WELCOME TO ALL-AMERICAN HAWKINS-REEVE POST 7916

Warriors Still Serving
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.

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A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam.  He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.  He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country".  The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.


There is a new cartoon everyday.

Announcements

   
  SEPTEMBER 29, 1899 
 
                                                                 

"Warriors are not the fastest or strongest people. 

Warriors are those who choose to stand between their enemy and all that they love and hold sacred.

 Never Underestimate an Old Man in Any Profession Where Men Unusually Die Young 

 

 OPEN FROM NOON TO 11PM SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

OPEN FROM NOON TO MIDNIGHT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 

The Canteen phone number is 703-491-1884

 

 

 

 

  HAPPY 248TH BIRTHDAY

NOVEMBER 10, 1775

NO BETTER FRIEND, NO WORSE ENEMY

 

SEMPER FIDELES 


Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.

Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!   

Benjamin Franklin

 


  


 

 

THANK YOU!!!  We have just wrapped up our most successful Occoquan Craft Fair ever, due to the tireless work of the Post Staff, the House Committee, volunteer comrades, the Post Auxiliary, and our Scout Troops 1352 and 1369. Thanks to each and every one of you for helping the Post significantly exceed our goals and expectations.  This weekend thousands of people saw what Mayor Porta always says, we are a great example for our communities, Occoquan, and all of Northern Virginia.   THANK YOU!!! 

Yours in Comradeship,  Jeff Lett 

 

 

CLICK HERE FOR OCTOBER FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER SPECIALS


THANK YOU POST 7916 SCOUTS AND HYLTON HS JAFROTC!!!!

POW/MIA RECOGNITION CEREMONY 20 SEPTEMBER AT MAMIE DAVIS PARK

 

 


 OLD HICKERY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Rick, Steve, Nat's Pitcher Riley, & John Cornelio

are the 0830 Top of the Leader Board

 

 


     !!!POST GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING 

1830 TUESDAY OCTOBER 1!!!  

  

 

 

 

 

AT THE END OF A VERY LONG DAY, COMBAT VETS AND THEIR FAMILIES RETIRED TO THE POST TO COMMEMORATE THE 26 AUGUST 2021 DEADLY KABUL AIRPORT ABBEY GATE TERRORIST BOMBING

(more photos in the Post Gallery)  

 

 


 

Our 2024-2025 Leadership Team (left to right) Second Year Trustee Craig Chuba, Third Year Trustee Bob Love, House Committee Chairman Rick Cornelio, Service Officer Brendon Conway, Adjutant Lindy Dolan, Quartermaster Pete Jackson, Senior Vice Commander Brandon D’Andrea, Commander Jeff Lett, Installing Officer Past District Commander Chuck Wilson. Not Shown Junior Vice Commander Bob Fenlason, Judge Advocate General Jeff Springman, Chaplain Jim Hewitt, First Year Trustee Rob Hill

 

 

 !!!!POST GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

1830 TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3!!!

 


     

A number of young men from our Woodbridge Little League Team, now playing for the Washington Metro South Senators, are seen here receiving their medals at a recent championship!!

As the 35 game summer league ends, our own Post 7916 Jack Avery, top dead center ( 9th from right), is the  Metro South team leader who in addition to his recent clutch grand slam has a 0.883 OPS, 0.512 OBP and 370 batting average.  When you see Jack Avery, think Mike Trout.



                                                                           
 
                                     POST LEADERSHIP PRESENTS A $5000 DONATION THE OCCOQUAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

 

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  Occoquan Military Tribute Banners  

This successful and popular program, a partnership between the Town and VFW Post 7916, is CLOSED for new and renewal sponsorships in 2024.  If you are a new sponsor interested in honoring your family member, ancestor, or friend for their military service, or a former sponsor wishing to renew  FOR 2025 after Veterans Day visit  https://militarytributebanners.org/virginia/occoquan-va.html  and follow instructions on the application webpage; or, stop by the Town Hall or the Post for more information. EXPECT, just like this year, NO SHRINKAGE OR STAGGFLATION:  $150 for a new sponsor & banner, $120 to renew a sponsorship & get a replacement banner and $75 to renew a sponsorship and use your existing banner. 

