Charles Pickett
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2025-2026 VFW Connecticut All-American Posts & Districts
Congratulations to VFW Connecticut’s astonishing 54 Posts, all six Districts, and the Department in achieving VFW All-American in 2025-2026. VFW Connecticut had the third-most All-American Posts by percentage in the organization, but led the nation. The All-American program recognizes leadership, teamwork and accomplishment in membership growth and VFW programs. 2025-2026 VFW Connecticut All-American Posts
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Information for the Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act and why it is important for you to get involved.
As discussion surrounding the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act continues to grow, so do the questions, comments, and misinformation being shared online. Attached is a Quick Response Guide containing short answers to many of the most common questions and arguments we are seeing about this legislation. I am asking every Department, District, and Post…
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US Senate Veterans’ Laison Position
Veterans Liaison position in Senator Blumenthal's office Please share. U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal 90 State House Square, 10th Floor, Hartford, CT 06103 Phone: (860) 258-6940 Fax: (860) 258-6958 http://blumenthal.senate.gov veterans-laision-position.docx
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Mr. Jereme F. Gee Obituary June 14, 2026
Mr. Jereme F. Gee Obituary Jun 14, 2026 – Casey Funeral Homes & Cremation Care
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VFWCT Commanders buried in the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery
MEMORIAL DAY VFWCT COMMANDERS: There are five, Department of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars, Past-Department Commanders buried in the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, including a Medal of Honor recipient. • 1952-53: William J Johnston, MoH, VFW 6990 Colchester (72-F-17) • 1968-69 Robert C. Mantel, VFW 583 Middletown (70B-18) • 1982-83 Americo J. Tancredi,…
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Hotel Room Link for the State Convention, Sheraton Rocky Hill, CT.
Patriots, Good afternoon, it is almost that time again for the State Convention. I wanted to send an email out with the link to book a hotel room at the Sheraton in Rocky Hill. Please click the red button above to book your rooms. If your Post or District needs a hospitality room, please contact…
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VA West Haven: Temporary Closure of Parking Lot 18 – Please Plan Ahead
From: VA Connecticut Healthcare System <veteranshealth@messages.va.gov>Date: Tue, Apr 28, 2026 at 1:03 PMSubject: Temporary Closure of Parking Lot 18 – Please Plan Ahead Dear Veterans and Visitors, To support early work for the first phase of our out-years Surgical Tower Project, Parking Lot 18 (Glade Street) will be closing as of 4:00 PM on Friday, May…
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The Wall That Heals Comes to Putnam, CT in September!
The Wall That Heals Comes to Putnam, CT September 10-13, 2026
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VFW Auxiliary National President Celebration – Reno, Nevada – July 30th
VFW Auxiliary National President Celebration – Reno, Nevada – July 30th I am forwarding to you the information concerning the Homecoming/Celebration for the VFW Auxiliary National President being held Thursday, July 30, 2026 in Reno, Nevada. Feel free to distribute as you see fit. The web link for this form can also be found at…
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Proposed CommanderChief Resolutions – 127th National Convention
Please find attached a memo from the Adjutant General along with the proposed resolutions from the Commander-in-Chief for the 127th National Convention with Index. Also provided is an “Amendments and Resolutions” guide to assist you with preparing and submitting resolutions and/or proposed amendments to the National Bylaws, Manual of Procedure or Ritual. These resolutions are…
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Assignment Department of Connecticut Convention June 11-15, 2026 Rocky Hill, CT
Brian Willette National Sergeant-at-Arms, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Brian Willette was appointed National Sergeant-at-Arms of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. on Aug. 13, 2025, at the 126th VFW National Convention in Columbus, Ohio. Brian served in the United States Army, earning his VFW eligibility by serving in Bosnia…
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VFW National Convention Banquet Tickets are now available for purchase.
Subject: Banquet Tickets are now available for purchase.Comrades and Commanders, Banquet Ticket sales have opened to the general membership and public for the National Convention. They are $100.00, (yes to Reno prices) Tickets must be purchased if you are planning on attending, no free tickets are being reserved or given away except to the award…
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Notification – Updated Charter Fee Structure
Subject: Notification – Updated Charter Fee Structure All, Please see attached notification regarding an increase in the fees associated with replacement charters as well as charters issued due to name and/or location change. This change is effective July 1, 2026, so please disseminate this information to the lowest level. We will also…