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06/25/2026

06/22/2026

Rest in peace, Military officials identify all 8 victims of fiery B-52 crash. Four active-duty airmen. One reservist. Three civilians. Military officials identified all eight men killed in the B-52 bomber crash during a test flight in California.
Sending our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers to their families, friends and colleagues, God bless them and the USA 🇺🇸 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💙

06/19/2026

Have a safe weekend!!

06/16/2026

⛳ We are now accepting Teams and Sponsors for our Annual Golf Tournament to be held on September 12th, 2026 at Riverside Golf Course.

Contact one of the tournament directors listed on the flyer, or stop by St. John’s Post at 1007 S Main St. Victoria, Tx to pick up an entry form or become a sponsor.

Come out for a great day of golf while supporting our Youth, Veterans and strengthening our community.

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post and get your Teams signed up early!

06/14/2026

Happy 251st Birthday to the U.S. Army!

06/14/2026

TODAY IS FLAG DAY

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States, which happened on June 14th in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day; in August 1949, National Flag Day was established by an Act of Congress. Flag Day is not an official federal holiday.

It's also a great day to pray for our country and it's leadership!
🇺🇸 GOD BLESS AMERICA! 🇺🇸

06/12/2026

Today is is National Women Veterans Recognition Day.

As explained by the VA, this is not a Veterans Day just for women, but a celebration of the signing of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act in 1948, which was significant in that is allowed women the right to permanently and fully serve in the regular armed forces (and to be recognized as veterans after doing so).

Prior to the signing of this act, military women (save for nurses) were sent home after each conflict. Many were not treated as veterans who served their nation, but like civilians. They were often denied the rights and benefits afforded to men who'd served beside them, simply because of their gender. The act "deemed women essential to war efforts and allowed them to serve in the regular armed forces full time," (Missina Schallus, VA news).

Women have served in conflicts and wars throughout America's history, including the Civil War and the Revolutionary War, in positions as nurses and support staff (and even as spies!).

The VA notes, "Currently, Women Veterans Recognition Day is a state-recognized commemoration. This year, the states of Alaska, California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah... and Wisconsin will recognize" it, as will the Virgin Islands.

With that in mind, today and every day we salute women veterans, regardless of when, where, how or how long they served, or whether they reside in a state that recognizes the holiday. Thank you all.

06/11/2026

Please come out and support… thank you and God bless