VFW 2046 Post News

The Vietnam Moving Wall

2008-10-03T10:53:00.002-04:00

The Vietnam Moving Wall will be at Rentschler Field in East Hartford on October 16-October 19. This event is sure to be spectacular, not only will the moving wall be there but the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team will be performing on October 17. Admission is FREE. The wall is open 24hrs a day.

Connecticut's Salute to All Veterans

2008-10-03T10:50:00.002-04:00

The State VFW is hosting a salute to all of Connecticut's Veterans, this event is to held at Brainard Field from Friday October 3- Sunday October 5. Please join us is this salute. There will be vehicles and aircraft from different era's. For more information please visit www.veteranssalute.org

Convention June 13-15

2008-06-05T20:15:00.002-04:00

Convention will be at the Rocky Hill Marriott this year. Our Post's own Rusty Meek will be sworn in as State Commander. Please wish Rusty the best for the upcoming year.

Memorial Day Parade 2008

2008-05-26T15:06:00.006-04:00

Remembering our Heros on this day, and the ones who are protecting us. Also remember the public servants who have died in the line of duty. Thank you.

Our Memorial Day Parade kicked off at 0930, starting at the Army-Navy club proceeding to Munro Park, and then to Center Park. A wreath laying was at the Vietnam Memorial, and the Memorials on Center Street, and a final speech at Center Park.

Thanks to John Robotto, Gene Bacon, Bob Russell, Art Thompson, William Lynn, Chet Chetelat, Bill Pomeroy, Chris Kunz & Joe Hachey for their participation in the color guard and rifle squad.

Installation

2008-05-18T16:58:00.007-04:00

Thanks to all who showed for the installation. It was attended by many, and all had a good time. This video is for our members who could not attend due to illness or other committments dealing with Connecticut's Veterans.
To view the installation of Post Officers please view below :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoS6FiN41B8

Memorial Day Parade May 26

2008-05-16T08:45:00.000-04:00

The Memorial Day Parade this year kicks off at 0930 at the Army Navy Club, up Main Street, down East Center and turns at Monroe Park Yacross from Lenox Drug). The Parade will end in Center Park with a speaking program.
All town offices and the libraries will be closed.
Trash will not be collected and will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week.

Post Installation May 17

2008-05-13T21:42:00.002-04:00

Post Installation will be held on Saturday May 17, all members are welcomed to attend.

VFW2046.com Redesign

2008-05-13T21:11:00.002-04:00

Welcome and thanks for stopping by, our Post website has had a major makeover. We hope you enjoy the new setup and watch for little surprises that may pop up on you over some of the graphics **nothing harmful, for example run your mouse over the picture of the Spanish American War memorial, also test the names on the Vietnam history page.** The website will be updated as things happen. The calendar is changed for events as they are scheduled, the VFW/Military news is updated every 2 days. So please enjoy the site and hopefully we will see you soon.

--The webguy