  

  Thank You.  As a result of your GENEROUS contributions for wreaths to honor our Fallen Comrades, Wreaths Across America has donated $640 to our Post & the Post Auxiliary

 

 

Commissioning Ceremony    

On Tuesday 5 December, William Winston was commissioned an Ensign in the U.S. Coast Guard in the Wilson Black Cat Lounge.  

 

His oath of office was administered by his dad, Colonel Robert Winston, USAF Ret. The three attending Winston Air Force generations  included brother Maj. John Winston USAF and grandfather Ramon Winston USAF Ret.

John, Robert and Ramon are all active members of our Post!  In all about 25 attended including many family and friends. 

A big congratulations to Ensign William Winston U.S. Coast Guard!!

 

Army wins the Commander-n Chief Trophy!!

  

 



  CLICK HERE FOR THE POST'S BRAND NEW AUGUST 'WARRIORS STILL SERVING' CANTEEN MENU

 

 
 

    

 A Day of Honor and Brotherhood at Hawkins-Reeve VFW Post 7916

On Saturday, August 3, the Post hosted over 30 USAF firefighters, representing six decades of dedicated service to protecting Air Force One and the Andrews AFB community. Led by Life Member Skip Powers, the day was filled with good food, drinks, and, most importantly, the camaraderie that only those who've served can truly appreciate. "...It was a memorable gathering at our bi-annual event, celebrating the bravery and commitment of these heroes. Thank you to all who attended and continue to serve! And, special thanks to the entire staff, Officers, and Comrades of Hawkins-Reeve!”  ~Skip Powers

 

 

 
 Our 2024-2025 Leadership Team (left to right) Second Year Trustee Craig Chuba, Third Year Trustee Bob Love, House Committee Chairman Rick Cornelio, Service Officer Brendon Conway, Adjutant Lindy Dolan, Quartermaster Pete Jackson, Senior Vice Commander Brandon D’Andrea, Commander Jeff Lett, Installing Officer Past District Commander Chuck Wilson. Not Shown Junior Vice Commander Bob Fenlason, Judge Advocate General Jeff Springman, Chaplain Jim Hewitt, First Year Trustee Rob Hill
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

  This nine-flag stand was built by Caleb Eklund of Troop 1352 as part of his Eagle Scout Service Project.  The nine-flag stand was presented to VFW Post 7916 at the November General Membership meeting.  Boy Scout Troop 1352 is one of three scout troops sponsored by Post 7916.  Bravo Caleb Eklund and Boy Scout Troop 1352!

 

 


 

Post 7916  Auxiliary Senior Leaders have been inducted by Post Commander Jeff Lett. 


  

"When We Assumed The Soldier, We Did Not Lay Aside the Citizen."

George Washington

 

For Hawkins-Reeve Post 7916 Events Calendar CLICK HERE 

 

 

 WAHOOOO!!!  The Woodbridge Little League Spring Season has ended and our VFW Post 7916 Seniors and their Families are

THE UNDISPUTED BEST!!!!


 

  

 
 VFW Post 7916 2023 Scout of the Year wins National Girl Scout Scholarship
 
 
 

OOOORAH!!!  Check out the Boots!!

2023 Ms Veteran America

Post Life Member Victoria Taylor USMC


 



 

 

 TYLER VARGAS-ANDREWS, A POST 7916 GUY,

IS HONORED BY THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY 

https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/ford/2024/02/15/ford-raptor-marine-veteran-tyler-vargas-andrews/72596597007/ 


 
 
 
 

A Perfect Day at Old Hickory Golf Club, Woodbridge Raised Several Thousand Dollars for the Post.  Thanks to all, Especially Our Generous Sponsors

Be sure to see the Post's Gallery

 

 

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 This Breakfast Was Made in the Post Canteen and Carried to WDC IHO Police Officers attending Police Week 2023
 
James Prendergast, Jim Hewitt, Lindy Dolan, Bob Fenlason, Nick Roper and Jeff Lett have been inducted by Past District 10 Commander Chuck Wilson as Post 7916's 2023-2024 senior leaders.
 
