Douglas W. Hogge - Alenn M. Tate Memorial VFW Post 824

Hogge-Tate Memorial VFW Post 824 and VFWLA 824 Information

Posted at 9:23 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2020 by post824 in Post News

Mailing Address:

1700E George Washington Highway, Tabb, VA 23693

Post Location:
DAV Yorktown Victory Chapter 13 Headquarters, same as mailing address above. 

Monthly Meeting: 2nd Thursday at 7:00 PM

Active Ladies Auxiliary  Monthly Meeting 2nd Tuesday at 7PM, same location

All American Post Commander: Venner Milewski, (r.) USN, 757-223-5763 

Senior Vice Commander: Thomas Randall (r.) USA, 757-570-3181

Junior Vice Commander: Oscar Kemp (r.) USN, 757- 223-0168

All American Post Quartermaster/Adjutant: William Emeny MMC (SW/AW) USN 757-870-0244 

See also: All-American, All-State VFW Post 824 Homepage

We now have a social media page, click this link to Mail the Community Service Committee to receive a sign in invitation.

We now have a consignment account at the JBLFE Thrift Store better known ans the Langley Airman's Attic.  If you place your gently used clothing or household goods on consignment there in the thrift store, our post and auxiliary will benefit with a portion of the proceeds going to the good of the order.

On the last day of the Department of Virginia VFW State Convention 1 June 2011 in Richmpnd, VA, USA, delegates from All -American Hogge-Tate Memorial VFW Post 824 pose for a photo before elections for State Offficers.  From L to R are Senior Vice Commander Tom Randall, District Quartermaster Terry Bohlinger, Quartermaster Will Emeny, Commander Venner "Ski" Milewski, and in the front Life Member Doug Strand.  We could not be prouder of our post and auxiliary, our military service, our continued community service, or this great nation of ours.

Photo by Sister Victoria Strand VFWLA 824, a Banner Ladies' Auxiliary unit.

VFW Foundation Announces 2011 Burger King® Unmet Needs Fundraiser

Posted at 1:57 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 by post824

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation is proud to announce that for the fifth consecutive year, participating Burger King® Restaurants will be raising funds for the VFW’s Unmet Needs Program throughout the month of November through the annual Burger King® Unmet Needs Fundraiser. Over 1,200 Burger King® Restaurants have participated since 2007 and have raised over $1.3 million in support of the program. Burger King® customers are encouraged to donate $1 or more at participating locations across the country as the proceeds will help military families in need pay for essentials such as rent/mortgage, utilities, medical expenses, vehicle repairs and food.

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First Amendment Prevails at Houston VA National Cemetary

Posted at 1:36 AM on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 by post824

The Veterans of Foreign Wars today(Friday) declared victory in a Federal Lawsuit ( Rainey v VA) filed over allegations of religious hostility and unlawful censorship by the VA and its director of the Houston National Cemetery. 

Federal District Judge Lynn N. Hughes signed a consent decree ordering the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) to lift the ban on prayer and the word "God" at national cemeteries, to revoke national policies hostile to religion, and to reopen the Chapel which identity was previously changed to "meeting facility" at the Houston National Cemetery.  

Texas-based Liberty Institute filed suit on behalf of the VFW over allegations of religious hostility and unlawful censorship by the VA and its director of the Houston National Cemetery. Officials told the VFW they could not have prayer during the burial services of veterans unless the family requested it specifically in writing and submitted the prayer to VA officials for pre-approval.    

"The VFW is grateful that the government has restored the basic tenets recognized in the U.S. Constitution – which guarantees fundamental rights of religious expression and freedom of speech – to patriotic Americans who sacrifice everything to defend it.  This is indeed a victory." said VFW National Commander Richard DeNoyer.

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"This is My VFW" Membership Recruitment Video

Posted at 1:33 PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 by post824

Membership recruitment video shot at the 112th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars August 27-September 1, 2011.  Our thanks to all who participated in the production.  Please share this video with all of your friends and veterans on your social networks.  And of course, if you have not yet joined the VFW, click here to join today!

VA News Highlights

Posted at 8:03 AM on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 by post824

Several headlines from the Department of Veterans Affairs in recent days.  Click the links to read the full stories.

Statement from Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki on the American Jobs Act - Shinseki comments on the proposed Act which includes support for veteran jobs.

VA Announces Expansion of Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will expand its pilot for the Virtual Lifetime Electronic Record (VLER), which enables sharing of Veterans’ health records.

VA Streamlines Online Applications for Health Benefits Renewal - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has automated its online Health Benefits Renewal (10-10EZR) form as part of its ongoing effort to streamline access to benefits.

VA Posts Online List of Ships Associated with Presumptive Agent Orange Exposure - Veterans who served aboard U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships operating on the waters of Vietnam between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, may be eligible to receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation for 14 medical conditions associated with presumptive exposure to Agent Orange.

National Convention Wrap Up

Posted at 7:42 AM on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 by post824

America’s largest organization of combat veterans has elected a Vietnam War veteran to head the 1.5 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

Richard L. DeNoyer, a resident of Middleton, Massachusetts, was elected VFW Commander-in-Chief on September 1, 2011, during the 112^th VFW National Convention, held August 27 – September 1, in San Antonio, Texas.

Click here to read DeNoyer's acceptance speech.

Also elected were John Hamilton, Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, of St. Augustine, Florida, and William Thien, Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, of Georgetown, Indiana.

Several major measures affecting the operation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars were also approved during the business sesssion.  Click here to read a summary by North Carolina VFW Member Ken Sellers.  For more information on convention events, visit the VFW.org Summary page.

And finally, watch the slideshow below for some random photos from the convention.

VFW Chides White House, Texas Governor for No-Show

Posted at 11:38 AM on Monday, August 22, 2011 by post824

KANSAS CITY, Mo., August 22, 2011 - The White House will not be sending a representative to the Veterans of Foreign Wars 112th National Convention in San Antonio, Texas, drawing harsh criticism and a rebuke from the leadership of the nation's largest combat veteran's organization.

"The VFW has had a long-standing tradition of inviting the sitting president to address our convention.  We want to know where he stands on veterans' affairs, and we want those remarks made in public and on the record," said Richard L. Eubank, the national commander of the nearly 2 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxiliaries. 

"When the President is unable to attend, it has always been customary for the White House to choose a high-level administration official as an alternative speaker," Eubank continued. "It is an insult of the highest magnitude that for the first time in the history of the VFW, the White House has apparently decided that this great and iconic organization of combat veterans and all of its members are not worthy of its notice by not at least offering a first-tier speaker  from the administration."

Eubank, a Marine Corps retiree and Vietnam combat veteran from Eugene, Ore., was also critical of Texas Governor, Rick Perry; "The VFW also has a tradition of inviting the governor of the host state where its annual convention is being held to come and welcome and greet our convention delegates.  Although Governor Perry was similarly sent an invitation 3 months ago, apparently our invitation was deemed not important enough for the governor’s office to at least accept or decline the invitation.  Governor Perry's candidacy for president does not provide him an excuse for bad manners.  The White House and Governor Perry can rest assured that the 2 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries will remember this discourteous treatment for a very long time to come."

Annually, the VFW's National Convention plays host to a number of other speakers as well, including prominent members of the Cabinet, military and civic leaders, business leaders and a host of everyday people honored for their exemplary service.

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