John Lyon VFW Post 3150

06/14/2026

Jeff and Jinda Mounts send off today at 1 PM. All are invited. Food will be provided.

06/12/2026

Trivia Night tonight at 7:30 PM. Six time Jeopardy champ Zach Newkirk will be co hosting.

06/12/2026

Folks,

Please contact your representatives and Senators about this:

https://votervoice.net/VFW/Campaigns/138035/Respond

VFW Strongly Opposes Disability Benefit Cuts Included in Proposed Take Care of America's Veterans Act

VFW National Commander: “A grateful nation pays its debts to veterans; it does not send them the invoice.”

WASHINGTON (June 11, 2026) – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) stands defiant in its opposition against provisions contained within the proposed Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, H.R. 9237 and S. 4744, which would offset the cost of expanding benefits for combat-injured veterans by cutting disability compensation and health care access for future generations of disabled veterans.

“The VFW strongly opposes the Take Care of America's Veterans Act as currently drafted because it asks future disabled veterans to bear the cost of expanding benefits through changing the VA rating schedule for tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea which are common conditions associated with combat poly trauma,” said VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore. “We have long maintained that veterans' benefits are an earned obligation of the nation, a promise made through the military service contract, and should not be financed through offsets, fee increases or reductions that place additional burdens on veterans, military families and survivors.”

According to VA estimates, these changes could reduce disability compensation payments by approximately $57 billion over ten years and affect up to 1.5 million veterans. The VFW vehemently rejects these provisions not only because they would unfairly penalize disabled veterans, but also because they set a dangerous precedent by allowing Congress to alter disability ratings for budgetary purposes rather than relying on medical evidence and the established principles of the VA rating schedule.

“Congress should Honor the Contract and strengthen veterans' programs without creating new costs for those who sacrifice in service to our country,” said Whitmore. “A grateful nation pays its debts to veterans; it does not send them the invoice.”

The VFW is urging Congress to remove the disability compensation offset provisions from the legislation and identify alternative funding mechanisms that do not come at the expense of disabled veterans and their families.

Veterans, service members, family members and supporters are encouraged to contact their elected officials and urge them to oppose the disability compensation offset provisions contained in the bill.

Congress has introduced the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, legislation that includes many provisions the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has fought for and supports.But there is a serious problem.To pay for those benefits, Congress would codify...

06/11/2026

06/11/2026

John Lyon's own Arlington Little League AAA Orioles, came from behind last night to win their semifinal playoff game, 9 -2 and advance to the Championship Game!

The championship game is scheduled for Friday night 5:30 pm at Barcroft Park (where opening day ceremonies are held). Post members are welcome and invited to attend. Wear VFW gear if you have it.

Park in the adjoining DMV lot. Barcroft is at 4200 S Four Mile Run Dr in Shirlington area.

06/10/2026

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Join Arlington County Public Schools for Challenging Racism's 3rd Annual Juneteenth Community Day—fun, unity, and celebration in person!

Wakefield High SchoolArlington, VA
Friday, June 19 • 4 PM - 7 PM

Challenging Racism's 3rd Annual Juneteenth Community Day
Join us in person for a day packed with fun, culture, and community vibes! Celebrate Juneteenth while connecting, learning, and supporting the fight against racism. It's all about coming together, sharing stories, and having a great time. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to be part of something meaningful and uplifting!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/challenging-racisms-3rd-annual-juneteenth-community-day-tickets-1989831884732?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/07/2026

Join Arlington Public Library and the Pentagon Memorial Fund for a meaningful evening of remembrance, reflection, and community dialogue as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

Together, we will honor the lives lost, recognize the extraordinary resilience shown in the years since, and reflect on the lasting impact of that day on our nation, our communities, and future generations.

This special program will feature a community conversation with distinguished local leaders, including Delgate Patrick Hope (District 1), and Stanley Meador (VA Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security). Speakers will share personal reflections on remembrance, public service, civic leadership, and community resilience, while exploring the importance of preserving the history and lessons of September 11 for future generations.

6:00–6:30 p.m. — Welcome reception and refreshments
6:30–7:30 p.m. — Panel discussion
7:30–7:50 p.m. — Audience Q&A

Registration recommended. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

By registering, you will receive event updates.

For more information call 703-228-5990 or email [email protected].

Register at the bottom of this page:

https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16879470

06/04/2026

Do you have a question about your Post? Want to chat about John Lyon? Have a complaint about the Post or a suggestion?

Join me (Fritz) at the Post from 4 to 630 PM Friday evening and I will chat you up, and marvel you with my ability to turn your complaint and suggestion into a task for you to do!

06/03/2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 3, 2026) — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States remembers the legacy of John Furgess, a distinguished Army officer, veteran advocate and past VFW Commander-in-Chief.

John began a lifetime of public service after earning his bachelor’s degree in business from Middle Tennessee State University in 1965. He entered the U.S. Army the same year where he served until 1970, to include a tour in Vietnam with a military intelligence unit assigned to the Americal Division headquarters at Chu Lai. For his service, he received numerous military honors, including the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal, among others.

Following active-duty service, John continued his military career in the Tennessee Army National Guard, ultimately retiring in 1993 at the rank of colonel after 28 years of combined service. He also completed the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1979.

In 1970, he joined VFW Post 1970 in Nashville, Tennessee, becoming a Life member in 1974. Over the years, he held numerous leadership roles within the organization, including Post Commander, District Commander, and Tennessee Department Commander (1978–1979), becoming the first Vietnam veteran to serve as the state’s commander. He later served on the VFW National Council of Administration and was appointed to multiple national committees.

After his military service, he continued his commitment to veterans as assistant commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs, a role he held for two decades until his retirement in October 2002, overseeing 11 field offices across the state.

John was elected to the organization’s highest office on August 20, 2004, during the 105th VFW National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. The following year, he escorted a group of veterans on the VFW’s inaugural Purple Heart Return to Vietnam healing retreat, and traveled to Iraq, making him the first VFW National Commander to visit deployed service members in the region since the start of the Iraq War.

Beyond the VFW, he was active in several veterans service organizations, including Disabled American Veterans, AMVETS, the Military Officers Association of America, the American Legion, the Americal Division Veterans Association and Vietnam Veterans of America.

He will long be remembered for his more than 60 years of dedicated military service and veterans advocacy at the local, state and national levels.