 
 

  New 2022 EXCOM

 

Bob Fenlason, Mike Frank, Nick Roper, Jeff Lett, 

Clancy McQuigg, Clay Winkler, Wade Meyers, & Rob Hill

 

 

 

 

  Thank You.  As a result of your GENEROUS contributions for wreaths to honor our Fallen Comrades, Wreaths Across America has donated $640 to our Post & the Post Auxiliary

 


 ***Click Here for The Town Of Occoquan Veterans Day Proclamation*** 

 

 In respect and recognition of the contributions of our veterans and their families,  Mayor Porta presents Commander Lett and members of VFW Post 7916 a proclamation naming November 11, 2022, as Veterans Day,
and encouraged all citizens to recognize the valor, courage, and sacrifice of our veterans.

 

 

 

 CONGRATULATIONS POST 7916!! 

ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE POST, Jr VICE BOB FENLASON AND QM MIKE FRANK ACCEPT THE 2023 DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA MEMBERSHIP AWARD, POST 7916's PATRIOTS PEN WINNER CONNOR FOR BEING SELECTED AS DISTRICT 10 PATRIOTS PEN WINNER AND WE ARE THE TOP VFW RECRUITING POST

  

 

Vietnam veteran and Post Life member, retired Col. Paris Davis U.S. Army received the Army Medal of Honor March 3d.  To learn more about the 83-year-young colonel’s military career CLICK HERE

 

Post Junior Vice Commander And Department of Virginia Scouting Chairman, Bob Fenlason, has been designated a highly coveted "50 Year Veteran Scout" by the National Counsel of Boy Scouts and commended for his selfless service and inspiration to countless scouts, their children, and grandchildren.

 


 Post 7916 Woodbridge Orange Warriors 

The Woodbridge Little League Spring Season has ended with our Post 7916 Woodbridge Orange Junior Warriors turning in a magnificent performance, game after game, for the entire season. Our stands, next to our dugout with the Post 7916 banner, were regularly packed with entire families, from infants to grandparents, cheering not just for our team, but for outstanding little league baseball played by teams from all over Northern Virginia.  Good sportsmanship was a core value for our Warriors. Hitting and pitching was excellent. Our Coach Weaver’s (USMC) leadership is without equal. Focused on basics and competencies, our team was always a pleasure to watch.  Additionally, Coach Weaver’s enthusiastic, aggressive offense is impressive, especially his base running calls as 3d base coach, regularly inducing spectacular and jubilant stealing home that brought the fans to their feet. Our players are, exuberant, well disciplined, and baseball savvy beyond their years. Not only are the players a joy to watch, but the dedication of all the coaches, the players’ families,  as well as the Woodbridge Little League leadership, is a ray of sunshine. This team definitely goes in the Post’s "shaping the future of our youth” win column. 


 

THE ALL AMERICAN POST 7916 TEAM HELPS A POST LIFE MEMBER   

 

 

 

   

CONGRATULATIONS Post 7916 Eagle Scout Connor

Being Presented  the Department of Virginia’s 2022 Patriot Pen Award and the associated $1700 stipend by Department Commander Geoff Lyster

 

 

 
 Past Post and Past District Commander Chuck Wilson was Presented The 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award at the Annual U-2 Dragon Lady Symposium

 Jonathan Coleman SoY Family

 Eagle Scout Jonathan, Post 7916 Scout of the Year and His Family

He is a 12th grade student at Charles J. Colgan senior high school.  He received his eagle award as a member of Troop 964, sponsored by the First United Presbyterian Church of Dale City.  His Eagle leadership project involved collecting food for the food pantries of our Lady of Angels and Sacred Heart Catholic Churches. He intends to be a history teacher for middle or high school students.

