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https://www.vieteramemorial.org/ (Happening Today, Nov 19th 1PM).

vieteramemorial.org A coalition of Tarrant County, national veterans and patriotic groups, the City of Fort Worth and the Arts Council to design, build and install a monument to Tarrant County Vietnam-era service members who lost their lives in Southeast Asia.

Tarrant County Veteran's Day Parade with VFW Post 8235. Mayor price on the stage .. Sr Vice Commander, Randall High spoke with her and she acknowledged 8235 becoming the first veterans organization in the world to become a Blue Zone Organization.

Teaming Up With Hunt Fabrications

Exciting news coming your way! Hunt Fabrications is teaming up with our post for a special Veteran's Day donation event! H-Fab is a small family owned and operated metalwork/fab shop in North Fort Worth. They do custom signs, flags, fire pits, you name it! If it's metal, they can do it!
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Please share this post with your friends and family as well...everything helps our post! Thank you so much!

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Military Suicides are Rising Sharply | Lifestance Health

This is alarming news...

lifestance.com A new report shows that the rate of suicide among active-duty service members rose by 20 percent in just the last year.

Tomorrow morning they'll be back on the road!

Tomorrow morning we'll be back on the road!

#BuddyWatchWalk #Veterans #PTSD #TBI #MST #Addiction #Homelessness #22aday #EyesofCourage #MOSClothing #RogueInterviewShow #AmericanLegion

On Sept 19th, Senior Vice Commander Randall F. High had to pleasure to sit down with the Young Marines Youth Organization for POW/MIA Day ❤️❤️

In every conflict in which our Nation has been involved, selfless American service members have sacrificed their lives for the sake of our country and its principles. Too many have never come home, or they have had to endure unthinkable hardships as a prisoner of war. We at VFW Post 8235 echo the creed inscribed on the black and white banners that fly in honor of America's Prisoners of War and Missing in Action, and we renew our promise to our heroes, that "You Are Not Forgotten."

VFW Legacy Life Membership

Dear Life Member Comrades,

We’re incredibly grateful for your commitment to veterans as a VFW Life member.

I encourage you to take the next step and leave a lasting reminder of your dedication …

Please consider and become a VFW Legacy Life member and stand with the VFW and your fellow veterans for years to come.

As a Legacy Life member, an annual endowment will be created and made to your Post, Department and national organization that supports our life-changing programs. Gold, Silver and Bronze levels are available, each with exclusive benefits for you. To see more information on each level, please visit vfw.org/YourLegacy.

You can also purchase a Memorial Legacy to honor a veteran and help future generations remember their sacrifice and contributions.

Take pride in knowing you’re not only helping today’s veterans, but the veterans of tomorrow. Please join the prestigious ranks of VFW Legacy Life members.

As a Legacy Life member, future generations will know you not only for the sacrifices you made as a veteran but for the contributions you made as a member. T...

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Looking good,almost done it looks like

[09/07/20]   To understand a Military Veteran you must know:
We left home as teenagers or in our early twenties for an unknown adventure.
We loved our country enough to defend it and protect it with our own lives.
We said goodbye to friends and family and everything we knew.
We learned the basics and then we scattered in the wind to the far corners of the Earth.
We found new friends and new family.
We became brothers and sisters regardless of color, race or creed.
We had plenty of good times, and plenty of bad times.
We didn’t get enough sleep.
We smoked and drank too much.
We picked up both good and bad habits.
We worked hard and played harder.
We didn’t earn a great wage.
We experienced the happiness of mail call and the sadness of missing important events.
We didn’t know when, or even if, we were ever going to see home again.
We grew up fast, and yet somehow, we never grew up at all.
We fought for our freedom, as well as the freedom of others.
Some of us saw actual combat, and some of us didn’t.
Some of us saw the world, and some of us didn’t.
Some of us dealt with physical warfare, most of us dealt with psychological warfare.
We have seen and experienced and dealt with things that we can’t fully describe or explain, as not all of our sacrifices were physical.
We participated in time honored ceremonies and rituals with each other, strengthening our bonds and camaraderie.
We counted on each other to get our job done and sometimes to survive it at all.
We have dealt with victory and tragedy.
We have celebrated and mourned.
We lost a few along the way.
When our adventure was over, some of us went back home, some of us started somewhere new and some of us never came home at all.
We have told amazing and hilarious stories of our exploits and adventures.
We share an unspoken bond with each other, that most people don’t experience, and few will understand.
We speak highly of our own branch of service, and poke fun at the other branches.
We know however, that, if needed, we will be there for our brothers and sisters and stand together as one, in a heartbeat.
Being a Veteran is something that had to be earned, and it can never be taken away.
It has no monetary value, but at the same time it is a priceless gift.
People see a Veteran and they thank them for their service.
When we see each other, we give that little upwards head nod, or a slight smile, knowing that we have shared and experienced things that most people have not.
So, from myself to the rest of the veterans out there, I commend and thank you for all that you have done and sacrificed for your country.
Try to remember the good times and make peace with the bad times.
Share your stories.
But most importantly, stand tall and proud, for you have earned the right to be called a Veteran.
I’m a VETERAN!
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U.S. Marine Corps

Happy birthday Marine Forces Reserve!

For 104 years, our Marine reservists have been augmenting, reinforcing and supporting the Corps in every clime and place. Semper Fi.

Progress!

Looking good,were getting there soon.

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Happy B-Day!

Happy 105th Birthday Maj. Bill White. #SemperFi

Free Money Monday

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VFW to Host #StillServing Celebration July 20-24

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vfw.org The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will present its first-ever #StillServing Celebration the week July 20-24. The virtual event, which culminates in the installation of incoming VFW National Commander Hal Roesch, will shine a spotlight on personal veteran stories that emerged as result of the #Still...

