Award Ceremony 2023

On April 5, 2023, VFW Post 1177 held their annual award ceremony for their Voice of Democracy, Patriots Pen, Teacher of the Year, Law Enforcement Officer, and Firefighter awardees.

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HOMETOWN HERO BANNER

We are excited to announce that the Hometown Heroes Banner Program is now live! This program is a joint effort between the Leesburg Town Council and VFW Post 1177 of Loudoun County to honor and recognize our brave military men and women who have served and are serving our country. Through this program, banners will be displayed throughout Freedom Park in Leesburg featuring the name and image of a local hero who has served or is currently serving in the military.

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June Membership Meeting

We will be hosting the June Membership Meeting at the Post Home on June 7, 2023 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.

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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Membership

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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New Post Members May 2023

Welcome to our new VFW POst 1177 member(s): Pierre Karam, Stephen Watterwoth, Gary Vecchio, David McKay, and Jeffrey Vogel Thank you for your service!

2022-2023 VFW Post 1177 Officers

The VFW Post 1177 newly elected officers were sworn in on May 3, 2023, during our monthly membership meeting. 28 Comrades were present for the meeting. The 2023-2024 Elected Officers are: Commander – Ray Delpesche, Senior Vice Cmdr. – Lee Gortman, Junior Vice Cmdr. – Art Barker, Quartermaster – Les Flores, JAG – Dennis Boykin, Chaplain – Gerritt Peck, Surgeon – Steve Hood, 1st Year Trustee – Nick Trzcinski, 2nd Year Trustee – Marleen Radigan, and 3rd Year Trustee – Bill Balding

2023-2024 Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen Theme

The 2023-24 themes have been chosen: The Voice of Democracy theme will be "What Are the Greatest Attributes of Our Democracy?" The Patriot’s Pen theme will be: "How Are You Inspired by America?"

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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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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
  
We are proud to announce we are an ALL-AMERICAN POST and ALL-STATE VIRGINIA POST for 2021-2022.
 
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.
 
We Are Waiting For You     We Want You
 
    
                                       Rejoin Your Comrades!

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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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2022-2023 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 and Loudoun County Public Servant Awards!!! 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 5 April 2023 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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District News

Important Info for District 10 Members

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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Statewide News

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Vietnam Veterans - Welcome Home!

The United State of America Vietnam War Commemoration is holding a Welcome Home event at the National Mall in Washington DC on May 11th to 13th 2023.

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Centennial Celebration

The VFW Department of Virginia is turning 100 this year and we are celebrating across the state with our members. Come join us at one of seven locations with food, fun, music and giveaways.

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Acknowledges Pride Month

WASHINGTON - June is Pride Month, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins the nation in recognizing LGBTQI+ veterans and serv...

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VFW Commemorates Memorial Day

WASHINGTON - This Memorial Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins a grateful nation in honoring and remembering the soldier...

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