Former VFW Post 2908 Men's Auxiliary

07/17/2025

It was time.

05/30/2025

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05/29/2025

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🇺🇸 Honor a Hero This Father’s Day – For Free! 🇺🇸

Looking for a special way to honor or memorialize a Veteran who is a father or father-like figure in your life? Let Friends of Veterans help you—free of charge.

We’re creating a heartfelt display for Father’s Day weekend in Stanly County and Rowan County, and we want to include your loved one!

🔹 We’re asking for:
1️⃣ A photo of your Veteran
2️⃣ A short story (5–6 sentences max) and/or their name, rank, service branch, and years of service
3️⃣ Whether your submission is in honor of a living Veteran or in memory of one who has passed
4️⃣ Your preferred display location: Stanly County or Rowan County
5️⃣ Your phone number in case we need to reach out to you.

📧 Submit your materials to [email protected] or send us a message here on Facebook.
🗓️ Deadline: June 8, 2025, by 11:59 PM

Let us help you pay tribute to the incredible Veterans in your life. This public display will be a powerful way for our community to celebrate and remember those who served with pride and love. Displays will be open to the public over Father’s Day Weekend (June 13th-June 15th). Surprise your loved one in a simple, cost efficient meaningful Father’s Day gift of honor and love!

📍Exact display locations will be announced soon—stay tuned!

05/25/2025

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We will have a Memorial Day Ceremony Monday (5/26/25) at 11 am. Afterwards we will have hamburgers and hot dogs. All are welcome to join for the Ceremony and camaraderie.

Thank you to all of our Veterans ❤️

02/14/2025

Definitely something they will always remember. Incredible work they are doing.

NASA's Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore made one final please from the International Space Station as they admitted they need to come home.

02/14/2025

02/13/2025

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On February 10, 1952, during the Korean War, Major George Andrew Davis Jr. of the United States Air Force’s 334th Fighter Squadron led a flight of four F-86 Sabre jets near the Yalu River. After two of his pilots had to leave due to oxygen issues, Major Davis and his remaining wingman encountered approximately twelve enemy MiG-15 fighters heading toward friendly fighter-bombers. Despite being outnumbered, Major Davis attacked, shooting down two MiG-15s. While engaging a third, his aircraft was hit, causing it to crash into a mountain. His actions disrupted the enemy formation, allowing the friendly aircraft to complete their mission. For his bravery, Major Davis was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

Davis' career spanned both World War II and the Korean War. With the 342nd Fighter Squadron in the Pacific, Davis flew a P-47 Thunderbolt in numerous combat missions over New Guinea and the Philippines, achieving seven confirmed aerial victories against Japanese aircraft. He earned the Silver Star, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, and nine Air Medals. 

After World War II, Davis continued his service, transitioning to the newly formed United States Air Force. During the Korean War, he commanded the 334th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron and secured 14 confirmed aerial victories against enemy MiG-15 fighters, bringing his total to 21—a feat that made him one of only seven U.S. military pilots to achieve ace status in two wars.

02/07/2025

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USS North Carolina, 17 April 1942. 🫡🇺🇸⚓️⚓️⚓️

01/06/2025

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