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Upcoming Events (check the calendar for full details)

  • Regular Post Meeting, Wednesday, 18 June @ 7:30 pm, Belltown Fire Dept.
  • Hooks for Heroes, 21 June.
  • Honoring Korean War Veterans, Sunday 22 June.
  • American Legion Black Tie Gala Event, Friday 27 June, 6:00 pm, Italian Center
News
  • Stamford veteran made sure soldiers in Vietnam got 'totally important' letters from their families
  • Connecticut veterans organizations struggle to survive
  • In Photos: Stamford honors its veterans with a parade and remembrance.
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Hooks for Heroes

Saturday 21 June

HOOKS FOR HEROES, CT 
14th Annual Fundraiser and Celebration

Honoring Our Active Military, Veterans, And First Responders, With A Special Tribute To Our Women Combat Military Veterans

Event Details
 June 21, 2025
 12:45 pm - 4:00 pm
 Halloween Yacht Club
 10 Seaview Avenue, Stamford, CT
Entertainment & Activities
 Tony Ferrigno Band feat. Milo Fuscaldo
 Large Buffet And Barbecue
 Raffle And Auction

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Black Tie Gala

Friday 27 June 2025 6-10 pm

The Stamford Connecticut American Legion Post 3 Presents:
Black Tie Gala Event (Military attire optional)
Cocktail Hour at 6:00pm
Dinner Service: at 7:00pm
Tributes & Stories at 7:30pm
Closing Remarks at 8:30pm
Cost: $125 per person
This event is a heartfelt tribute to those who have selflessly served our nation. Your presence will be a significant gesture of gratitude and respect. Let's make this night memorable for our Brave Veterans!

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Honoring Korean War Veterans

Sunday 22 June 20-5 pm

HONORING
KOREAN WAR VETERANS
SUNDAY, JUNE 22 • 2 - 4 P.M.
Lasdon Park, Arboretum & Veterans Memorial
2610 NY-35, Katonah, NY 10536
All Korean War Veterans and Families are Welcome!
Featuring Live Music by the West Point Brass Quintet

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Post News

Important Info for Post9617 Members

Stamford veteran made sure soldiers in Vietnam got 'totally important' letters from their families

STAMFORD — Stamford resident Anthony Venezio said he thought about writing his will when he was drafted for the Vietnam War. He was 20 years-old when he took the train to New Haven to begin his service in the U.S. Army May 1971.

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Veterans: ‘A slap in the face’

Stamford veterans, others call Columbus, Veterans days school calendar change a 'slap in the face'

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District News

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Statewide News

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CT Veterans

Access Government Services Faster and Easier. The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs Mobile Application allows Connecticut Veterans and residents to access crisis assistance by phone, text, and online chat.

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No One Knows how I Feel

Luster & McCoy - No One Knows How I Feel (Patriotic Tribute) aka "You Are Not Alone"

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National News

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VFW Action Alert: Vote YES to Keep Veterans in their Homes

On May 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs ended the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program, which offered veterans a "last-resort" o...

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VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military as Conflict in Middle East Escalates

WASHINGTON - Last night, the United States struck nuclear targets inside Iran.

As tensions in the Middle East once again fl...

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