School place . . .

Vets: American Legion National Commander Visit 3/2/13

American Legion National Commander's Visit 3/2/13Jim Koutz visits Brattleboro Post 5.

Ceremony for Departed Comrades: Brattleboro Post 5

Ceremony for Departed Comrades: Brattleboro Post 5

9/11 Memorial Service at American Legion Post 5

9/11 Memorial Service at American Legion Post 5, Brattleboro, VT