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 (January 7th - January 14th): Your Post will be open on Friday and Saturday from 6 PM to 10 PM for regular business.

 

Friday, January 9th: 

 

G4V Lessons - Gonzalez, 2 PM

Canteen open, 6 PM

Trivia Night, 7:30 PM


Saturday, January 10th: 


Canteen open, 6 PM

Tutubi Evolution, 7 PM


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

 

Upcoming:  Band of Vets Comedy Show:  January 17th, 8 PM

 

Get your tickets here:  Band of Vets Tickets

 

EXTRA NEWS:

 

Commander's Note:  Over the holidays, our Commander sent an update/state of your Post message to our membership.  Participation and financial stability are the two focuses for 2026, and you will hear this in almost every communication from the Post.  If you are not able to increase your participation in Post events, please consider a monthly recurring donation to the Post.  This is the best way to help ensure the Post's longevity:

 

It is as simple as clicking on this link and filling out a form:  Recurring Donation Form 

 

Trivia Night - January 10th, 7:30 PM. Please join your Post Commander on Friday night as he hosts 3 rounds of Jeopardy-style trivia, complete with fabulous prizes.  Match your trivia knowledge with the sharpest trivia brains on 19th ST N! Come early, have a few drinks, studies show that helps sharpen your brain. 

 

Tutubi Evolution - January 11th, 7:00 PM. Come out to the Post and hear your favorite tunes from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and almost any other song they can think of!  Want to sing along?  Come out early and talk to Julian, the band leader, and they will try to play along and cover for you. 


Last CHANCE for VFW Dept of Virginia 2026 Annual Raffle tickets. 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

 

REFLEX Comedy Classes:  Reflex Improv will be offering FREE Intro to Improv classes to VFW Post 3150 members.

The six classes will run every Tuesday night from 6 January to 24 February. No class on 20 January or 17 February.  All classes will begin at 8:00 PM and end at 9:30 PM.

During the six classes, you will learn about the fundamentals of improv comedy, including Yes-And, Got Your Back teamwork, creating characters on the fly, and recognizing and playing with scene game. No acting or comedy experience needed!  

If you are interested in joining the classes, please send an email to Daniel Brown, daniel@refleximprov.com, cc Mike Cantwell (mtcantwell@msn.com).

Include your full name, contact information, and add that you are a VFW Post 3150 member.

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

 

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 $50,000 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.


VFW Action Corps Weekly - December 22, 2025

  • VFW Supports VHA Restructuring Efforts
  • New VFW Story Banking Initiative
  • VFW Urges Awarding of Purple Hearts
  • VFW Podcast Guests Talk Veteran Data, Legislation, and Military Transition
  • VFW Leaders and Members Engage Crowds at Army-Navy Game Tailgates
  • 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

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

SAN DIEGO - Sport Clips Haircuts today announced its 2025 Help A Hero Scholarship Campaign raised $1.22 million in support of mili...

VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military Following Operation Absolute Resolve

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) extends its congratulations to the service members who participated in Operation A...

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