VFW 8553

09/02/2026

08/31/2026

Remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and everyone that served during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

08/24/2026

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👀SURGEONS - We've got your QUARTERLY TRAINING opportunity!
Department of Texas State Surgeon Andrea Ortiz is inviting Post and District Surgeons to join her for the Surgeon Quarterly Training on Wednesday, August 26, at 7:00 PM Central.

This training will allow our Surgeons to stay informed, strengthen their knowledge and responsibilities, and connect with other Surgeons throughout the Department.

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM Central
💻 Zoom: https://bit.ly/4hRDKHl

Meeting ID: 871 5979 7316
Passcode: 520795

The training will continue quarterly on the fourth Wednesday, with sessions scheduled through May 2027.

Mark your calendar and make plans to attend these training & connection opportunities!

08/21/2026

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08/17/2026

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🍎 The Central Texas Food Bank and the Austin VA Clinic are teaming up to serve in our community with a drive-thru food pantry!

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
🕤 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
📍 Austin VA Clinic
7901 Metropolis Dr.
Austin, TX 78744

✅ Free for Veterans
✅ Please bring bags or boxes to carry your groceries

For more information, contact:
📞 Nutrition and Food Service: 254-743-0534
📞 Health Care for Homeless Veterans: 254-743-2179

08/15/2026

Received a very generous donation for the Post yesterday. Thank you to the Goodall-Witcher Hospital Auxiliary for their continued support!

08/11/2026

I used the link below and submitted my request to remove Section 108 from TCAVA. Will you join me?



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🚨 ACTION ALERT: Veterans’ earned benefits should never be used to pay for other veterans’ benefits.⁠
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Competing versions of the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (TCAVA) were blocked in the Senate, but the fight isn’t over. The VFW strongly opposes any proposal that would reduce future VA disability compensation to fund expanded benefits.⁠
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📣 Now is the time to make your voice heard. Tell Congress to remove the harmful pay-for and protect the benefits veterans have earned through their service and sacrifice.⁠
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https://votervoice.net/VFW/Campaigns/138781/Respond
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08/11/2026

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A buddy check is more than asking, "How are you?"
It's taking a few moments to intentionally connect with a fellow Veteran and paying attention to how they're really doing.

CONNECT by reaching out.
NOTICE changes in behavior or routine.
ASK honest questions and listen.
ACT if they need support-don't leave them to face life's challenges alone.

A buddy check doesn't require the perfect words. It simply requires showing up.

If your buddy is in crisis, help is available 24/7 through the Veterans Crisis Line.
Call or text 988, then Press 1, or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net.