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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

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!

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

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.

Veterans: ‘A slap in the face’

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

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.

No One Knows how I Feel

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

National News

Important info from National VFW

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...

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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WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

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