VFW Post 10900 Auxiliary

07/28/2026

VFW Department of Utah

06/24/2026

Congratulations! This is impactful and we are so proud.

🎉🇺🇸 Congratulations to State Commander Laurie Charry! 🇺🇸🎉

Please join us in celebrating an outstanding achievement by our 2025–2026 State Commander, Laurie Charry!

Through her leadership, dedication, and commitment to our veterans and their families, the Department has reached incredible milestones:

🏆 101% Membership Achievement
⭐ Department All-American Recognition
👑 She has also earned her Triple Crown Award

These accomplishments reflect the hard work of our Posts, Districts, Auxiliary members, and every VFW member across the Department.

State Commander Charry's leadership has inspired excellence and helped strengthen our mission of serving veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

Thank you, Commander Charry, for your tireless service and unwavering dedication. We are proud of your accomplishments and look forward to continued success throughout the year.

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06/23/2026

🇺🇸🎺 What Should Civilians Do When They Hear Taps? 🎺🇺🇸

“What is the proper protocol for civilians when Taps is sounded?”
The answer is simple.
Civilians should stop what they are doing, face the flag or the direction of the music, remove any head covering, and place their right hand over their heart until the final note has faded away.

For veterans and active-duty service members, a hand salute is also appropriate.
Those 24 notes are far more than music. They are our nation’s final expression of gratitude—a moment of remembrance, respect, and reflection.

So the next time you hear Taps, pause for just a moment. Stand quietly. Hand over heart.

And remember those who served.

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💭 Had you ever been taught this protocol?
📣Who will you share this information with for better education?
Tell us in the comments!

06/15/2026

Congrats to our very own Sheila Thayn Steele!! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

🇺🇸✨ Congratulations to the 2026–2027 VFW Auxiliary Department of Utah Officers and Chairmen! ✨🇺🇸

A heartfelt congratulations to all those elected and appointed to serve in leadership roles this year. Your dedication, passion, and commitment to our Veterans, service members, their families, and our communities continue to make a lasting impact.

Special congratulations to:
⭐ President Michelle Russo
⭐ Senior Vice President Rebecca Moyer
⭐ Junior Vice President Sheila Steele
⭐ Treasurer Sherry Howland
⭐ Secretary Jill Von Bon
⭐ Chaplain Brenda Warnshuis
⭐ Conductor Barbara Young
⭐ Chief of Staff Karen George
⭐ Guard Monette McKinnell

And to all Auxiliary Presidents, Chairmen, and Color Bearers who have accepted the call to serve—thank you for stepping forward to lead.

As we begin this new year under the theme "Together, We Rise," we look forward to strengthening our Auxiliaries, supporting one another, and continuing our mission of service.

💙 Thank you for your willingness to serve.
❤️ Thank you for your leadership.
🤍 Together, we rise

Max De St Jeor VFW Auxillary Post 8376
VFW Auxiliary 8307- Layton,UT
Ben G Russo Post & Auxiliary Post #3586
VFW Post 10900 Auxiliary
VFW Auxiliary Post 6395
VFW Post & Auxiliary 1481- Fred J Grant, CPL

VFW Department of Utah

05/23/2026

The story begins after World War I. During the war, bright red poppies grew across the battlefields of Flanders in Belgium. Canadian military doctor John McCrae wrote the famous poem “In Flanders Fields” in 1915 after seeing the flowers growing among soldiers’ graves. The poem helped make the red poppy an international symbol of remembrance.

A French woman named Anna Guérin promoted the idea of selling artificial poppies to raise money for war victims and veterans. In 1922, the Veterans of Foreign Wars became the first veterans organization in the U.S. to organize a nationwide poppy distribution before Memorial Day.

In 1923, the VFW decided the poppies would be assembled by disabled and needy veterans, who would be paid for their work. The veterans making the flowers began calling them “Buddy Poppies” in honor of the buddies who never came home from war. The name was officially adopted and trademarked in 1924.

Today, Buddy Poppies are still distributed around Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Donations help fund veteran assistance programs, rehabilitation services, and support for veterans’ families.

02/22/2026

02/21/2026

What a great idea.

02/21/2026

American Heart Month!

02/21/2026