VFW Post 658 Auxiliary

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Do You Know How to Fly Flags on Memorial Day?

Unlike other periods of national mourning, Memorial Day features a distinct flag etiquette. According to official guidelines from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), compliance requires adherence to a specific timeline:

Sunrise to 11:59 AM, Flag flows at half mask as we mourn and collective grief for the fallen.

11:59 AM, we transition and conclude the mourning period.

Noon, 12 PM, Flag flows at full mask as we celebrate the enduring legacy of those who served.

Sunset, the day long memorial concludes.

Do You Know the Meaning Behind Memorial Day?

Established as a federal holiday on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is dedicated exclusively to honoring U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces.
Originally designated as “Decoration Day” in the wake of the American Civil War, the observance evolved over the subsequent century into a unified National Day of Remembrance. Today, it stands as a solemn commemoration of the human cost of military service, marked across the country by civic parades, memorial services, and grave-decoration ceremonies at national cemeteries.

Now you know why Monday is so special. Enjoy your Memorial celebration and be safe!

05/22/2026

I had the honor to attend the re-dedication ceremony of Sgt. Rodney M. Davis, USMC, Macon's Congressional Medal of Honor recipient from the Vietnam conflict. I will post additional updates as I receive pictures from others. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14h6swDnakW/

05/13/2026

Congratulations to our Young American Creative Patriotic Art winner Elly Wasden. We wish you all the best for your future and know you will have an amazing college experience.

05/13/2026

Presentation of Thank You plaque from the Veterans Council of Macon Bibb County for the purchase of a Safe for their Honor Guard Rifles.

05/13/2026

The Auxiliary Officers for the 2026/2027 year were installed today. Congratulations to all.

05/08/2026

One week from today is Mother's Day. This year, we would like to highlight our VFW AND Auxiliary mothers. Did you join the VFW Auxiliary under the eligibility of your mother? Or were you recruited to join the VFW Auxiliary by your mother? Do you and your mother volunteer together? Or is your volunteer service in her honor? Or is there a mother figure you've met in the Auxiliary who deserves a little celebrating?

Shout out your VFW Auxiliary moms either in the comments or by direct message or email ([email protected], subject: Mother's Day). If you would like to send a photo, we welcome them sent as email attachments, but please do not send links. All submissions must be received by noon CST on Friday, May 8, 2026 to be included.

We look forward to recognizing your incredible VFW Auxiliary mothers!

05/07/2026

As we are wrapping up another year, today we celebrated some amazing students and teachers. First we visited Vineville Academy of the Arts and presented Awards to three very talented young ladies who won the Illustrating America Art Contest.
Next we went to John R Lewis Elementary School to present Thank You Gift Baskets to five Kindergarten classes. These student made Christmas Cards and Valentines Cards for our Veterans this past year bringing smiles and good spirit to Veterans at the Georgia War Veterans Home.
What a special day.