Until They All Return Home The VFW commemorates National POW/MIA Recognition Day with a solemn reminder WASHINGTON (Sept. 19, 2024) – On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) emphasizes the gravity of honoring and remembering the more than 140,000 former American prisoners of war and the more than 81,500 service members who […]
CT STAND DOWN 2024 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 9:00AM – 2:00PM The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is preparing for our annual STAND DOWN event which will be held at five regional locations: FIVE REGIONAL LOCATIONS Bridgeport University of Bridgeport, Wheeler Recreational Center, 400 University Ave. Bristol ST. Gregory CCD Center, 1043 Stafford Ave. Danbury […]
POW/MIA Ceremony Branford, CT You are invited to join Walter Dymarczyk Memorial Post 12106 and Sundquist American Legion Post 83 will be conducting a POW/MIA Ceremony in honor of POW/MIA Day. The event will be held in conjunction with the Braford Recreation Department’s TGIF concert series and will be followed by a concert by The […]
MCLDET40: Hike to Remember XII –with our partners in the Glastonbury Marine Corps League Detachment 40. UNITING VETERANS TO BUILD AWARENESS, BUILD CAMARADERIE AND PREVENT SUICIDE On September 21st, we will unite with 300+ veterans in Glastonbury, Connecticut to hike a 22k. Why 22k? As a reminder that 22 veterans take their own lives […]
September 21, 2024, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm 24 Stott Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360 $0.00 – $7.18 Silkie Hikes are for Veterans, Active Duty, National Guard, & Reservists Only THIS IS NOT AN ATHLETIC EVENT The hikes are between 4-10 miles, paced at 2-3 miles per hour. There are frequent stops for fellowship and food/beverages, […]
Military Appreciation Day: Sunday, September 29, 2024 Sponsored by VA Connecticut Healthcare System. All US Active Military and US Veterans receive FREE admission on Sunday. See details below. Enter to win prize giveaways. Promotional offerings from participating vendors. Admission Details A military ID or VA ID is required for free admission. Other acceptable forms of ID for Veterans are a […]
VFW Auxiliary Gold Star Luncheon will be host by Raymond T. Goldbach VFW Post 9460 on Sunday September 29th, 2024 at 12pm. Please see the attached flyer. Gold Star Flyer 2024
Download Order Form: VFWCT2024-Testimonial TESTIMONIAL DINNER Honoring Commander Stanley Borusiewicz and President Kathrine Fleischauer SUNDAY, OCT. 6, 2024 MOHEGAN SUN, EARTH ROOM 2 PM CASH BAR RECEPTION; 3 DINNER SERVICE (1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Uncasville, CT 06382) $60 PER PERSON Semi-formal attire (Blues & Grays, dark suit, dress uniform, and black-tie) is prescribed uniform; authorized […]
VFW Post 399 is hosting a Chili Cook-Off fundraiser on Saturday October 19th, 2024, at 5pm. The event is in support of raising $6000 dollars to purchase grave flag folders to honor Veterans at Assumption Cemetery Westport, CT. VFW Post 399 invites you and hopes to see everyone who can make it to support the […]
VETS DAY PARADE, FEATURING POST 2046 COLOR GUARD, FROM AMERICAN LEGION POST TO MANCHESTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 71 HAYNES ST, MANCHESTER. VETS DAY CEREMONIES AT HOSPITAL, MASTER OF CEREMONIES IS PAUL SCAPPATICCI PAST POST 2046 COMMANDER.
🇺🇲 VETERAN HAPPY HOUR: Connect with fellow military veterans and current service members at this informal monthly social gathering from 6-8 p.m. on select fourth Fridays at The Trinity Bar & Restaurant (157 Orange St. New Haven, CT). POC is Commander Bryan Standish.
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