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Department of Virginia District One to Hold Convention Armed Forces Day 2012 at VFW Post 3219 Phoebus, VA
Posted at 05:49 on Thursday 15 March 2012 by District One DEPT of Virginia VFW in District 1 News
On Armed Forces Day, Saturday May 19th, 2012 the Department of Virginia's First District will hold its annual Convention at Craigs-McCue All American VFW Post 3219. Election of Officers and discussions about the upcoming Department of Virginia State Convention are expected to occur. The Post Home for VFW 3219 is at 122 East Mellen Street in the Phoebus section of Hampton, VA. From Interstate 64, exit at Mallory Street, turn left at the light, follow Mallory Street to second light, turn right onto East Mellen. On the third block on your right is the post:
Honor Flight Trip Planned for Saturday, April 28 2012
Posted at 05:43 on Thursday 15 March 2012 by District One DEPT of Virginia VFW in District 1 News
The First District of the Department of Virginia VFW applauds Honor Flight Historic Triangle Virginia's worthy effort to ensure that every veteran of the Second World War is honored properly with a trip to the National World War Two Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. For the next trip on April 28th, 2012 as with each of the last six trips, First District will lead the effort to ensure the bus trip departs in a safe, efficient and timely manner as well as ensure that a grateful nation remembers its heroes as we line the streets and give a grand sendoff for them as the buses pull out.At 0530 hours, our District Commander, Thomas Randall, will be holding a Safety Briefing at the Historic Triangle Community Services Center at 312 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA for all volunteers that serve as road guards, ushers and escorts for the veterans. These volunteers are a coalition of Veterans Service Organizations, military units, and patriotic citizens that Commander Randall has coordinated. All are proud to help those who sacrificed so much during World War Two. These volunteers have included American Legion Post 39, DAV Chapters 2, 4 and 13, VFW Posts 176, 824, 960, 1503, 1776, 3219, 4639, 5500, 6002, 8252, 9808, the VFW Riders, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Virginia Peninsula Chapter of the MOAA, the Navy League and the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. Military service personnel from Joint Base Langley-FT Eustis, NWS Yorktown, the USCG Training Center and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) always show up in large numbers and this departure will see them in force again without a doubt.
Denbigh VFW Post 6002 Hosts District One Meeting December 3rd, 2011
Posted at 06:09 on Sunday 2 October 2011 by District One DEPT of Virginia VFW in District 1 News
On Saturday December 3rd, 2011 Department of Virginia District One expects to hold its second joint meeting of the VFW Posts and Auxiliaries at Denbigh Post 6002. A School of Instruction and a guest speaker are expected to be the highlights of the meeting. Denbigh Post 6002 is located at the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2, 15460 Warwick Boulevard in the Denbigh section of Newport News, VA. From Interstate 64, exit at FT Eustis Boulevard (Exits 250A) and then exit at the second right onto Warwick Boulevard (Route 60). Look for this red, white and blue DAV building on the left next to Cardwell Printing:
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 2, 15460 Denbigh Boulevard, Newport News, VAFor more information about Denbigh VFW Post 6002 or it's Ladies Auxiliary contact its Commander, Paul Kypriandes @ 757-874-0411. For more information about DEPT of Virginia VFW's First District or to determine if your military service qualifies your for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars, contact our Commander, Thomas Randall 757-570-3181 (cdrdist1@va.vfwwebmail.com ) or our Adjutant, Ralph Varhalla, 757-874-3948.
