VFW Post 261

05/27/2026

New VA clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of methylenedioxymethamphetamine-assisted therapy, or MDMA-assisted therapy, for the treatment of severe mental health disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder.

05/26/2026

Comradeship and friendships bonds are very strong when forged during wartime.
Sincere condolences for your loss Larry Lyman.

IN MEMORIUM

The call to duty is a sacred and respected honor regardless of what country’s uniform you might wear. This is especially significant when US servicemen and women serve with their counterparts from other countries.

VFW Post 261 Life Legacy member Larry Lyman experienced this during his extended tour assignment in Vietnam.
Larry ‘s Australian Army counterpart was Corporal Geoff Campbell. Their relationship started in 1968 and continued until May 23 when Geoff passed away.
Geoff’s wife Vicki was an Australian Army officer (nurse) but sadly also passed away several years ago.

Over 50+ years, Geoff and his family members (even some of Geoff’s Aussie friends) came to the US and stayed with Larry for months at a time.
Geoff was his regional representative (like our District Commander) for the Australian Veteran foreign service (our VFW). During one visit, Geoff and Vicki presented their Post Australian flag and citation to the American Legion Post Larry was a member of (Albany, NY).

Australia has lost a son, but the world has lost a special soul.
Rest In Peace, mate.
Geoff was 82.

05/25/2026

The VFW calls on America to remember the true, somber meaning of Memorial Day, honoring the fallen heroes who forfeited their futures to defend our freedom.

05/24/2026

In accordance with the U.S. Flag Code [U.S.C. Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 7(m)], on Memorial Day the United States flag is to be displayed at half-staff from sunrise until noon only, then raised briskly to the top of the staff.

05/23/2026

Happy 80th Birthday to All American Post 261 Quartermaster Larry Lyman !!!
Much of the success of Post 261 is due to tireless efforts of this outstanding Comrade. Time and circumstance have placed LL in semi retirement from the Post but the Post would not be where it is without him.
Thanks and the Happiest of Birthdays to one of the best !!!

05/22/2026

Congratulations to the newly installed Officers for VFW Post 261 for the year 2026-27.
From left to right....Jr Vice Sheila Ann Helmold, Quartermaster Cherie Campbell, Commander Tammy Sgro, Sr Vice Dennis Lewandowski.

05/21/2026

As we approach Memorial Day, we will be paying tribute to five past VFW National Commanders whose service and leadership left a lasting mark on our organization and those they served. Today we remember past VFW National Commander Congressman Richard Roudebush, interred at Arlington National Cemetery on 02/06/1995 in Section 30, Grave 432-RH.
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05/17/2026

05/16/2026

The VFW honors the strength and readiness of our active duty, Guard, and Reserve service members this Armed Forces Day, while calling on the nation to provide year-round support for the military families who share in the sacrifice of service.

05/15/2026

On this Peace Officers Memorial Day, we pause to honor all those at the local, state and federal levels who’ve sacrificed greatly for us in the line of duty.