This Day in History

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Buddy Watch Walk

In 2010, Senator Conrad fought to get official recognition of PTSD via a “day of awareness” in tribute to a North Dakota National Guardsman who took his life following two tours in Iraq.

SSG. Joe Biel died in 2007 after suffering from PTSD; Biel committed suicide after his return from duty. SSG. Biel’s birthday, June 27, was chosen as the official PTSD Awareness Day, which is now observed every year.

June is also PTSD Awareness Month.

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#BuddyWatchWalk #Veterans #PTSD #TBI #MST #Addiction #Homelessness #22aday #EyesofCourage #MOSClothing

Remembering Pat Tillman, Ranger, NFL Player Died on This Day 2004

RIP

sofrep.com At times like this you stop and think about just how good we have it, what kind of system we live in, and the freedoms we are allowed.”

The 100th Texas VFW State Convention-Georgetown, Texas

The 100th Texas VFW State Convention-Georgetown, Texas

14 June 2020-Flag Retirement Ceremony at A.L.Post 297.

14 June 2020-Flag Retirement Ceremony at A.L.Post 297.

Make a Donation | Assist The Officer Fort Worth

For the Fort Worth officer 'severely injured' after being struck by suspect who was fleeing in stolen vehicle.

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VFW Post 8235 Golden Anniversary Award presented to Commander Charles Beltram at the VFW District Awards Ceremony in Granbury, Texas. The award is signed by the VFW Commander in Chief, William J. “Doc” Schmitz on June 7th, 2020.

VFW Post 8235 Golden Anniversary Award presented to Commander Charles Beltram at the VFW District Awards Ceremony in Granbury, Texas. The award is signed by the VFW Commander in Chief, William J. “Doc” Schmitz on June 7th, 2020.

Today, the VFW pauses to remember and commemorate the 76th anniversary of D-Day. More than 156,000 brave Allied troops landed along the 50-mile stretch of Normandy’s beaches in an effort to liberate German-occupied France and bring an end to the Nazi regime. May we never forget the bravery and heroism displayed that day.

Today, the VFW pauses to remember and commemorate the 76th anniversary of D-Day. More than 156,000 brave Allied troops landed along the 50-mile stretch of Normandy’s beaches in an effort to liberate German-occupied France and bring an end to the Nazi regime. May we never forget the bravery and heroism displayed that day.

Post 8235 received a message from our comrades at Post 8911 that 400 troops from the Texas National Guard were deployed to in Grand Prairie for Covid-19 support and riot control and were in need of bottled water and snacks. Both Post rallied to help meet the need and delivered two truckloads of water and snack items on 3 June.

Post 8235 received a message from our comrades at Post 8911 that 400 troops from the Texas National Guard were deployed to in Grand Prairie for Covid-19 support and riot control and were in need of bottled water and snacks. Both Post rallied to help meet the need and delivered two truckloads of water and snack items on 3 June.

Members of Post 8235 and the Post Auxiliary placed flags on the graves of veterans at Greenwood Cemetery during Memorial Day weekend.

Members of Post 8235 and the Post Auxiliary placed flags on the graves of veterans at Greenwood Cemetery during Memorial Day weekend.

This should go viral...shame on AZ.

We have walked on #I20 and #I10 for over 1,000 miles. We haven't had any issues until #Arizona. In #Texas, #DPS walked with us and gave us 100% of their support. It was said we needed a permit by the Arizona State Highway Patrol to walk on the #interstate. We reached out to Governor Doug Ducey many weeks ago with no response. Our mission will continue on the interstate. #BuddyWatchWalk

[05/23/20]   Post Members and Patriots,
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves
it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier
who died protecting it.”
— unknown
I wish everyone a safe Memorial Day weekend. As is our tradition, a group of us from the Post will go to Greenwood Cemetery and place a small United States flag with a buddy poppy attached on the graves of the departed members of our Post. This year we will also place flags on the graves of other veterans too, so they will be remembered on this Memorial Day weekend.

I will have an up-date for you on the Post facility coming soon, but today is a day to remember the sacrifices of the ones who gave their all.

Charles A. Beltram
Commander
VFW Post 8235

Tarrant County Young Marines-VFW Post 8235

In the midst of COVID-19, VFW Post 8235 conducted our 2020 Installation of Officers along with our regularly scheduled business meeting.

In the midst of COVID-19, VFW Post 8235 conducted our 2020 Installation of Officers along with our regularly scheduled business meeting.

Vets, KIAs remembered at Hamburger Hill ceremony

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army.mil Vets, KIAs remembered at Hamburger Hill ceremony

Strong winds loosened the bracket. Bracket reinforced!

United Kingdom reveals last decoded Nazi message to mark VE Day

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foxnews.com To mark Friday's 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, the British government revealed the final Nazi message intercepted and decoded by U.K. codebreakers as Allied forces were advancing through Germany.

The Blues are back in town....The Blues will be in town Wednesday, May 6th. Below is their flight plan. They plan to depart TKI (McKinney airport) around 1100 CST.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8235 FORT WORTH

Greetings Comrades, Families and Friends,
Tuesday, May 5th is the North Texas Day of Giving! Currently, we are just over $300 but a long way from our goal. Please share this with your friends and help us reach our goal and consider us for this event. "VFW~No One Does More for Veterans"!.

https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/VFWPost8235…

northtexasgivingday.org Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8235 is an All-State Post! The All-State designation is reserved only for those VFW Posts who have completed a multitude of VFW mission projects, such as community service activities, Veterans service, youth programs, support of military personnel/ families, support of....

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