VFW Post 5412

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VFW Post 5412 meets at the Ponds Community Center in Burke, VA on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 PM.

To contact the post via mail:
VFW Post 5412
5249 Ridge Court
Fairfax, VA 22032 While Post 5412 does not operate a canteen or bar, we are devoted to serving veteran needs and community activities in Burke.

08/16/2026

Today is National Airborne Day!

On August 16, 1940, 86 years ago, the U.S. Army successfully tested the concept of inserting ground combat forces behind a battle line by parachute.

Today, all military parachutists from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force complete the same training to become a military parachutist.

Hug a Paratrooper today!

08/07/2026

Today is National Purple Heart Day.

Today, August 7, 2026 is the 94th anniversary of the establishment of the Purple Heart Medal.

Purple Heart Day is a national day of remembrance honoring men and women who served within the military and received the Purple Heart for being wounded or killed in combat.

The Purple Heart was initially designed as The Badge of Military Merit, an honor created by General George Washington in 1782 for “singularly meritorious action.” Few soldiers were awarded the badge during the Revolutionary War, and the badge was not awarded again.

General Douglas MacArthur established the modern Purple Heart on August 7, 1932 during the bicentennial of George Washington’s Birthday. During World War II, the Purple Heart changed from an award for meritorious service to one honoring those who were wounded or killed in war.

The Purple Heart is currently awarded to military service members wounded or killed during combat operations. The medal poignantly reminds us of the price of freedom and the sacrifices made by those who’ve served.

07/27/2026

On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice was signed to officially end hostilities in the Korean War that began on June 25, 1950 when the North Korean Army invaded South Korea. The armistice established a ceasefire between North Korea (supported by China and the Soviet Union) and South Korea (backed by United Nations forces from 21 nations and led by the United States)

The Armistice created the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) as a buffer between the two nations, but the agreement did not result in a formal peace treaty. A final peace settlement has never been achieved.

We owe a special debt of gratitude to all Korea War Veterans and thanks to all military service members who have served in Korea since then.

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday to the United States of America as we celebrate our independence!

We hope you all enjoy the festivities on this special holiday as we celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

06/14/2026

Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Army!
(established June 14, 1775)

and Happy Flag Day! (authorized by the Flag Act of 1777 on June 14 of that year)

06/06/2026

June 6, 1944:
Drop zones Albany, Boston, Chicago, Detroit.
Beach heads Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword.

As we remember D-Day and the Allied invasion of Europe, we thank that great generation of men and women for their sacrifice and for doing what they needed to do to protect us and the world.

“At the core, the American citizen soldiers knew the difference between right and wrong, and they didn’t want to live in a world in which wrong prevailed. So they fought, and won, and we, all of us, living and yet to be born, must be forever profoundly grateful.” - Stephen Ambrose

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Ponds Community Center
Burke, VA
22015

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https://www.vfw.org/

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