WELCOME TO JOHN LYON VFW POST 3150

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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 service in the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism, or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 
We have many programs and services that support veterans, service members and their families, and communities worldwide. Please check out the VFW's latest fact sheet or browse our site to learn why No One Does More For Veterans.
 

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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.

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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.

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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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Announcements

Post-Home Hours This Week (December 3rd-December 9th): Your Post will be open on Friday and Saturday from 6 PM to 10 PM.

 

Friday, December 5: 

 

G4V Lessons - Conzalez, 2 PM

Canteen open, 6 PM


Saturday, December 6: 


District 10 Meeting, 10 AM 

Canteen open, 6 PM

Pearl Harbor Commemoration Ceremony, 6:30 PM

Tutubi Live Band, 7 PM

 

Sunday, December 7: 

 

Zoom Yoga, 10 AM


Monday, December 8, 7 PM at the Post or via Zoom: 


Post Officer’s Call - Zoom Link


See the Post Calendar and Announcements for any last-minute updates.

 

EXTRA NEWS:


Trivia Night is back!, Friday December 5th, 7:30 PM:  Come test your trivial knowledge against some of the strongest minds on 19th ST N in Arlington!  Trivia Master, and Post Commander, Mike C will MC three rounds of Jeopardy-style Trivia with fabulous prizes in the offing.  Pick a team, be a team, support a team, and have some fun at your Post.  We will commemorate Pearl Harbor Day just before Trivia Night. 


VFW Dept of Virginia 2026 Annual Raffle. The Department of Virginia puts on an annual raffle to help the Virginia Veterans Foundation provide support and services to veterans. Tickets are $20 each, and they’re up for grabs until December 31, 2025. The lucky winners will be drawn at the State Headquarters every Thursday at 10 a.m. starting January 1, 2026. You can grab your VFW Dept. of Virginia 2026 Annual Raffle tickets by clicking here.


Once you’ve filled out the form linked above, the Quartermaster will send your ticket(s) straight to your door!


Prizes:

3 $1,000

7   $500

2   $200

9   $100

343  $50

 

We Have Found a Santa! Team Home Depot has stepped up and volunteered to Santa it up for the Post Auxiliary Christmas Party this year!  Quick rundown of the event:


December 10th, 5:30 PM:  Christmas Present Wrapping Party

December 11th, TBD: Food Basket purchases

December 12th, 6 PM:  Christmas Tree Setup

December 13th, 10 AM:  Christmas Party prep and Food Basket set up

December 13th, 12 PM:  Santa arrives, let the Party begin


We will have a Holiday performance from our Guitar for Veterans Group as well as Holiday Karaoke.  Volunteers are needed to coordinate and assist with these events. Santa has been alerted and is standing by.   If you are interested in helping out at one of these events, please get in touch with the Post Senior Vice Commander by clicking on the link and sending a short note. 


Veterans in Need:   

The Post has received requests from Veterans in need in the past few weeks. Here is some info from the Virginia Department of Veteran Services that can help out:

 

In Fairfax or Arlington County:  Contact edwin.robles@dvs.virginia.gov


Outside of Fairfax or Arlington County, fill out a request form on: https://vvn.dvs.virginia.gov/form/VVFSIntakeForm 


If you have the resources to donate money for assisting anyone, the Virginia Department of Veteran Services recommends donating to:

 

Send a check to:  Northern Virginia Vietnam Veterans of America, PO Box 2111, Reston, VA 20195


Donate to: https://nationofpatriots.networkforgood.com/projects/222597-2024-patriot-tour.

 

DonationsWe still have two donation buttons on the weekly update. Here's why. Our legal case is proceeding, as is our Zoning Infractions case. Both of these cases have reached a point where we need to dedicate resources to them. Additionally, we will require at least $36,000 for legal fees for both cases. 


We cannot raise this money by selling beer, wings, and pizza on Friday and Saturday nights. We need donations to support our legal battle against a neighbor with substantial financial resources. 


We have two members who will match donations up to $1,750 per month, but we will need more than that to sustain the fight. 


We are starting to do some great things—Veterans and Memorial Day Ceremonies, supporting Veterans and Military members experiencing Food Insecurity, OPERATION WINTERHAVEN Homeless Veteran Stand Down with the DC VA Hospital, Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets, and parties for Service members in need. 


Please donate here:  Donation to the Post's Legal Defense Fund.


Donation: Our programs support our service members while they are deployed, but they often get discharged long after returning home. Your tax-deductible donation will help serve VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.


VFW Action Corps Weekly - November 24, 2025

  • VFW Submits Testimony for House Subcommittee Hearing
  • VFW Podcast Discusses Call of Duty to Advocate for Veterans
  • Holiday Overseas Mail Deadlines Approaching
  • Christmas Joy Through Toys for Tots
  • Defeating the Holiday Blues
  • MIA Update

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.

Recurring Donations

Hall Rental

Post News

Important Info for Post3150 Members

Arlington VFW post gets new leadership, plans more outreach efforts

Arlington Post installs new leadership

Speaker Series Hosts LtGen Frank Helmick, USA (Retired)

LtGen Helmick will present the Hunt and Capture of Uday and Qusay Hussein to all members in attendance. It should be a great talk. Stay for the following Post event: the Band of Vets Comedy Show.

District News

Important Info for District 10 Members

Post 7916 - April 2021 #Still Serving Post of the Month

The members of VFW Post 7916 in Occoquan, Virginia, have demonstrated a commitment to their mission of “Honoring the Dead by Helping the Living” throughout the pandemic. The Post made sure members received health and welfare checks so that those most at-risk, or in need, received essentials. They also delivered food to residents of the town and donated to a local food bank.

VFW - Our Service Never Stops

VFW Post 7916 and their auxiliary members were featured in the latest promotional video from VFW National.

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week

As we enter Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week (continuing throughout the month of September), I want to take a moment to speak directly to each of you, not just as your Commander, but as a fellow veteran who understands the weight many of us carry.

June - August 2025 Department Newspaper

New Virginia Veteran Newspaper Released

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Calls on VA Secretary After Second Suicide at VA Facility in 2025

WASHINGTON - We are saddened by the tragic loss of a veteran who died by suicide in the parking lot of the Audie L. Murphy Memoria...

VFW Commemorates National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Dec. 7, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins a grateful nation as...

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