 

WE ARE VERY PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE

VFW Post 7916 is establishing a partnership with Warrior Canine Connection! (Click Here) 

This organization trains service dogs for qualified veterans in need, and they allow veterans with PTSD to participate in training of dogs to assist in their recovery (Click Here).  Currently based in Maryland, WCC, a 501 charity organization, is seeking to establish a presence in Virginia and will be using the upstairs event room at the canteen once a week beginning in May, approximately 1200-1300,  to train their puppies (Click Here) 

 

 


OUR HOPE FOR THE FUTURE OF AMERICA

Post 7916 Voice of America and Patriot Pen Winners,  February 1, 2022 

 PP & VOD February 2022

 


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 Post Life Member John Palo of Home Depot has presented the Post with $6,000 that will go to immediate use in our Post Relief Fund to help a needy Veteran. 

 

 

OUR SCOUTS ARE SHAPING THE FUTURE

 

 

Many, Many Thanks To All Who Made This the Most Successful Post 7916
Fund Raising and Recruiting Occoquan RiverFest EVER!!!
 
POST COMMANDER JEFF LETT IS NOTED IN THIS MONTH'S VFW MAGAZINE FOR LEADING THE POST TO IT'S 5TH CONSECUTIVE ALL AMERICAN AWARD

  

 


At All American Post 7916 Veterans Day Ceremony, our Boy Scouts posted the colors to begin our ceremony.

 Occoquan Mayor Ernie Porta said: "Thank you members, auxiliary, and leaders of the Post past and present who have done so much for the Occoquan community. We are better for your presence."

Senior Vice Commander Nick Roper read a vignette about Virginia veterans.


 

 

POST 7916 BLUE WARRIORS ARE THE WOODBRIDGE LITTLE LEAGUE SPRING 2022 JUNIOR CHAMPIONS 


ALL- AMERICAN HAWKINS-REEVE POST 7916 SALUTES OUR MEMBERS WHO HAVE SELFLESSLY SERVED IN COMBAT ZONES AROUND THE GLOBE!!!

 

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For the News Article on the 75thAnniversary-CLICK HERE

Or click the Picture Above

  

THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFUL LEGACY BOX DONATED BY

THE VETERAN OWNED AMERICAN LEGACY GEAR COMPANY

http://www.americanlegacygear.com

 

                                                                                                                                                                                  

   July 4 2020

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All-American Hawkins-Reeve Post 7916 has been especially selected to represent the Veterans of Foreign Wars nationally.

A crew from VFW Headquarters Kansas City arrived in Occoquan at sunrise Saturday July 18 to make a Public Service Announcement featuring the great work of VFW Post 7916’s "Warriors Still Serving”, one of just six Posts of the over 6000 VFW Posts worldwide selected to represent the VFW. 


The film crew began the day by capturing the beauty of Historic Occoquan store fronts, water front and emphasizing Occoquan’s military tribute banners hanging throughout the town.


The crew filmed Post members raising the American Flag, delivering meals to the needy, checking on the health and welfare of veterans and community members, providing food and supplies to families in the community, as well as preparing "care packages” for deployed troops. 

 

Quantico National Cemetery
 
 Thank you for your great support of Wreaths Across America for Quantico National Cemetery!!!

  As a Result of Your Generosity WAA Donated $780 to the Post

 


 flag day


Post 7916 On National TV 
 
 This one has Joe and George raising the flag and Big Jim walking his dog on the boardwalk in Occoquan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uvnbrPliCw 

This one includes Mary Ellen on  USNS Comfort in NYC &

JP's face masks at INOVA Fairfax. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3UJpl8zkQI

Walter, Lisa, Wes, Lindy & Joe 

 

 VFW 2020 Year In Review

 

 

 

 

 2021 WWI Memorial

 

IN FRONT OF THE U.S. CAPITOL


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   Post 7916 celebrates Col Herbert J. "Buddy” Duke (USA/Retired) on his 99th birthday in Beaufort S.C.

Buddy and his family extend their thanks to the men and women of Post 7916

for the warm well wishes, cards, and notes!

It was a day of laughs and celebration!  

Comrades~

Recently, I helped edit and publish a book my Dad has been working on for some time. Its an interesting read and now "live" on Amazon (kindle and paperback editions).

It's an autobiography that takes him from the turret guns in Vietnam to an Undercover State Police Officer to a Maximum Security Prison cell in Maine.

