VFW Post 6624 Evans, CO

06/17/2026

📣 Please Note: There will be no Post Brunch on June 28 due to convention activities.

We look forward to seeing everyone back soon—be sure to join us on July 5th for the Auxiliary Brunch! 🍳

Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

06/16/2026

Our open house is fast approaching- mark your calendars for July 25th from 11am-2pm and come hang out with us at Station 2. Things you don't want to miss: Kona Ice, FREE food, obstacle courses, giveaways and dunk tank fun!

06/15/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Marcus Merian, Brenda Ron Wright, Fred Scheck, Marilyn Clark Peters, David Meek, Colleen Yetter Lackey, Theresa Irene Windisch

06/14/2026

06/14/2026

Flag Day commemorates June 14, 1777, when the Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution, designating the flag as 13 alternating red and white stripes and 13 white stars on a blue canton representing the original 13 colonies. The resolution was passed during the Revolutionary War, when the colonies needed a unified national symbol.

1861: The idea of a “Flag Birthday” emerged during the Civil War, when the Fort Sumter flag became a Union symbol Wikipedia.

1885: Wisconsin schoolteacher Bernard J. Cigrand first formally observed June 14 in his school, urging others to celebrate the flag Britannica+1.

1916: President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day Wikipedia+1.

1949: Congress made June 14 a permanent National Flag Day Wikipedia+1.

1937: Pennsylvania became the first state to make it a state holiday Wikipedia.
Observances
While not an official federal holiday, Flag Day is marked each year by:

Flying the U.S. flag on public and private properties.

National Flag Week (the week of June 14), when the president issues a proclamation encouraging flag displays Britannica.

Educational events, patriotic displays, and community gatherings.

The original 1777 flag design had stars arranged in a circle to symbolize equality among the colonies The Old Farmer's Almanac.

The current star count increases with each new state joining the Union.

The red, white, and blue colors were inspired by the British Union Jack, but the design was adapted to represent American independence

06/14/2026

If it's your military branch birthday bring something in today that shows you were or are still serving in the Army and receive ONE FREE DRINK (Well drinks or domestic beers)

The U.S. Army was established on June 14, 1775, when the Second Continental Congress authorized the enlistment of riflemen to serve the colonies during the Revolutionary War, more than a year before the Declaration of Independence

06/12/2026

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06/12/2026

National Women Veterans Recognition Day honors the service and contributions of women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, highlighting both their historic and ongoing roles.

National Women Veterans Recognition Day was established to recognize and celebrate the important contributions of women in the military. Women have served in various capacities in the U.S. Armed Forces for over a century, initially in nursing and administrative roles and later in combat and leadership positions. Despite their service, women veterans have historically received less public recognition, and this day aims to acknowledge their sacrifices and achievements. The day is officially observed on June 12 each year, the anniversary of the U.S. Women’s Army Corps being integrated into the regular Army in 1948.

Recognizing women veterans not only celebrates their service but also draws attention to challenges unique to women veterans, including access to healthcare, homelessness prevention, and acknowledgment of their achievements in military history. This observance helps highlight the growing role of women in defense, promotes equity in veteran benefits, and inspires future generations to consider military service.

By acknowledging National Women Veterans Recognition Day, communities across the United States contribute to a broader understanding and appreciation of the diverse history and continued efforts of women in uniform.