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America's Navy is a force as relevant today as it's been historically significan for the last 238 years. The times may change, the threats may become more obscure, the complex nature of 21st century life may make the demand for such presence less obvious. However, now more than ever, the Navy is something to be aware of Something to be thankful for. Something to be proud of.

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We protect the personal safety and security of our people; the marine transportation system and infrastructure; our natural and economic resources; and the territorial integrity of our nation-from both internal and external threats, natural and man-made.

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WELCOME TO WATER-OAK POST

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

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 >>>>>>>>>> VFW DAY OF SERVICE - STILL SERVING <<<<<<<<<<
 
 
VFW DAY OF SERVICE KICKS OFF SATURDAY, MAY 2ND. TAKING PLACE ACROSS THE NATION AND AROUND THE WORLD. THE VFW DAY OF SERVICE SHOWCASES VETERANS BANDING TOGETHER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.

 

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WATERTOWN/OAKVILLE MEMORIAL DAY 2026 EVENTS

-CEMETERY HONOR GUARD CEREMONIES - SUNDAY, MAY 24TH-

1. VFW POST 5157, MOUNT SAINT JAMES CEMETERY, 95 PORTER STREET, WATERTOWN. STARTS AT 9AM. ARRIVE EARLY. VFW POST SHIRTS AND HONOR GUARD UNIFORMS.
 
2. AFTER POST CEREMONIES, ALL WATERTOWN/OAKVILLE VETERAN POSTS WILL PROCEED TO OLD WATERTOWN CEMETERY, 851 MAIN STREET, WATERTOWN. ALL POSTS CEREMONY STARTS AT 10AM.

-MEMORIAL DAY 2026 PARADE - MONDAY, MAY 25TH-

*THIS YEAR OUR POST COMMANDER, RICK NOBLE, WILL BE THE PARADE GRAND MARSHAL.

MEET AT THE WATERTOWN PLAZA, MAIN STREET, WATERTOWN. PARADE STARTS A 10AM AND WILL PROCEED TOWARDS THE WATERTOWN GAZEBO (NORTH). ARRIVE BY 9AM. DRESS VFW POST SHIRTS AND HONOR GUARD UNIFORMS.

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! PLEASE PASS THIS ON.

CONNECTICUT HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSES PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR FULLY DISABLED VETERANS
 
THIS BILL, HB NO. 5491, WILL EXEMPT FROM PROPERTY TAXES THE PRIMARY RESIDENCES OF VETERANS WITH A VA PERMANENT AND TOTAL DISABILITY RATING. IF THE VETERAN OWNS A HOME AND ONE OR MORE VEHICLES, ONE OF THE VETERAN'S VEHICLES IS ALSO ELIGIBLE FOR THE TAX EXEMPTION.
 
IF THE QUALIFYING VETERAN WERE TO DIE, THE EXEMPTION WOULD BE PASSED ONTO OTHERS WHO LIVE IN THE RESIDENCE - RE: SIGNIFICANT OTHER OR CHILD.
 
TO GET THE TAX EXEMPTION THE QUALIFIED VETERAN JUST NEEDS TO SUBMIT PROOF OF THEIR VA RATING WITH THEIR LOCAL TAX ASSESSOR'S OFFICE. 
 

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VFW POST 5157 POLO SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN THE CANTEEN

 
 
 
 
 
 
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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

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That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.