He was worried about sharing the story, though I am confident it has helped, in many ways, close the chapter on a set of instances that forever changed him.

50% of all sales of the book will be donated to All-American VFW Post #7916. We would appreciate your candid reviews and support. You can purchase an e-book or paperback edition here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08W7GB93Q/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

 ~Skip

 

WE HAVE BEEN SELECTED AS VFW POST OF THE MONTH FROM THE OVER 6000 VFW POSTS WORLD WIDE. MAYOR PORTA CALLS US A STABLIZING FORCE FOR THE GOOD OF OCCOQUN

 easter dinner deliveryMasksJDJ giving BloodPost 7916 Cooking Memorial Day 2020

  

                   September 11th Commeration 

 (Click For Post Life Member Skip Powers Poignant Remarks)

  Remembering 9/11

HOW THE ARMY 911th TECHNICAL RESCUE COMPANY GOT ITS NAME

By Paul Lara INSIDENOVA Sep 11, 2021 Updated Sep 11, 2021

VFW Post 7916 Life Member 1SG Chris Hoffman is the current First Sergeant. 

(Click Here for the Story)

  


A BAD DAY IN OCCOQUAN IS BETTER THAN A GREAT DAY DEPLOYED 

 

"You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end -- which you can never afford to lose -- with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.”

— James B. Stockdale, VADM USN, Pilot, POW, CMH 


The  National Cemetery Administration continues internment at National Cemeteries,  but for now without traditional Committal Services and Military Honors.  National Cemetery  Administration may be reached at 1-800-535-1117.  https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVANCA/bulletins/2849dcb

 

Click here for more:  Memorial Day History

 

 

Saturday June 5 was a perfect day to bring to a conclusion the memorable 2021 Post 7916 Woodbridge Seniors season. 

The Post owes a huge debt of gratitude to Post Life Member Coach Stu Davis (far right) and his coaching staff for their focus on teaching our team core values, discipline, reliability, and resilience. The unmitigated support of the player’s families was awesome.

After hosting the Prince William Little League closing ceremony in the morning, our seniors faced off in a twinight doubleheader against Dale City with the same élan and aplomb they played with all year.  

Under a cloudless azure sky at 90 degrees at "Bombers” first pitch, we were grateful for the awning that was sent up for the crowd from the Post.  The field was in its best condition of the season and as was "Blue’s” performance.  Unbelievably… our second baseman "Mari” is now in the record books as a hit batter (HBP) for the 6th game in a row.

Our second game started at 6:30 PM.   It was the team’s best game ever and a fitting end to such an unbelievable 2021 season.

"Nuke" was on the mound after having played shortstop in the first game.   He faced 17 batters in the five inning game. He struck out at least two batters every inning and had a 3 run double. Several Dale City players just swung themselves out. 

In the bottom of the fifth and game ending inning, a Dale City batter hit a dying quail single busting Nuke’s no hitter. 

We won 10 to 0.   Again, the best game I have ever seen.  




 Since June 27, 1946 All-American Hawkins-Reeve Post 7916 "Warriors Still Serving"

"honor our dead by helping the living."

 

 easter dinner deliveryMasksJDJ giving BloodPost 7916 Cooking Memorial Day 2020

Dr Joe 

On May 14, Life Member and USMC Vietnam combat doctor Dr. Joe Gutierrez  received the President of the Washington Medical Society’s Award for his extraordinary contributions to DC medicine.  Here is Joe giving 100 year old Ken Chilstrom (Test pilot for the 10/1/42 P-59 first U.S. Jet Fighter flight) a hand in the Post 7916 Black Cat Lounge. CONGRADULATIONS JOE!!
 2021 Virginia Scout of the Year
 

 t the State Convention in Portsmouth, our Post 7916 Boy Scout of the Year James was awarded Department of Virginia Boy Scout of the Year Award by State Commander Eric Mallet and our Junior Vice Commander. James is an Eagle Scout as well as the highest Sea Scout rank "Quartermaster”. James turned down a full Army ROTC scholarship to Virginia Tech in order to accept his appointment to West Point.

