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American Legion
Post 167
Hampstead, North Carolina
"For God and Country" · Serving Veterans Since 1988
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Welcome

Serving Veterans &
Our Community

American Legion Post 167 has proudly served the veterans, military families, and community of Hampstead, NC for over 35 years. Rooted in the heart of Pender County and the beautiful Topsail Island area, we carry on the Legion's mission every day.

Veterans Services

Assistance with VA claims, benefits navigation, and support programs for veterans and their families in the Hampstead area.

Community Programs

Boys State, scholarships, youth sports, and community outreach rooted in the Hampstead and Pender County tradition.

Legion Family

Join thousands of veterans and supporters in our post. We serve, we honor, and we stand together — always.

Hall & Events

Our post home is available for community events, celebrations, and gatherings right here in Hampstead, NC.

Family Day Flyer
Upcoming Event

Family Day 2026

Post 167 & Auxiliary Unit 167

📅
Date
Saturday, April 26, 2025
🕙
Time
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍
Location
Hampstead Kiwanis Park
586 Sloop Point Loop Rd, Hampstead, NC 28443
🍔 Free Food 🎮 Family Games 🥗 Potluck Lunch

A special event for Post & Auxiliary 167 members and their families. Celebrating the Legion Family and supporting the "Be The One" initiative for Veteran Wellness. Bring a side dish or dessert to share!

Get Directions

For info: AmericanLegionpost167NC.org  ·  #Post167Family  ·  #LegionFamilyDay

Honor & Remember

Walk of
Remembrance

As we build our new post home here in Hampstead, we are creating a Walk of Remembrance — an engraved brick walkway to honor the veterans, families, and friends who have shaped our community.

Dedicate a brick in honor or in memory of a veteran, loved one, or fellow Legion member. Your brick will be permanently placed in the walkway at American Legion Post 167 for generations to see.

IN HONOR OF
AMERICAN LEGION
POST #167
4" × 8" Brick
IN HONOR OF
AMERICAN LEGION
POST #167
4" × 4" Replica Tile
IN MEMORY OF
JOHN WAYNE
1947 – 2024
4" × 8" Tile
Buy Your Brick of Remembrance Here

Orders placed at NCALPOST167.ORG

Walk of Remembrance bricks Walkway of Remembrance
Every Brick Tells a Story
Permanently honor your veteran at Post 167
Hampstead Proud

Topsail Sound to the Inland Waterway

From the waters of Topsail Island to the pines of Pender County, Post 167 is part of the fabric of Hampstead. We honor those who served, support those who serve today, and give back to the community we call home.

Our Story

History of Post 167

From a small group of returning WWII veterans to a thriving post serving all eras of service members, the story of Post 167 is woven into the history of Hampstead itself.

By the Numbers

35+
Years of Service
1988
Year Founded
6
War Eras Represented
200+
Active Members
$50K+
Scholarships Awarded
1988
Post 167 Founded
A group of dedicated veterans established Post 167 in Hampstead under the American Legion charter, creating a permanent home for veterans and their families in Pender County.
1952
First Post Home
Post 167 acquired its first dedicated meeting hall, giving Korean War-era veterans a permanent gathering place in the Hampstead community.
1968
Vietnam Era Expansion
Membership grew significantly as Vietnam veterans returned home. The post expanded programs to support returning service members and their families.
1991
Desert Storm Support
Post 167 launched community care packages and family support networks for deployed Pender County service members during Operation Desert Storm.
2001 – Present
Global War on Terror
As Hampstead grew with Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River families nearby, Post 167 expanded veteran services and support programs for OEF/OIF veterans.
2010
Current Post Home
The post moved to its current Hampstead location, with a renovated hall, upgraded kitchen, and expanded rental facilities to better serve members and the community.
2019
Boys State Milestone
Post 167 celebrated sending its 100th delegate to Boys State, marking decades of investment in Pender County youth and civic leadership.
Today
Still Serving Strong
Post 167 continues to grow, serving veterans of all eras, their families, and the broader Hampstead and Pender County community with pride.

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Who We Are

About Post 167

American Legion Post 167 is led by a dedicated team of elected officers who volunteer their time to serve our members, veterans, and the Hampstead community.

2024–2025 Officers

BF
Brad Fisher
Post Commander
KP
Ken Pinckard
1st Vice Commander
AT
Adam Trail
2nd Vice Commander
PB
Paul Barnhill
Adjutant / Membership Officer
RC
Russ Cappello
Legal Officer
PC
Phil Cordeiro
Finance Officer
JB
Jim Burns
Secretary
BF
Brad Fisher
Building Manager
EB
Eddie Bonilla
Service Officer
JC
Jeff Caldwell
Sergeant at Arms
MS
Monty Suggs
Chaplain
TM
Ted Mija
Trustee
FR
Frank Russo
Trustee
KP
Ken Pinckard
Trustee

Our Mission

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Post 167 upholds the Legion's four pillars: Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism, and Children & Youth.

In Hampstead, we are neighbors first — veterans who served and came home to build this community alongside you.

"For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States..."
— American Legion Preamble
Calendar

Upcoming Events

Stay connected with Post 167. From monthly meetings to community fundraisers, there's always something happening at the post.

