VFW Post 1809 Rodney J Hobbs - Monroe, La

06/02/2026

Crawfish will be $4.50 donation per lb. That includes corn and potatoes.
Veterans get first 3lbs free!

06/01/2026

The VFW marks PTSD Awareness Month by reminding veterans they are never alone, promoting vital lifelines, and fighting for expanded mental health care.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

GRAND MARSHAL, CHRISTOPHER BULLOCK
Christopher was born in Shreveport on 11/14/1978 and raised in Lincoln Parish.
He served on active duty in the US Army from 11/15/2000 to 12/23/2003 with the 2nd ACR at Fort Polk, LA. The 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment is the longest active serving Cavalry Regiment in the US Army. During this time, he deployed to Iraq for combat operations with RSS Maintenance Troop, 2nd ACR.
After returning to the states he enlisted with the Louisiana Army National Guard from 12/23/2003 to 04/19/2016. During his ARNG service, he served his community under countless Louisiana state orders including Hurricane Katrina from 10/2005 to 12/2005.
He deployed for combat operations in Afghanistan from 09/2011 to 09/2012 with the 1022 Engineer Co. from West Monroe, LA. During this deployment, he was awarded the Combat Action Badge.
After 16 years of service, he was medically retired in 2016.
He continues to serve his community as an employee of the Ouachita Parish School Board as a school bus driver for Sterlington Elementary. He also gives countless hours of service to his fellow veterans with VFW Post 1809.

05/31/2026

Another great man and veteran!

05/31/2026

Grand Marshal: Thomas Crews
Tom Crews was born March 12, 1944, in Pine Bluff, Ark. He grew up in Monroe and graduated from Ouachita Parish High School. He comes from a family of veterans; both of his brothers served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Tom enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1962 as a jet fighter mechanic. His first assignment was to Perrin AFB Sherman, TX with the 4780th Organization Maintenance Squadron. Perrin was a pilot training base. Tom served as a jet fighter mechanic and crew-chief on a TF-102A aircraft.
In the Summer of 1965, the US was building up forces in Southeast Asia. Tom received orders to Korat Air Base in Thailand with the 6234th Combat Support Group. He worked on the flight line maintaining and arming F-105 Thunderchief fighter aircraft. Later he was assigned to the “Tank Farm” responsible for constructing external fuel tanks for the F-105s and later the new F-4c Phantoms as they deployed to Korat Air Base.
Upon returning to Perrin, AFB Tom was promoted to A1C and assigned as shift supervisor on Pre-Flight for F flight. He completed his active-duty service on Aug 15, 1966, and transferred to the US Air Force Reserve until Aug 15, 1968. He returned to Monroe and in November 1966 he began a long and rewarding career with United Gas Pipeline Co. He maintained employment there until his retirement on March 28, 2008.
While his son was in his formative years, Tom coached Dixie League Youth ball. He remembers those years fondly and is still often called coach by former players and now their kids. He experienced great personal loss through the deaths of his daughter (1995), son (2020) and wife (2021) over the years. With most of his family gone, he has found a new family in VFW Post 1809. He is very appreciative to Post Commander Chris LeGuin and his wife, Stepheni, for their commitment to this community of veterans.

05/29/2026

Post night out!

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

It’s that time again. Last Thursday(May 28th)of the month. It’s VFW Post 1809 Rodney J Hobbs - Monroe, La night out at Flying Tiger Brewery! Come out and listen to the sounds of Mandolin State and enjoy the best pizza and beer you’ve ever had! Flying Tiger is a proud supporter of veterans and is VETERAN OWNED! Fun starts at 6! All are welcome to attend!