CONGRATULATIONS James!!

 

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!  Monday July 4th, we celebrate America’s 246th birthday.

 

America has much to be proud of!  Americans pioneered the establishment of modern democracy, experienced both domestic and global wars, and paved the way for the digital age. Throughout this period, we have been blessed with the dedication of our Armed Forces. Yes, for these 246 years, our military has worked to preserve the freedoms which were dearly valued by our Founding Fathers.   


On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence from Great Britain and its king, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, the birth certificate of America. 


In a letter from John Adams to his wife, Abigail, dated July 3d, 1776, Adams refers to that day as "the most memorable epoch in the history of America.”  He continued: "I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore."

 

Adams concludes his letter with this stirring paragraph: "I am well aware of the toil, and blood, and treasure, that it will cost us to maintain this declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet, through all the gloom, I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory. I can see that the end is more than worth all the means, and that posterity will triumph in that day’s transaction, even although we should rue it, which I trust in God we shall not.”     

                                    

 This Independence Day, may we celebrate the birth of our nation proudly, resolutely determined to preserve our freedom, just as our Founding Fathers proclaimed so boldly over 244 years ago.

                      

 

God Bless America!

 

"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” 
– Ronald Reagan

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HAWKINS-REEVE POST 7916 HAS EARNED ALL-AMERICAN STATUS FOR THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR PLACING THE POST IN THE TOP 1% OF OVER 6300 VFW POSTS WORLDWIDE.

 "But we have forgotten God.  We have forgotten the gracious hand which preserves us in peace and multiplied and enriched and strengthened us, and we have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulness of our hearts, that all these blessings were produced by some superior wisdom and virtue of our own.  Intoxicated with unbroken success we have become too self sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace too proud to pray to the God that made us".
Abraham Lincoln Proclamation - A National Day of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer, March 30, 1863  
  

THE VIETNAM PEACE ACCORDS WERE SIGNED JANUARY 27, 1973. U.S.TROOPS LEFT VIETNAM IN MARCH 1973.  SAIGON FELL TO NORTH APRIL 30, 1975.  


CLICK HERE AND " Remember the Maine" Sunk at anchor in Havana Harbor February 15, 1898
 
Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima February 23, 1945 is the iconic photograph of six United States Marines raising the U.S. flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II.  
 
On March 6,1836, After a two week siege, the Battle of the Alamo came to a gruesome end, capping off a pivotal moment in the Texas Revolution. Over 1000 Mexican forces recaptured the fort, and nearly all of the roughly 200 Texan defenders were killed.  On April 21, Texas won the battle of San Jacinto and independence from Mexico.  
 
                          Happy Birthday Green Berets

Since its inception on June 19th, 1952, U.S. Army Special Forces, or the Green Berets, have been the tip of the spear in the special operations community, being heavily relied on the last six decades for its expertise in unconventional warfare. The last 18 years U.S. Army Special Forces have been deployed to over 90 countries at any given time and has sustained over 60% of all Special Operations Forces casualties since September 11, 2001.

 

A Very Special Thanks.  On behalf of the entire Post, I give a very special thanks to the following Post members, who despite their many other responsibilities, including their personal, and family requirements, have invested an extraordinary amount of time and energy to support those who need help during the COVID-19 unpleasantness.  If I missed anyone, I meant to include you.  I am proud to be a member of your Post.  Jeff Lett, Commander

Mary and Steve Amato, Jimmy Bruck, Jeff Currer, Lindy Dolan, Mercedes N. Kirkland-Doyle,Mike Frank, Wes Girvin, Gianni Giordano, Renee Graham, Misty & Sean Hagerty, Lisa Renee Johnson, Pierce Lewis, Charles Mick, Sam Palmer and Amy Gregory, John Palo, Andrew Peck, Tanya & Dave Ralston, Suzanne Rogers, Logan Silicato, Lisa & Pat Sivigny, Mary Ellen Wetmore, Rick Wiegert, and Chuck Wilson.


