VFW Post 609 - Alexandria - Russell Mitchell Post, Alexandria, VA Videos

Vietnam Vets plaque Laying Ceremony

Meet COL (USA ret.) Gregory Gadson (a true local Veteran hero) as he speaks about his book: “Finding Way Points” at 6:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 176 at 6520 Amherst Ave., Springfield, VA 22150 on May 13th. Hear Greg’s compelling story of his significant Army career. Learn how this Soldier for Life, himself a resilient recovering wounded warrior, perpetually inspires our military community by traveling the country as a motivational speaker advocating for all wounded warriors and all military veterans. COL Gadson recently joined us by transferring his Life Membership into our VFW Post 609. He and his wife Kimberly now live in Alexandria. We welcome them both into our community.

Post 609 Vietnam War Veterans Commemoration Day. A huge thanks to the 459th Air Refueling Wing for their support and participation: First Sergent Alicia Lofton Senior Master Sergeant William Smith SrA Dominique Burrell Alicia Lofton's Son Ren Loften We could not have done these great things without you.

This weekend has been full of joy and accomplishment for our Post and these deserving winners. Below are the names of our yearly winners. They went through a rugged process and they exceed and excelled above everyone else. We want to thank each of them and their families for all that they do. Voice of Democracy winner: Sophia Webster is a Senior at West Potomac High School. Patriots Pen first place winner is: Aritrya Barva of Riverside Elementary School Second place winner is: Layne Foster of Mark Twain Middle School Third place winner is: Ella Barboza of Riverside Elementary School Teacher of the Year winner is Sergeant Major Ephrim Wilson, USMC a Naval ROTC Instructor at Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, MD

This weekend has been full of joy and accomplishment for our Post and these deserving winners. Below are the names of our yearly winners. They went through a rugged process and they exceed and excelled above everyone else. We want to thank each of them and their families for all that they do. Voice of Democracy winner: Sophia Webster is a Senior at West Potomac High School. Patriots Pen first place winner is: Aritrya Barva of Riverside Elementary School Second place winner is: Layne Foster of Mark Twain Middle School Third place winner is: Ella Barboza of Riverside Elementary School Teacher of the Year winner is Sergeant Major Ephrim Wilson, USMC a Naval ROTC Instructor at Northwestern High School in Hyattsville, MD