📅
Regular Post Meetings
Every 2nd Monday of the Month  ·  7:30 PM
Post 167 Hall · Hampstead, NC  ·  New members are welcome to attend!
Apr
26
⭐ Family Day 2026 — Featured Event
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Hampstead Kiwanis Park · 586 Sloop Point Loop Rd
Free food, family games & potluck lunch. Post & Auxiliary 167 members and families welcome!
Featured
May
11
Monthly Post Meeting
7:30 PM · Post 167 Hall · 2nd Monday of every month
All members welcome. New members encouraged to attend!
Meeting
May
25
Memorial Day Ceremony
10:00 AM · Hampstead Memorial Park · Open to all
Ceremony
Jun
8
Monthly Post Meeting
7:30 PM · Post 167 Hall · 2nd Monday of every month
All members welcome. New members encouraged to attend!
Meeting
Jun
14
Flag Day Celebration
6:00 PM · Post 167 Hall · Open to all
Patriotic
Jul
4
4th of July Community BBQ
12:00 PM · Post 167 Grounds · All welcome
Community
Jul
13
Monthly Post Meeting
7:30 PM · Post 167 Hall · 2nd Monday of every month
All members welcome. New members encouraged to attend!
Meeting
Aug
10
Monthly Post Meeting
7:30 PM · Post 167 Hall · 2nd Monday of every month
All members welcome. New members encouraged to attend!
Meeting
Aug
15
Back to School Supply Drive
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Post 167 Hall
Charity
Sep
14
Monthly Post Meeting
7:30 PM · Post 167 Hall · 2nd Monday of every month
All members welcome. New members encouraged to attend!
Meeting
Nov
11
Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony
11:00 AM · Hampstead · Open to all
Ceremony
Facilities

Hall Rental

Host your next event at Post 167's hall in the heart of Hampstead. Perfect for reunions, birthdays, celebrations, meetings, and community gatherings.

300
Max Occupancy
3,500
Sq. Ft. Main Hall
200
Parking Spaces
24
Round Tables

What's Included

  • ✓ Full kitchen access
  • ✓ Tables & chairs
  • ✓ PA system & microphone
  • ✓ Air conditioning & heat
  • ✓ Restrooms
  • ✓ Ample parking
  • ✓ Bar service available (members)

Pricing

Event TypeRateHours
Daytime (Mon–Thu)$1504 hrs
Evening (Mon–Thu)$2004 hrs
Weekend Half Day$2505 hrs
Weekend Full Day$40010 hrs
AL Member Rate$1004 hrs
Security Deposit$100Refundable

Pricing subject to change. Contact us for large events or special rates.

Request a Rental

Membership

Join Post 167

Membership in the American Legion is open to those who honorably served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Join a brotherhood and sisterhood of over 2 million veterans across the nation.

Eligibility Requirements

Honorable Service

You must have served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces during a period of war as defined by the American Legion.

Any Branch

Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, Space Force — all branches of military service are welcome.

All Eras Welcome

From WWII to the Global War on Terror, veterans of all conflicts and service periods may be eligible.

Annual Dues

Annual dues are affordable and go toward supporting veterans programs, scholarships, and community service.

Membership Application

Complete this form and we'll contact you to complete your membership.

Questions? Call us or stop by the post. We'd love to meet you.

Unit 167

American Legion
Auxiliary

Unit 167 · Hampstead, North Carolina

"For God and Country" · Supporting Veterans, Military, and Our Community

About Us

Who We Are

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 167 is a vital part of the Post 167 family here in Hampstead, NC. Founded alongside Post 167, our unit is made up of the mothers, wives, daughters, granddaughters, sisters, and other relatives of veterans who have served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces.

The American Legion Auxiliary is the world's largest women's patriotic service organization, with nearly one million members nationwide. Unit 167 carries that proud tradition right here in Pender County — serving veterans, supporting military families, and strengthening our community.

We work hand-in-hand with Post 167 to ensure that no veteran or military family in our area goes without support, recognition, or community.

Our Mission

"To support The American Legion, to honor the sacrifice of those who serve, and to promote patriotism, volunteerism, and loyalty."

1919
ALA Founded
~1M
Members Nationwide
Leadership

Unit Officers

Unit 167 is led by dedicated volunteers elected annually by our membership.

PR
President's Name
Unit President

Contact: president@alaux167.org

VP
Vice President
1st Vice President
SE
Secretary Name
Secretary
TR
Treasurer Name
Treasurer
CH
Chaplain Name
Chaplain
HI
Historian Name
Historian
What We Do

Our Programs

Unit 167 supports a wide range of programs that serve veterans, military families, and the Hampstead community year-round.

Poppy Program

Each year we distribute poppies in honor of fallen veterans. Proceeds support veterans' rehabilitation, welfare, and community programs right here in Pender County.

Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation

We visit and support veterans in VA hospitals and care facilities, providing comfort items, companionship, and advocacy for veterans in our area.

Scholarships & Education

The Auxiliary awards scholarships to deserving students in our community, investing in the next generation of leaders in Hampstead and Pender County.

Girls State

We sponsor young women from our community to attend Girls State — a premier civic education program that builds leadership and patriotism.

Children & Youth

Supporting military children and youth through programs that recognize their unique sacrifices and contributions to our national defense.

"Be The One" Initiative

Actively supporting the American Legion's veteran suicide prevention initiative — because every veteran life matters and every one of us can make a difference.

Join Us

Become a Member

Membership in the American Legion Auxiliary is open to the mothers, wives, daughters, granddaughters, great-granddaughters, sisters, grandsons, great-grandsons, and sons of American Legion members or of veterans who served honorably.

Eligibility

  • ✓ Mother, wife, daughter, or sister of a veteran
  • ✓ Granddaughter or great-granddaughter of a veteran
  • ✓ Veteran must have served honorably
  • ✓ All eras of service welcome

Auxiliary Membership Interest

Fill out this form and we'll reach out with more information about joining Unit 167.

We'd love to have you join our unit family!