2022-2023 VFW Post 1177 Officers

The VFW Post 1177 election was held on May 4, 2022, during our monthly membership meeting. 26 Comrades were present for the meeting. The 2022-2023 Elected Officers are: Post Commander – Ray Delpesche, Post Senior Vice Cmdr. – Lee Gortman, Post Junior Vice Cmdr. – Art Barker, Post Quartermaster – Les Flores, Post JAG – Dennis Boykin, Post Chaplain – Gerritt Peck, Post Surgeon – Steve Hood, 1st Year Trustee – Norman Brown, 2nd Year Trustee – Nick Trzcinski, 3rd Year Trustee – Marleen Radigan, Post Service Officer – Ray Delpesche

AMERICAN LEGION POST 34 GOLF FUNDRAISER

AMERICAN LEGION POST 34 GOLF FUNDRAISER Join us at the spectacular Gary Player designed Raspberry Falls Golf & Hunt Club, Leesburg, VA for the Annual American Legion Post 34 Fundraiser. The American Legion Post 34 sponsors youth programs in our community, such as American Legion Baseball and Boys & Girls State. $175 per person: Price includes golf, breakfast, post-play buffet, goody bag, and there will be auctions and raffles. Register early- 144 player limit

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2022 Vietnam Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony

Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman, members of the #LCSO command staff, Ashburn District Supervisor Mike Turner, and local Vietnam War veterans joined VFW Post 1177 and VFW Auxiliary Post 1177 for a wreath-laying ceremony on March 29, 2022 commemorating National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

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2021-2022 Award Ceremony

On April 6, 2022, at 7:30pm, VFW Post 1177 of Loudoun County held their annual award ceremony for their awardees and honorable mentions in the Patriots Pen, Voice of Democracy, Teacher of the Year and Public Servant categories. We would like to thank all that attended the ceremony and a special thank you to the awardees and honorable mentions participants that were able to attend.

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Public Servant Award (Firefighter EMT)

On April 20, 2022, VFW Post 1177 Safety Officer Stephen Hood presented Loudoun County Firefighter/EMT Charles Collins with Post 1177's annual Public Servant Award with his station shift members and Loudoun Fire/Rescue Department Chief looking on. Firefighter Collins was recognized for his exemplary public service in Loudoun County, having saved a life by performing 20 minutes of CPR. He was also recognized as a U.S. Air Force Reserve fire rescue apparatus driver with overseas service. Congratulations to Firefighter/EMT Charles Collins!

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New Post Members May 2022

Welcome to our new VFW POst 1177 members: Eddie Parliman, Erik Gordon, Nathan Rodgers, Victor Gomez, Prince Hearns Thank you for your service!

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June Membership Meeting

We will be hosting the June Membership Meeting at the Post Home on June 1, 2022 at 7:30 PM. Uniform for the meeting is the Member Cap or Ball Cap. A virtual attendance option will be sent out to the membership. We are located at 401 Old Waterford Rd NW, Leesburg, VA 20176.

Veterans Day November 11, 2021

On November 11, 2021, VFW Post 1177 participated in many events around Loudoun County: • Balls Bluff Cemetery Sunrise Service • George C. Marshall’s Dodona Manor Veterans Day Commemoration • Mission BBQ Veterans Day Event (Sterling) • Tribute at One Loudoun Veterans Day Event • Walmart Leesburg Veterans Day Event • Leesburg Courthouse WWI Plaque Rededication

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2022-2023 Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen Theme

The 2022-23 themes have been chosen: The Voice of Democracy theme will be “Why Is The Veteran Important" The Patriot’s Pen theme will be: “My Pledge To Our Veterans"

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Virtual Buddy Poppy Fundraiser

Every year, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) Post 1177 conducts a Buddy Poppy drive during the Memorial and Veterans Day weekend to raise money for the Post Veterans Relief Fund. These vital funds support Loudoun County veterans and their families in need – and nothing else. Due to COVID-19, we have been unable to greet you at the grocery store, department store, hardware store, or street corner as we have in the past, and as a result we’re asking for your support virtually.

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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.

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Veteran Outreach

Coming home does not mean the battle is over. With over 10 times the amount of veterans lost to suicide than to combat operations in the same time period, there has never been a more important time to TAKE A STAND and DO something to support our veterans!! If you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD, we have people that have shared a similar experience and are ready to help.

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Support the Building Fund

Since 1932, our small Post has been helping Loudoun County veterans and veteran family members as they work to rebuild their lives and become part of their communities again after serving their country. However, our building has aged and needs support in its upgrades.

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WELCOME TO LOUDOUN COUNTY VFW POST 1177

Every Day is Veterans Day
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Welcome to Veterans of Foreign Wars Loudoun County Post #1177. Our post is comprised of over 300 veterans who served our country during WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam Conflict, Desert Shield/Desert Storm, actions in Bosnia and other distant places, and most recently during the current Global War on Terror. Please join us at our Post Home in Leesburg (401 Old Waterford Rd) on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM.
 
We are proud to announce we are an ALL-AMERICAN POST for 2016-2017 and ALL-STATE VIRGINIA POST for 2016-2020!
 
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, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 
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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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 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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2021-2022 Post Youth Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to this year's winners of Loudoun County VFW Post 1177's Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen competitions, along with the VFW Loudoun County, Teacher of the Year!!! This year we had entries from all over Loudoun County across all of these categories, and the judging was very, very difficult! These Winners and Honorable Mentions represent the BEST of Loudoun County!! They will all be honored at the 6 April 2022 VFW Post Meeting at 7:30pm! The Loudoun VFW Post Home is located at 401 Old Waterford Rd. in Leesburg Virginia.

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VFW Post 1177 Is Looking Squared Away

Thank you Justin for your hard work in ensuring Post 1177 grounds are squared away.

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VFW Announces Kick-Off of Annual Scholarship Competitions

District Commander Robert Adamczyk of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Virginia District 10 announced the kick-off of this year’s VFW’s Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Scholarship competition. Local high school and middle school students can compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships.

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DATA and NOVA Veterans Win Federal Grant to Help Senior or Disabled Veterans Get to Vaccination Sites

Reston, VA – MAY 5, 2021 – The Dulles Area Transportation Association (DATA) and the Northern Virginia Veterans Association (NOVA Veterans) have been awarded federal funding for a joint project to provide veterans who are disabled or over 65 with transportation to COVID-19 vaccination appointments. While vaccination availability has increased, an escalating critical transportation crisis is preventing our most vulnerable veterans from getting vaccinated. This is particularly problematic for those veterans who receive their medical care from distant Veterans Administration medical facilities and are without reliable transportation.

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A Mission Like No Other: Bringing Our Missing Home

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Virginia Veterans Foundation Announces Grants to VFW, Auxiliary

Nearly $6,000 for community service and Post home improvements all funded by Powerhouse Gaming.

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Ace Hardware Honors Fallen Heroes With 1 Million American Flags

OAK BROOK, Ill. - Ace Hardware is collaborating with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) once again this year to honor the brave me...

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Idaho Teacher Named 2022 VFW Teacher of the Year

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce it has named the national top teacher in its annual Sma...

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