Memorial Day Photo Competition (Loudoun Residents)

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It’s that time of year…

ATTENTION LOUDOUN ARTISTS AND VETERANS! Requesting submission for a Memorial Day photo competition. American Legion Post 2001 is looking for creative talent amongst our community. We would like your single captivating photo or consolidated photo collage that represents what Memorial Day means to you. Submissions open at midnight on Monday, May 11th, 2021 and close at midnight on Monday, May 28th, 2021. Please email your submission to adjutant@ashburnlegion.org. Include the words PHOTO CONTEST in the subject heading. We will confirm email receipt and send you the photo release form for signature.

The winners will be announced on Monday, May 31st, 2021.

1st Place – $100 Visa gift card + prominent American Legion social media feature.

2nd Place – $75 Visa gift card + social media mention.

3rd Place – $50 Visa gift card + social media mention.

Rules and Regulations

  1. Original photography preferred (.jpg, .png, or .pdf format).
  2. If re-purposing a non-original photo, please acquire appropriate permissions.
  3. If re-purposing a non-original photo, please add your own creative flare (looking for at least 90% originality).
  4. You may submit 1 photo or 1 consolidated photo collage, but not both.
  5. Photo can be in any color, combination of colors, or applicable filters.

*We reserve the right to partner with local media and promote the competition.

Loudoun Celebrates Tuskagee Airman’s 95th Birthday

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On Saturday, May 1st, Post 2001 participated in a spectacular display of patriotism, and Veteran comradery. There was a procession to celebrate Col. Carl C. Johnson’s 95th birthday. Carl is one of the last remaining of the Original Tuskagee Airmen, and he lives here, in Ashburn, VA.

The community, consisting of Veterans and Civilians, started the procession at 1300 hours, driving past Carl’s home, waving flags and honking horns.  The procession included approximately 15 Jeeps, several cars and hot rods, with a total of 50 – 75 vehicles. Carl was looking sharp in his Red Tuskegee Blazer!  His 30-50 neighbors were gathered across the street cheering the procession on.

From all of us here at Post 2001, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Carl!!!! For more information about the birthday procession please visit: Tuskegee Airman Colonel Carl C. Johnson honored on his 95th birthday in Ashburn (msn.com)