NEWS

As a reminder, for the month of November 2022, Simsbury VFW Post 1926will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Big Y store located at:
 

1313 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury CT


We know that right now supporting local organizations is more important than ever. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. 

Best, 
Melissa Hansen

Metacomet VFW Post 1926, Veterans Day

Metacomet VFW Post 1926, Simsbury, announce ceremony plans for Veterans Day, November 11 and month-long clothing drive


The Metacomet Post 1926, Simsbury Emergency Services Dispatchers

The Metacomet Post 1926, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Simsbury, CT. Presents Certificate of Appreciation to Simsbury Emergency Services Dispatchers


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VA suicide counselors’ work ethic questioned, report says


Wearing unearned medal can be a crime; free-speech

Lying about receiving a military medal is constitutionally protected, but there’s no right to carry the lie a step further by wearing a combat decoration that hasn’t been earned, a federal appeals court said Wednesday.


Take your VFW Post back,

"Take your VFW Post back, one bar stool at a time." - Brian Duffy I am very proud of the above quote. All JVC take very serious notice that this is what I fully support.


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"


Click on the title below to read the full article on the VFW National website.

VFW Honors 251 Years of Army Service and Sacrifice


VFW Action Alert: Tell Congress to Oppose Veterans' Benefit Cuts


VFW Strongly Opposes Disability Benefit Cuts Included in Proposed Take Care of America's Veterans Act


VFW Remembers Past Commander-in-Chief John Furgess


Oracle Provides VFW Foundation with $160,000 to Aid Veterans Service


VFW Honors LGBTQ+ Veterans' Service to Nation


VFW Highlights Importance of Mental Health This National PTSD Awareness Month


VFW Celebrates New Alternative Therapy Trial


VFW Applauds Federal Court Ruling Against Veterans Guardian


VFW Mourns the Loss of Diane Carlson Evans, Vietnam Women's Memorial Founder


Memorial Day Reminds Us Freedom Isn't Free


Ace Hardware and VFW Continue Memorial Day Tradition with Annual Flag Giveaway


250 Years of Freedom: Made Possible by America's Veterans


VFW Honors America's Service Members This Armed Forces Day


VFW Mourns the Loss of Past Commander-in-Chief Edward S. Banas Sr.


Winners of VFW Publication Contest Announced


Burger King Franchisees to Spend May Giving Back to Veterans


VFW Honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


VFW Applauds Supreme Court Decision Reaffirming Accountability for Contractors


VFW Commends White House Executive Order Advancing Research, Access to Emerging Treatments


VFW Applauds VA for Resuming Electronic Health Record Rollout in Michigan


VFW Names 2026 Top National Teachers


VFW 2026 National Youth Scholarship Winners Announced


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


VFW Announces Fifth Annual Day of Service


VFW to Crown 2026 National Youth Essay Winners Live


VFW Commends Bravery and Expertise of Operation Epic Fury Aircrew and Rescue Personnel


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Debuts New Tool to Streamline VA Benefits Assistance


Rep. Pfluger Named 2026 VFW Congressional Award Recipient


VFW Appalled Major Richard Star Act Vote Blocked for Second Time


VFW First Woman Commander Makes History Delivering Legislative Priorities to Congress


VFW Expresses Condolences for US Casualties of Operation Epic Fury


VFW Affirms its Promise to US Service Members as Operation Epic Fury Begins


VFW Honors Women's History Month


VFW Commends VA for Listening to Veterans' Voices and Rescinding Rule


VFW Named Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's Second Annual Let's Ride Challenge®


VFW Eager to Deliver 2026 Priority Goals to Congress


VFW Demands VA Rescind Disability Rating Rule Change


VFW Raises Serious Concerns Over VA Disability Rating Policy Interim Rule Change


VFW Applauds Federal Court Decision Striking Down Louisiana 'PLUS Act'


DAV and VFW Unveil Funding Recommendations for Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Honors National Black History Month


Remembering the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.


VFW Action Alert: Tell Congress to Act on the Major Richard Star Act


Sport Clips Haircuts Celebrates $1.22M Raised for Veterans' Scholarships & Thousands of Free Haircuts Given During its 2025 Help A Hero Campaign


VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military Following Operation Absolute Resolve


VFW Announces Annual Publications Contest


VFW Extends Season's Greetings


VFW Applauds Presidential Action Rescheduling Hemp-Derived Products for Treatments