For several years, VFW Post 4272 in Columbus, Mississippi, has partnered with Golden Triangle Outdoors to host the Catfish Roundup. Post members decided it would be a great way to participate in the VFW National Day of Service. “The event allows mentally and physically disabled individuals to get outdoors and have fun together,” Post Commander Maggy Wesley said. “It seemed like the perfect project for Day of Service since we do it every May.” For this year’s event, Barks...
For the past four years, Staci Boyer, commander of VFW Post 3873 in Naperville, Illinois, has organized a Community Fitness Competition. Just like in previous years, she plans on making it a VFW National Day of Service event in 2025. “By recognizing it as an official Day of Service event, we not only highlight the vital role our Post plays in the community, but we also reinforce the VFW’s mission of service, camaraderie and ongoing support for our nation’s heroes,” said ...
As members of VFW Post 2113 in De Pere, Wisconsin, began thinking about what to do for this year’s VFW National Day of Service, discussions led to a previous member. “Our Post has a long and proud history of supporting the needs of the community,” Post Quartermaster/Adjutant Randy Hansen said. “One of our original members, Leo Frigo, founded Paul’s Pantry in 1984. Leo’s commitment was brought up, and we started thinking about how we can expand on his legacy.” Hansen says...
The Grand Ole Opry, celebrating its 100th anniversary, is scheduled to salute and honor the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary with a return of the red carpet parade and what has become a highlight of the year, the special Salute the Troops Opry performance Tuesday, May 20th. Among the artists scheduled to perform are Opry member Craig Morgan, who serves as an Army Reserve Warrant Officer; Opry members Steven Curtis Chapman and Rhonda Vincent; as well as Tony Jackson, Scotty ...
Each year on Memorial Day, VFW Post 5162 in Madison, Alabama, has upheld a special tradition: a wreath-laying ceremony that honors all who have fallen for our country. “It’s been going on for as long as any member can remember,” said Post 5162 Quartermaster Marcus Craig. The Post meets at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville, Alabama., to host the event, which is open to the public. Decorative wreaths are brought to the cemetery, where they are put on display near a monumen...
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