Virgil Wilson VFW Post 4961

06/14/2026

06/07/2026

"Almighty God… Our sons, pride of our Nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor."

— President Franklin D. Roosevelt, D-Day Prayer,
June 6, 1944

As President Roosevelt spoke these words to the nation, thousands of American paratroopers were already descending through the darkness over Nazi-occupied France.

Among them were Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division.

Scattered across the Normandy countryside by enemy fire, clouds, and confusion, the paratroopers fought to regroup behind enemy lines and accomplish their mission as the invasion of Normandy unfolded around them. Some landed directly into combat. Some drowned in flooded marshes. Many never made it out of the night.

Yet the airborne kept pushing forward.

One of those Soldiers was Private Bob Rooney. During the jump into Normandy, Rooney was wounded by enemy fire. The bullet tore through the coat he wore on D-Day. Years later, he embroidered the hole with red thread, a powerful reminder of the moment that changed his life forever.

Today, visitors to the U.S. Army Airborne & Special Operations Museum can see Rooney's coat on exhibit, along with D-Day artifacts, photographs, and displays that preserve the stories of the airborne Soldiers who helped secure a foothold in Europe and change the course of World War II.

Additionally, to commemorate the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day, join us today from 10 AM to 2 PM as D-Day reenactors bring history to life in the Museum lobby.

Admission and parking are free.

Remember the men who jumped into darkness before the dawn.

06/07/2026

In this colorized photo taken on the evening of 5 June 1944, Soldiers from Fox Company, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division are pictured waiting for their C-47 to take off to Normandy.

Robert “Bob” Noody is pictured second from right with the bazooka. Looking back, Noody said he must have weighed at least 250 pounds, encumbered with his M-1 rifle, a bazooka, three rockets, land mines, and other assorted "necessities."

Fifty feet of rope hung from his chest, which he later used to lower his leg bag to the ground, easing his fall and ensuring he was ready to fight. He landed behind the mayor’s house at Sainte-Mère-Église. In the ensuing days, Noody utilized his bazooka to destroy a German tank that threatened his unit outside of Carentan. For this action Robert Noody received a Bronze Star with Oak leave Cluster. It was his first and last bazooka usage, as he expended the three rockets he carried into battle. A leg wound at Carentan ended his Normandy adventure.

He was only 20 years old on D-Day, and later in the war, Noody made the Operation Market Garden jump and fought with Fox Company from Eindhoven to the Rhine. Noody was discharged from the Army in November 1945 at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and received two Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star for his actions in Carentan, two Presidential Unit Citations and the French Croix de Guerre.

What a hero!

06/07/2026

Today we commemorate the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. We honor the bravery and sacrifice of the Allied troops on the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944, a day that forever changed the course of history. May we never forget their courage and heroism.

06/05/2026

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🤠🎶 TONIGHT! Line Dancing at the VFW in Seaford! 🎶🤠

Ready to kick off your weekend on the dance floor? Join us tonight for a fun-filled evening of line dancing, great music, and plenty of requests!

📅 Tonight – Friday Night Line Dancing
📍 VFW Post 4961
9767 Middleford Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
💵 $8 Cover
🔞 21+ Event

🎵 Requests all night long
💃 Lessons throughout the evening
🤠 Dances for a variety of skill levels
🍻 Full bar available

Whether you’re a regular or thinking about joining us for the first time, come out, hit the dance floor, and have some fun with us!

See the event page for additional details. Looking forward to another great Friday night in Seaford! 👢🔥🎶

Who’s coming out tonight? 💃🤠🕺

06/04/2026

Our Family Bought flowers for our First Lady Lori Allebach Phippin. As many of you know Lori has been in the Hospital since Monday night. Great News the Commander was able to negotiate her release tonight. We are stronger together Family Service Sacrifice.

05/18/2026

Meet Our Post Commander Thomas Phippin and Our Post Auxiliary President Lori Bailey both of these Individuals embody our Post Motto of VFW Family, Service, Sacrifice. We have a lot going on at the Post and we have even Greater things in store for this coming year.