WELCOME TO VFW POST 10059

Serving Trumbull, Shelton ,Monroe, Easton and Redding
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, Vietnam, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 


No Once Does More For Veterans

JOIN THE VFW

Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. 

Commander's Corner

Commander Graham Bisset

Congratulations to this years honorees of VFW Post 10059
Bob Sherwood Teacher of the year award.
Lisa Cerulli Madison middle School
Keif Doyle Trumbull High School 
Both were selected as the State of Ct. VFW Teachers of the year 
 

 

Announcements

Next meeting May 9th  6:00 PM River Valley. 101 Oakview Dr.

We  will be having dinner at 5:00 PM at the May 9th Meeting
 
You Must RSVP 7 Days in Advance
 


      
                          
 Please see the events calendar for events outside the Post 
 
 


News & Events

Upcoming events

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Membership

Membership Details

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.

Post Offices

Taps

We Will Never Forget Our Fallen Comrades

Post 10059 Meetings 2024

 Meetings will be held at the River Valley Retirement Community 
101 Oakview Dr. Trumbull Ct.
 Meetings 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
January-- ----11th 
February------8th
March---------14th
April-----------11th
May------------9th
June------------13th
July-------------11th
August----------8th
September-----12th
October--------10th
November------14th
December------12th

VFW Post 10059 Auxiliary

Meetings will be held at the Trumbull Library 33 Quality St. Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
January------- 17th
February------ 7th
March------- 13th
April-Canceled  
May---------- 8th
June---------- 5th 

Blood Drive

2024

Give Blood Save a Life Trumbull Library 33 Quality st. May 3rd 2024 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
 
 Contact Red Cross for an appointment https://wwwredcrossblood.org
 
Note: walks in may not be accepted

Poppy Drive

2024

Shelton May 4th & 5th 8AM-8PM and May 11th & 12th 8AM-8PM

Trumbull May 21st thru May 27th 8AM-8PM

Monroe May 25th-26th-27th 8AM-8PM 

Buddy Checks

Lets All Reach Out

IF you know a Veteran who hasn't attended a meeting or you haven't heard from give them a call. Ask them how they are doing if they need any assistance. If they would like to attend a meeting we can arrange for a ride.

Please join our Call a Buddy Team. 

Don't Feed the Sharks

Beware

Predatory Claim Shark companies are engaging in illegal activities and there is no gray area here, no matter how much money they want to throw at it.

DONATE TO VFW POST 10059

Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

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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.

Post News

Important Info for Post10059 Members

Teachers of the Year 2024

Congratulations to this years Teachers of the Year

Red,White and Blue

Congratulations to Nikki Adorante our Red, White and Blue submission for the 6th to 8th grade signing of the National Anthem. Nikki won at the state level and placed 2nd in the National competion. Great job Nikki we are all so proud of you.

District News

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

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 Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans

WASHINGTON - More than three decades later, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) continues to pay tribute to the nearly 700,000 mili...

Country Music Superstar Joins VFW in Asking America to 'Return the Favor'

Kansas City, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) alongside John Rich and his Redneck Riviera brand announced today a new oppo...

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OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.