VFW Post 8065

12/13/2025

Today at Crownsville Veterans Cemetery for wreaths Across America

12/13/2025

11/14/2025

Bowie Memorial VFW Post 8065 participated in the annual Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11, 2025 hosted by the American Legion Disney-Bell Post 66.
The program was moved from Veterans Park to Bates Hall on the grounds of Ascension Catholic Church because of the cold temps and wind.
Post 8065 Commander Edward Lee Jaenichen and Past Commander Michael Mitchell presented a Wreath on behalf of Bowie Memorial Post 8065.
Disney -Bell AL Post 66 Adjutant Kenneth R. Trass (also a VFW Post 8065 member) was the Master of Cereremony. See the attached photos.

11/06/2025

Bowie Memorial VFW Post 8065 participated in the City of Bowie "In Honor of Our Veterans" program held at the Bowie Senior Center on 11/6/2025. Katrina Holmes, Senior Center Manager welcomed all to the Center. Edward "Lee" Jaenichen, Commander of Bowie Memorial Post 8066, led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Bowie Senior Chorale sang the National Anthem. Katrina Holmes recognized all Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard veterans in attendance. US Navy veteran Cary Hutton read the POW-MIA Table.
Commander Jaenichen of Post 8065 presented the "Bowie Veteran of the Year Award for 2025" to Kenneth R. Trass, Captain, US Navy, (Ret).
Gloria Gaddy of the Senior Center introduced guest speaker, Mayor of Laurel, MD, Retired US Navy Chief Petty Officer, Keith Snyder, who made closing remarks.
Buddy Poppy "boutonnières" were presented to all veterans by members of Bowie Memorial VFW Post 8065. See attached photos.

10/17/2025

Comrades,
Our Friends at the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary invites you all to the Fall Craft Fair being held on the grounds of the DAV OMaha Beach Chapter #7 Home on sunday, 10/19/25. See the attached Flyer for all details.

05/25/2025

Allison and McKenzie Bogley carry the Post banner and toss candy to the children along the Parade Route. Madison Bogley and friends ride in Mom's Camaro convertible and handout Flags and candy. Memorial Day Parade 5/24/25 Bowie, MD.

05/25/2025

VFW Post 8065 Life members carry the Flags, Keith Hockman- US Army, Lee Jaenichen- US Navy, Jose Garcia-US Marine Corps. Memorial Day Parade Bowie, MD

05/25/2025

VFW Post 8065 participated in the City of Bowie Memorial Day Parade on 05/24/25. Many thanks to the Bogley Girls (Megan Bogley and her 3 Daughters), Lee Jaenichen, Jose Garcia, Keith Hockman, Naomi Carrington-Hockman, Bert Mueck and Paul Connolly, who took time out of their holiday Weekend to represent the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Bowie Memorial Post 8065.

05/21/2025

Commander-Elect Edward Lee Jaenichen and his Son, Clark Lee Jaenichen represented Bowie Memorial VFW Post 8066 at the 2025 Massing of the Colors held at Fort Meade, MD on Sunday, 18 May 2025. Se the attached photos.

05/17/2025

Members of Bowie Memorial VFW Post 8065 assisted the City of Bowie in setting up the annual Field of Honor Flag Display on Thursday 5/15/25. Post members Alec Burgess, Naomi Carrington-Hockman, Keith Hockman, Ron Cole, Lee Jaenichen and Paul Connolly participated in the project.

03/29/2025

Welcome Home all Vietnam Veterans!

02/09/2025

Bowie Memorial VFW Post 8065 held the 2025 Awards program at the DAV Omaha Beach Chapter #7 Home on 02/06/2025. Awards were given to local Students who participated in the Patriot Pen Essay contest and the Voice of Democracy contest. Awards were also given to Teacher of the Year and Law Enforcement/First Responders.
Awards were presented by VFW Posts that are part of VFW District #2. Each post made presentations to local area students, Teachers and Law Engorcement/First Responders from various Departments within VFW District #2.