POST WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Visit this Week (July 30- August 6): Friday and Saturday, open 6-10 PM. 
 
VISITORS WELCOME
VETERANS - ACTIVE DUTY - FAMILY - FRIENDS
 
Friday, July 31: 
Canteen open, 6 pm
Reflex Comedy Show, 6 PM

Saturday, August 1: 
Post Monthly work day, 3 PM
Canteen Open, 6 pm
 
Sunday, August 2: 
Zoom Yoga, 10 am
G4V Gonzalez, 11 am
 
Tuesday, August 3: 
US Coast Guard Established

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Post Commander's Session - July 31: Cancelled for this week (July 31st) and next (August 7th), but if you want to see some exciting pictures of Philippines underwater flora and fauna, he will be at the Post on August 14th.

Were you, or are you, in the Coast Guard?  A fan of the Coast Guard? Did you earn the Purple Heart?  The Post is looking for Post members to assist with or run our commemoration of the founding of the Coast Guard and to assist with Purple Heart Day.  Both of these are in early August. If you can help out, please contact Fritz at:  Contact Fritz
 
We're pleased to announce two exciting updates to the John Lyon VFW Post 3150 website! Be sure to visit our newly redesigned Membership page to learn more about the benefits of joining our Post, and check out our new Follow John Lyon Post on Facebook page to stay current on Post news, events, photos, and community activities. We encourage you to explore both pages and share them with fellow veterans, family, and friends.
 
In the future:

Were you at the Pentagon on 9/11? Were you in Arlington helping with the 9/11 rescue? If so, the Arlington County Public Library is looking to record your story of the day. If you were, please let the Post leadership know.  
 
Also, here is an event that helps commemorate Arlington's role in 9/11: The Arlington Police, Fire, Sheriff and ECC 9/11 Memorila Race was born from an idea to start a road race after two Arlington County Police Officers had returned from a similar road race in Buffalo, NY.  You can sign up here for the race or the virtual race:  Sign up for the race here.

Volunteers needed: 
 
We hope everyone had a nice summer and took a break from the heat and humidity, as the calendar turns to fall, we have a pile of events where we will be needing volunteers to lead, coordinate and participate in.  Here is a short list:
  • 9/11 Patriots Day - This is a VFW Day of Remembrance and a National Holiday.  It is also the 25th Anniversary of Arlington's part of what happened on September 11th.  The Post is looking for a volunteer to capture local events and promote them to Post members so we can participate in them as part of Arlington.  If you are interested in being part of this team let the Post leadership know.  
  • Marine Corps Marathon Cleanup (October 25th) - We will be cleaning up miles 2-3 as part of a fundraising event.  We need 18 people to sign up, and 18 people to show up for the clean up.  Please register for the event here: Sign up for the Marine Corps Marathon Clean Up
  • Halloween at the Post (Saturday, October 31st) - This year the Post will be sponsoring a Trunk or Treat in our parking lot as well as some sort of party for the families of Post members.  This concept has not been formed yet, but if you are a Halloween focused individual and you want to help the Post plan and execute this event, please let the Post leadership know.  
  • Marine Corps Birthday (November 10th) - Joe Wagner will be leading this effort, we are looking for Post members to help him out with the planning and execution.  We are also looking for a distinguished Marine to be our Post's keynote speaker.  If you are interested in being part of this team let the Post leadership know.  
  • Veterans Day Celebration (November 11th) - This is one of the Post's most important celebrations.  We will be conducting our traditional ceremonies at Clarendon War Memorial and the Cherrydale Boy's School Memorial as well as a Post Open House.  In addition, we will be conducting our Veteran's Day Buddy Poppy distribution.  We will need folks to lead, coordinate and help out at all of these events.  If you are interested in being part of this team let the Post leadership know.  
  • Post Thanksgiving Basket Donations (@November 19th) - We are working to partner with USAA and Joint Base Fort Myer/Henderson Hall to reach out to Army and Marine Corps families that are in need during the holiday season.   If you are interested in being part of this team let the Post leadership know.  
Help your Post out and step up!  You will enjoy it and see how easy it is.
 
What is going on with other Veteran organizations in Arlington?
 