Department of Virginia VFW District One Supports Honor Flight Historic Triangle Virginia
Posted at 19:17 on Saturday 24 September 2011 by District One DEPT of Virginia VFW in District 1 News
The First District of the Department of Virginia VFW applauds Honor Flight Historic Triangle Virginia's worthy effort to ensure that every veteran of the Second World War is honored properly with a trip to the National World War Two Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. For the next trip on October 22nd, 2011 as with each of the last five trips, First District will lead the effort to ensure the bus trip departs in a safe, efficient and timely manner as well as ensure that a grateful nation remembers its heroes as we line the streets and give a grand sendoff for them as the busses pull out.At 0530 hours, our District Commander, Thomas Randall, will be holding a Safety Briefing at the Historic Triangle Community Services Center at 312 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA for all volunteers that serve as road guards, ushers and escorts for the veterans. These volunteers are a coalition of Veterans Service Organizations, military units, and patriotic citizens that Commander Randall has coordinated. All are proud to help those who sacrificed so much during World War Two. These volunteers have included American Legion Post 39, DAV Chapters 2, 4 and 13, VFW Posts 176, 824, 960, 1503, 1776, 3219, 4639, 5500, 6002, 8252, 9808, the VFW Riders, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, the Peninsula Chapter of the MOAA, the Navy League and the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution. Military service personnel from Joint Base Langley-FT Eustis, NWS Yorktown, the USCG Training Center and USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) always show up in large numbers and this departure will see them in force again without a doubt.
HFHTVA TRIP #5 DEPARTURE FROM WILLIAMSBURG 
VFW POST 1503 AND ITS AUXILIARIES GREET WW2 VETERANS AND THEIR GUARDIANS DURING A PIT STOP IN NORTHERN VA
"This is My VFW" Membership Recruitment Video
Posted at 13:33 on Wednesday 14 September 2011 by District One DEPT of Virginia VFW
Membership recruitment video shot at the 112th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars August 27-September 1, 2011. Our thanks to all who participated in the production. Please share this video with all of your friends and veterans on your social networks. And of course, if you have not yet joined the VFW, click here to join today!VA News Highlights
Posted at 08:03 on Wednesday 14 September 2011 by District One DEPT of Virginia VFW
Several headlines from the Department of Veterans Affairs in recent days. Click the links to read the full stories.Statement from Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki on the American Jobs Act - Shinseki comments on the proposed Act which includes support for veteran jobs.
VA Announces Expansion of Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will expand its pilot for the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER), which enables sharing of Veterans’ health records.
VA Streamlines Online Applications for Health Benefits Renewal - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has automated its online Health Benefits Renewal (10-10EZR) form as part of its ongoing effort to streamline access to benefits.
VA Posts Online List of Ships Associated with Presumptive Agent Orange Exposure - Veterans who served aboard U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships operating on the waters of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, may be eligible to receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation for 14 medical conditions associated with presumptive exposure to Agent Orange.
DEPT of Virginia First District Meeting August 13, 2011
Posted at 20:02 on Monday 15 August 2011 by District One DEPT of Virginia VFW in District 1 News
The next regular meeting for Department of Virginia District One will be held on the Eastern Shore on August 13, 2011. It is being hosted by Accomack VFW Post 2296 at their Post Home on 21530 Daugherty Rd, Tasley, VA. A Joint Meeting of the VFW and its Auxiliaries starts at 11:00 AM with our Department of Virginia VFW State Commander as our honored guest. A meal will be served after all business is conducted. Directions from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel follow:
From the Norfolk entrance to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel at the end of Northampton Boulevard/US 13 North, follow the Charles M Lankford Jr Memorial Hwy/
For more information about the post and/or its post home location, call Post Commander Eddie Wilson at 757-789-3038.
For more information about the post and/or its post home location, call Post Commander Eddie Wilson at 757-789-3038.
NOTE: Per the CBBT home page (CBBT ), the toll is $12 and a return trip within 24 hours is an additional $5 with a receipt). In addition, the toll accepts EZ Pass. With the expense of tolls and the almost two-hour ride from the Norfolk side of the CBBT alone, the Commander highly encourages car pooling. Please drive safely observing all posted highway regulations.
For more information about the DEPT of Virginia VFW's First District VFW activities contact Thomas Randall, District Commander (757-570-3181) or for its Ladies' Auxiliary activities contact their President, Irene Peters 804-328-2464.
For more information about the DEPT of Virginia VFW's First District VFW activities contact Thomas Randall, District Commander (757-570-3181) or for its Ladies' Auxiliary activities contact their President, Irene Peters 804-328-2464.
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