VFW Elwood Perkins Post 8336

10/29/2026

🇺🇸 Military History Thursday | VFW Post 8336

THE MISSION THAT BROUGHT THE WORLD TO THE BRINK

On October 27, 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis reached its most dangerous point.

U.S. Air Force Major Rudolf Anderson Jr. was flying a U-2 reconnaissance mission over Cuba when a Soviet surface-to-air missile struck his aircraft. Anderson was killed, becoming the crisis’s only American combat casualty.

The photographs gathered by U-2 pilots gave American leaders vital information about Soviet nuclear missile sites in Cuba. Anderson understood the danger, yet continued the mission.

His death came as military and political leaders considered actions that could have escalated into nuclear war. President John F. Kennedy chose to continue negotiations, and an agreement to remove the missiles followed the next day.

Major Anderson’s story reminds us that accurate intelligence, personal courage, and sound judgment can determine the course of history.

VFW Elwood Perkins Post 8336 remembers Major Rudolf Anderson Jr. and honors all service members who accepted great risks to defend our nation.



Reference: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force — Cuban Missile Crisis

The Air Force identifies Anderson as the crisis’s lone combat casualty and records that President Kennedy posthumously awarded him the first Air Force Cross.

10/26/2026

17 days until … we get to honor the United States Veterans with our 2026 Moapa Valley Veterans Day Parade. This year’s parade will take place on Wednesday, November 11th. The parade will begin at 11:11am. Be sure to fill out and submit the entry application if you would like to participate.
❤️🤍💙

10/25/2026

🎃 Welcome, Moapa Valley Corn maze

VFW Elwood Perkins Post 8336 is pleased to welcome Moapa Valley Corn maze as a sponsor. Located at 3715 N Pioneer Road in Logandale, the seasonal farm offers activities for daytime visits and after-dark outings.

Visitors can explore the 9-acre corn maze, visit the pumpkin patch and photo spots, cheer at the pig races, and enjoy farm activities such as the petting zoo, pedal carts, bounce pillow, cow train, and corn pit and playground. The farm also lists a day hayride and after-dark attractions, including a Haunted Corn Maze, Haunted Hayride, and Zombie Paintball.

We appreciate Moapa Valley Corn maze’s support for local veterans and the Moapa Valley community. Activity availability and hours vary by date, so check the farm’s current schedule before visiting.

**Moapa Valley Cornmaze**
3715 N Pioneer Rd
Logandale, NV 89021
[ mvcornmaze.com](https://www.mvcornmaze.com/)

Send a message to learn more

10/23/2026

🇺🇸 VFW POST 8336 — MILITARY HISTORY THURSDAY 🇺🇸

⚓ THE BATTLE OF LEYTE GULF — THE FIGHT FOR THE PHILIPPINES

📅 October 23–26, 1944

During World War II, American and Allied naval forces fought one of the largest naval battles in history in the waters surrounding the Philippines.

The Battle of Leyte Gulf was a critical part of the campaign to liberate the Philippines from Japanese occupation.

⚔️ A BATTLE AGAINST THE ODDS

The fighting involved battleships, aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, and hundreds of aircraft.

One of the most remarkable moments occurred off Samar, where a small American naval force known as “Taffy 3” faced a much more powerful Japanese fleet.

Despite being heavily outgunned, American destroyers, destroyer es**rts, and es**rt carriers fought courageously to protect the invasion forces.

🇺🇸 COURAGE UNDER FIRE

The destroyer USS Johnston (DD-557), commanded by Commander Ernest E. Evans, charged toward the Japanese fleet, launching torpedoes and engaging much larger enemy warships.

Evans and many of his crew were killed. His extraordinary leadership earned him a posthumous Medal of Honor.

⭐ WHY WE REMEMBER

The Battle of Leyte Gulf dealt a devastating blow to Japan's naval power and helped secure the Allied return to the Philippines.

It remains a powerful example of courage, sacrifice, and determination against overwhelming odds.

Today, we honor the Sailors and aviators who fought in this historic battle—especially those who never returned home.

🇺🇸 REMEMBER THE PAST. HONOR THE FALLEN. SUPPORT THE LIVING.

VFW Elwood Perkins Post 8336
Moapa Valley, Nevada

10/16/2026

🇺🇸 Military History Thursday | VFW Post 8336

THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHT: CONNECTING TROOPS WITH HOME

During World War II, a letter from home could lift a service member’s spirits—but millions of pieces of mail had piled up in Europe, waiting to reach their destinations.

In 1945, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the “Six Triple Eight,” took on the challenge. Led by Major Charity Adams, these women worked around the clock in Birmingham, England, sorting and redirecting long-delayed letters and packages.

Given six months to clear the backlog, they completed the mission in just three months.

Their motto said it best: “No Mail, Low Morale.”

Facing racial and gender discrimination, the women of the Six Triple Eight demonstrated determination, skill, and dedication. Their work helped reconnect troops with the people they loved.

VFW Elwood Perkins Post 8336 honors their service and reminds our community that every military mission depends on people whose contributions deserve to be remembered.



Reference: U.S. Army — “No Mail, Low Morale”: The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion

10/14/2026

⚓🇺🇸 Happy 251st Birthday, United States Navy! 🇺🇸⚓

On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress established the Continental Navy, beginning a proud legacy of service at sea.

VFW Elwood Perkins Post 8336 salutes the Sailors—past and present—whose courage, dedication, and sacrifice have helped defend our nation. We also honor the Navy families who support them and remember the shipmates who never returned home.

To our Navy veterans here in Moapa Valley and around the world: thank you for standing the watch.

⚓ Honor. Courage. Commitment.

Navy veterans, share your ship, duty station, or years of service in the comments!

10/09/2026

🇺🇸 VETERANS DAY WEEKEND OFF-ROAD RUN! 🇺🇸

Join VFW Elwood Perkins Post 8336 for a weekend of off-road adventure and community at Logandale Trails!

📅 November 13–15, 2026
🛞 Wheel at your own pace and choice all weekend!
📍 Camping and dinner: Clark County Fairgrounds, Logandale, NV

🏕️ Camp spots and RV hookups available.
☕ Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate available each morning before the runs start.
🍽️ Saturday night dinner: $15 per person — menu to be determined.

Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends and family and enjoy a Veterans Day weekend with us.

📌 Please reserve camp spots by November 1, if possible.

Reservations and questions:
Phillip Mullins, VFW Post 8336 Commander
📞 702-280-1690
📧 [email protected]

10/09/2026

🇺🇸 Military History Thursday | VFW Post 8336

THE BERLIN AIRLIFT: A City Supplied. Hope Delivered.

In June 1948, Soviet forces blocked road, rail, and water access to western Berlin. American and British aircrews responded by flying in food and fuel—keeping a city supplied through the Berlin Airlift.

One American pilot, 1st Lt. Gail Halvorsen, added something small but unforgettable: candy attached to tiny parachutes for Berlin’s children. Fellow airmen and supporters joined the effort, which became known as Operation Little Vittles.

Remembered as the “Candy Bomber,” Halvorsen showed how a simple act of kindness could bring hope during a crisis.

VFW Elwood Perkins Post 8336 honors the service members whose dedication—and compassion—helped shape history.

Learn more from the U.S. Air Force:
https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1634294/candy-bomber-delivered-chocolate-hope-to-berlin/

Seventy years ago, with Adolf Hitler’s crumbled Third Reich still fresh in their memories and Joseph Stalin’s Soviet Union having a choke hold on their future, Berlin’s children were starving.