MEETING INFORMATION

Regular Post Meeting
Belltown Fire Department
Wednesday, 17 April at 1930
 
Our agenda will include:
  1. Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, 19 May. Grand Marshal: Al Koproski.
  2. PSEC updates
  3. SVRC updates
  4. BOE Updates
  5. Citizen of the Year
  6. Officer Elections
  7. Veterans Park Spring Clean up.
  8. Flag Planting
  9. Connecticut Proposed License Plate Project
  10. CT Senate Bill 344: Legislation aims to exclude certain federal veterans' benefits from being considered as income when determining eligibility for various public assistance programs
  11. General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5491: An Act Establishing A Property Tax Exemption For Veterans Who Have A Service-Connected Permanent And Total Disability Rating.
Motions to Consider 
  1. Scout of the Year Award? 100
  2. Officer Elections.

  3. COTY pay for extra ticket.

Veterans Luncheon

Stamford Government Center

As a token of our appreciation, we cordially invite all veterans to lunch on Monday, November 20, 2023 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Government Center 888 Washington Blvd, 4th Floor.

JFK Commemoration

Remember And Honor The 35Th President Of The Unite

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the assassination of former President Kennedy. We are honored to have Kieran Edmondson, Stamford resident and Receptionist at the Stamford Veterans Resource Center share his reflections about President Kennedy.

Stamford Veterans Resource Center

Stamford Old Town Hall, 175 Atlantic Street

A place for veterans and their families to be empowered, directed, and connected to available resources and services.  Located at Stamford Old Town Hall (175 Atlantic Street).

The hours of the center are from 10:00am – 1:00pm on Tuesdays & Thursdays

IN-COUNTRY

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

Upcoming Events

  • Flags at Saint John's Cemetery, 18 May 2024, 8:00 a.m.
  • Stamford Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Sunday 19 May 2024. School and other events also posted on webpage.
  • Post Meeting, Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 7:30 pm, Belltown Fire Department.
  • Hooks for Heroes 22 June.
News
  • In Photos: Stamford honors its veterans with a parade and remembrance.
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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.

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.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.