Peter Andrews Castleton Memorial VFW Post 7337

04/22/2026

The VFW applauds the Supreme Court’s landmark Hencely v. Fluor ruling, restoring legal accountability for contractors and protecting injured service members.

04/21/2026

04/18/2026

Put your patriotic pride on full display for America’s 250th birthday! Sign the Happy Birthday, America pledge today. Let’s fly the American flag through July in celebration of this milestone year. https://bit.ly/4sIWXO6

04/16/2026

Thanks to the East Side Quilters for again donating a beautiful full-size quilt for our annual raffle. We are planning to draw the winning ticket at our June 8, 2026 meeting.
Please contact a member for tickets ($5 each) or send a check payable to VFW Post 7337 with your name, address, phone #, and email. I will send a copy of the completed ticket stub to your email address.
* I am willing to deliver the quilt up to approximately 100 miles one-way from our VFW Post. *
Thank you, Commander Rik

04/09/2026

On National Former POW Recognition Day, we honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s men and women who answered the call to serve and we remain ever grateful for their indelible bravery and resolve.

04/08/2026

We welcome the visit from Discover Albany to headquarters, supporting VFWNY. State Commander Jim MacArthur extends gratitude to Director Jay Cloutier and Commissioner Deborah Goedeke for their sponsorship efforts!

04/06/2026

Army Day
The origin of Army Day goes back to Defense Test Day, which was held in 1924 and 1925. After Congress disallowed future observances, the Military Order of the World War, a national patriotic organization, established Army Day. First celebrated on May 1, the date was changed to April 6, the anniversary date of our country’s entry into World War I.
In 1936 President Franklin Roosevelt issued a proclamation that Army Day be recognized and observed nationwide. Congress passed the resolution in 1937. Army Day was created to bring the country’s awareness to national defense, to acquaint them with the Army’s activities, and to stress the importance of military preparedness. It was also established to commemorate those in all the armed forces as well as the civilians who supported them.
Formed in 1775, the U.S. Army has been the primary land based part of our country’s Armed Forces. On the front line, they have participated throughout the world “to fight and win our Nation’s wars, by providing prompt, sustained, land dominance, across the full range of military operations and the spectrum of conflict, in support of combatant commanders.”
Although Army Day was last nationally recognized in 1949, Veterans of all United States Armed Forces are honored and appreciated each and every day of the year.

03/31/2026

03/25/2026

Today is National Medal of Honor Day. 🇺🇸

The Medal of Honor has been awarded to 3,493 individuals during 26 conflicts

03/10/2026

Sen. Ron Johnson, who blocked the Major Richard Star Act from a full Senate vote, noted a sharp increase in the cost of veterans benefits since 2019.