Echoes of Service - Exhibition at American Legion Post 139 - American Legion Post 139 will host a special Veteran Artists Exhibition "Echoes of Service", August 9-16, 2026, featuring the work of multiple veteran artists and family members from across Northern Virginia and the Washington DC Metropolitan Area.

The exhibition celebrates military service, artistic expression, and the transformative power of creativity while commemorating both the 105th Anniversary of American Legion Post 139 and the nation's ongoing celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America.

The exhibition reflects Post 139's unique mission of supporting veterans through the arts. Unlike a traditional American Legion post, Post 139 has become a hub for creative engagement, community building, and artistic healing, providing veterans with opportunities to share their experiences and connect through creative practice.

"Art provides veterans with a powerful means of expression, reflection, and healing," said Richard Rodriguez, Commander of American Legion Post 139. "This exhibition showcases not only extraordinary artistic talent but also the resilience, perspectives, and stories of those who have served our nation."

Curated by veteran artist, Steven Luu, the exhibition brings together artists working across a variety of disciplines and media. Their work explores themes of service, identity, memory, resilience, and the enduring values that connect generations of Americans.

The exhibition schedule includes:

·         Public Exhibition: August 9-16, 2026

·         Veteran Artist Panel Discussion: August 15, 2026, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

·         Awards Ceremony: August 15, 2026, 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm

·         Reception/Refreshments: August 15, 2026, 3:30 to 5:00 pm

The artist panel discussion will provide visitors with an opportunity to hear directly from participating veterans and family members about their creative processes, military experiences, and the role art has played in their personal journeys.

Family-Friendly Events: We have several members with school-age kids who we want to keep engaged with the Post. Are you one of them? Please let us know how we can host more family-friendly events at the Post. Easter Egg Hunt? Trick or treat? If this interests you, please bring it up at the next General Meeting or email the Sr. Vice Commander.
 
Commander's Note: We are continuing the themes of participation and financial stability as the two focus areas for 2026-27, and you will hear these themes in most communications from the Post.
 
If you are having trouble attending Post events, let us know, and we may be able to arrange an accommodation.  Instead of your attendance, please consider making a monthly recurring donation to the Post. It's the best way to help ensure the Post's longevity. It is as simple as clicking this link and filling out the form: Recurring Donation Form. 

REFLEX Comedy Classes: Reflex Improv will offer FREE Intro to Improv classes to members of VFW Post 3150. During class, 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. Nocturnal or comedy experience needed! If you're interested in joining the classes, please email Daniel Brown and cc Mike Cantwell. Include your full name and contact information, and state that you are a member of VFW Post 3150. 

Veterans in Need: If you know of a Veteran in need, here are some resources that can help them in Virginia or in the greater DMV area:
 
Right here in Arlington, there are two resources available at our comrades' American Legion Post 139:  
     - Charles Reynolds is a Virginia Veterans Service Representative.  He can be reached at (703) 417-9090 or at charle.reynolds@dvs.virginia.gov
     - George Mason Law School has an MVETs office at American Legion 139.  MVETS M-VETS enables Mason law students to assist servicemembers, veterans, and dependent family members in a wide variety of litigation and non-litigation matters.  https://mvets.law.gmu.edu/
  
US Vets: US Vets (here is a link to their Website) has just opened a Service Hub in DC. If you know of a Veteran facing housing insecurity, please link them up with US Vets. As a note, we have a Post member who is a counselor for US Vet, our Chaplain, Chris G. 
 
Virginia Department of Veterans Services: Here is some useful contact information to assist Veterans in need. The Virginia Department of Veterans Services can help out:
 
• Contact Edwin Robles if you live in either Fairfax County or Arlington County.
• Fill out a request form if you live outside Fairfax County or Arlington County.
• If you have the resources to donate money for assisting a Veteran, the Virginia Department of Veteran Services recommends donating by sending a check to Northern Virginia Vietnam Veterans of America, PO Box 2111, Reston, VA 20195.
 
Donations: Our zoning infractions case is complete.  Please consider donating to the Post for future legal fights. 

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

VFW Action Corps Weekly - July 20, 2026
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• VFW Testifies at Subcommittee Oversight Hearing
• House Committee Holds Discharge Review Roundtable
• VA Updates Emergency Care Reporting
• Reno Welcomes VFW National Convention
• MIA Update
 

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