POST 7916 MEMBERS ARE REAL "WARRIORS STILL SERVING”

Post members have been fully engaged in advancing our mission of "Honoring the Dead by Helping the Living”.  We have provided and delivered hundreds of  meals and Sunday Dinners to the needy including fabulous Easter Sunday Dinners amd Memorial Day Dinners to members, as well as making health and welfare checks for Post members.   The Post made a donation to the Lorton Community Action Center (a local food bank) which used it to purchase 5000 pounds of food for the needy. 

Post members on the Occoquan PD are making health & welfare checks for all Occoquan residents, we have provided protective masks to local medical facilities, Patriot Scuba provided scuba diving masks from a member’s dive shop for conversion to COVID-19 ventilator masks, one of our members is part of the Veterans Administration leader team to protect veterans from COVID-19, another   member is on the Department of Homeland Security leader team fighting COVID-19.  We are giving blood and contributing to the Occoquan "Good News Community Kitchen"run by one of our Members.

Today, a Navy Nurse Post member is onboard the USNS Comfort. This 1,000 bed floating hospital arrived on station at New York City in response to the COVID-19 pandemic currently attacking our nation. We are fortunate to have these Post Members and VFW members all over the world defending us and our families today. Bravo Zulu. Jeff Lett, Commanding 

 

WOODBRIDGE 2022 JUNIOR SPRING CHAMPS

 

At 7 pm game time it was a melting, breezeless, 92 degrees, with 100% humidity and a relentless sun shining straight down the 1stbase line in the eyes of the RHBs and the catcher.

The first inning ended with our Warriors ahead 5-0, despite just one Warrior out, because of the Woodbridge Little League maximum 5 run per inning lead mercy rule.

Our Blues battled back & forth with the formidable Woodbridge Orange until the game was called because of a totally unforecast monster thunderstorm that dumped buckets of rain and serious lighting.  The National Weather Service issued a last minute tornado warning as well.

As a result, the game was called in the 5th with us ahead 11-8 making us the Woodbridge Little League Spring 2022 Junior Champions.

The Blue Warriors, in gratitude for our sponsorship, presented the Post with a coveted jersey signed by the entire team.

In deference to Coach Troche and his staff’s extraordinary performance, they have been especially selected by Woodbridge Little League to coach the upcoming all star game.  Several of our players will be playing. 

The team will soon have lunch at the Post in case you are thinking about getting an autograph that could be worth plenty in a few years.

 

U.S. NAVY OCTOBER 13, 1775
Non Sibi Sed Patriae
 

 


 



 




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
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VFW Post 7916 Celebrates Silver Anniversary

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FLAG DAY: Monday June 14, 2021

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VFW Announces Kick-Off of Annual Scholarship Competitions

District Commander Robert Adamczyk of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Virginia District 10 announced the kick-off of this year’s VFW’s Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Scholarship competition. Local high school and middle school students can compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships.

DATA and NOVA Veterans Win Federal Grant to Help Senior or Disabled Veterans Get to Vaccination Sites

Reston, VA – MAY 5, 2021 – The Dulles Area Transportation Association (DATA) and the Northern Virginia Veterans Association (NOVA Veterans) have been awarded federal funding for a joint project to provide veterans who are disabled or over 65 with transportation to COVID-19 vaccination appointments. While vaccination availability has increased, an escalating critical transportation crisis is preventing our most vulnerable veterans from getting vaccinated. This is particularly problematic for those veterans who receive their medical care from distant Veterans Administration medical facilities and are without reliable transportation.

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Post 12218's First Change of Command

Western Prince William County Post 12218 will be conducting their first Change of Command Ceremony on June 8th, 1000 at Great Mane Brewery in Haymarket, VA. Come on out and support one of Virginia's newest Posts.

Vietnam Veterans - Welcome Home!

The United State of America Vietnam War Commemoration is holding a Welcome Home event at the National Mall in Washington DC on May 11th to 13th 2023.

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VFW Announces National Initiative with the Grunt Style Foundation to Address Veterans' Mental Health Needs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is honored to partner with the Grunt Style Foundation, a nonprofit organizat...

VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) recognizes all service members and veterans of Indigenous heritage as we honor Nat...

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