VFW San Fernando

We are thrilled to announce that the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has recognized our Post as an All American for 2020 - 2021. Our success reflects the hard work, dedication, and leadership of all of our members. Commander Barragan ... #veterans #leadership #allamerican

For those looking for new opportunities: University of Southern California is hosting a virtual career fair on Wednesday, July 14 from 11am - 2pm PST. Come meet their Recruiters to learn about the exciting job opportunities USC has to offer! This fair will be on the Brazen virtual career fair platform. This fair is free and open to everyone. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gq9kgqS #careerfair #veterans

A friendly reminder to all of our VFW Post 3834 members. Our first in-person meeting is tonight (Tuesday, July 6, 2021). I am excited to see you all. R. Barragan, Post Commander

The U.S. left Afghanistan’s Bagram Airfield after nearly 20 years by shutting off the electricity and slipping away in the night without notifying the base’s new Afghan commander, who discovered the Americans’ departure more than two hours after they left, Afghan military officials said.

Nearly 20 years after invading Afghanistan to oust the Taliban and hunt down al-Qaida, the U.S. military has vacated its biggest airfield in the country, advancing a final withdrawal that the Pentagon on Friday said will be completed by the end of August. #OEF

RIP to Defense Secretary Donal Rumsfeld. #veterans

For those who live in the community, make sure you make your voices heard by taking the Azure Development survey regarding the potential new project in the City of San Fernando. https://qrd9ctz2n52.typeform.com/to/hFmDeMg5

We are back! These past few months have been challenging for everyone. We hope that you are all safe and healthy. We feel fortunate to be able to welcome our members back to the post. With that said, our first formal in-person meeting will be this Tuesday, July 6th, at 7 pm. We hope to see you all there!... Lastly, below are the new and upcoming canteen hours: Current Fri: 4p-11p Sat: 3p-10p Sun: 1p-8p Starting July 11th Thur - Fri: 4p-11p Sat: 3p-10p Sun: 1p-8p Mon: 4p-11p Commander Barragan

"The Veterans Affairs Million Veteran Program has reached almost one million veterans, but it needs more women." https://www.militarytimes.com//vas-million-veteran-progra/ #veterans

We have a moral obligation to protect our brave allies who put their lives on the line for us, and we’ve been working for months to engage the administration and make sure there’s a plan, with few concrete results, Republican Rep. Peter Meijer of Michigan said during a House hearing last week.

DoD should reinstate programs granting citizenship through service, Army veteran senator says https://www.militarytimes.com//dod-should-reinstate-progr/

Happy Father’s Day Gentlemen. Enjoy your day with your family.

Please help if you can.

We are encourage all VFW and Auxiliary members to show their support and appreciation for Sport Clips Haircuts and their local locations as part of our #SportClipsSalute appreciation event, Jan. 25-29, 2021! https://vfw.org///2021/1/vfw-to-host-sportclipssalute-week

Join us for Transitional Tuesday at 4:30 P.M. as we discuss the difference in promotional structure post transition into civilian life. Learn more by registering at https://zoom.us//regi/tJIucuiqqj8qHNJqneJw81_NtF_Z2B41Ez6E

Let’s celebrate!

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We salute our post men and women who answered the call of duty by serving in the world’s greatest military on this Veterans Day. Here are just a few of our members who make up our post. #veteransday #vfwpostpride

It's official. #veterans

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First Bunker virtual meet and greet with members and friends of VFW 3834 San Fernando post! . . .... #missionhills #sylmar #pacoima #northridge #santaclarita #sanfernandovalley #losangeles #usmilitary #veterans #army #marines #navy #airforce #vfwpostpride #afghanistanveteran #iraqveteran #stillserving #vfwpostpride #goals #fighton #uscvet #usmcveterans #navyveterans #armyveterans #airforceveterans #sanfernandoveterans #virtualmeetandgreet #newgeneration See more

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day is a time of reflection, a time of tribute, a time of respect for the thousands of Americans who died at Pearl Harbor." - VFW National Commander Harold Hal Roesch II. bit.ly/39SGyRk

#happybirthday to #wwiiveteran Ervin Frenchy LeComte from all of us at Post 3834!