Pat Tillman Memorial VFW Post 40 Avondale, AZ

08/14/2026

On this day, August 14, we remember and honor the National Navajo Code Talkers, whose ingenuity and bravery significantly impacted the Pacific Island-Hopping Campaign of World War II. Their unbreakable code, rooted in the Diné language, helped secure crucial victories for the U.S. Marine Corps.

Participating in every major Marine operation in the Pacific, these code talker teams proved essential in outmaneuvering the enemy with their swift, secure, and impenetrable communications.

Working in pairs, one handled the radio while the other translated and relayed messages in the Diné language, adapting their vocabulary for the complexities of modern warfare with a phonetic code. Their innovative approach ensured secure communication.

Even today, the legacy of the Navajo Code Talkers endures.

Today and every day, Honor Flight Arizona is forever grateful for our nation’s code talkers!

Semper Fidelis.🇺🇸

08/14/2026

Gone but NEVER forgotten...💚

07/17/2026

Always an honor to be a part of something so special!

07/17/2026

Tickets on sale now! This is an event you DONT want to miss. Tailgate party with free food and drinks, free commemorative coin, and first 300 tickets will get to hold the flag!!! MUST purchase through the link: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Veteransforeign38

07/16/2026

In just one week, your generosity outgrew our home.

Yesterday, we transferred the diapers and wipes to Post 40 Commander John’s truck so they can be stored safely while the 40 for 40 Diaper Drive continues through September.

We are incredibly grateful for every donation so far—but we’re not finished yet.

If you’d still like to help, there’s plenty of time. Every box of diapers and every pack of wipes will go directly to families who need them.

Thank you for believing in this mission. ❤️

To donate:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2SY5MJ3VO0JTJ?ref_=wl_share

07/16/2026

07/07/2026

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The VFW urges Congress to remove Section 108 from the Take Care of America's Veterans Act, preserve the integrity of the disability rating system and pass veterans' priorities without reducing earned disability compensation.

America's obligation to disabled veterans is not negotiable and should never be treated as a source of savings to pay for other legislation. https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2026/7/vfw-defends-longstanding-tradition-of-political-satire-while-opposing-cuts

07/06/2026

🍼 34 DOWN… ONLY 6 TO GO!

&& It’s only been 3 hours!!!!

What started as a simple idea has turned into something incredible.

Because of the generosity of our members, friends, and community, we’ve already received 34 diaper and wipe donations for military families.

Just SIX more donations and we’ll reach our 40 for 40 Challenge goal!

Thank you to everyone who’s helped us get this far. Let’s see who helps us cross the finish line! 💙🇺🇸

Who’s going to be lucky #40? 👶🎉

07/06/2026

You all are QUICK!!! Down 11, 29 more to go! Thank you to everyone who has donated diapers/wipes so far. This community ROCKS!!!! 🫡🫡🫡

07/05/2026

🍼 40 for 40 Challenge

Sometimes, making a difference starts with a simple conversation.

Recently, Post 40 learned about an opportunity to support military families through an upcoming Baby Shower & Resource Fair. We thought… why stop at a few boxes?

So we’re launching the 40 for 40 Challenge.

Our goal is simple:
Collect 40 boxes of diapers to help military families welcome their newest little heroes.

There are two easy ways to help:

🍼 Bring a box of diapers or wipes to our next Post meeting.

📦 Scan the QR code to shop our Amazon Wish List, and your donation will be shipped directly to VFW Post 40.

Whether you donate one pack or several, every contribution brings us one step closer to our goal.

Let’s show what happens when veterans and our community come together to serve once again.

Who’s helping us reach 40? 💙

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2SY5MJ3VO0JTJ?ref_=wl_share