South Hackensack VFW Post 8005

09/02/2026

Happy VJ Day! OTD in 1945, Japan surrendered onboard the USS Missouri, officially ending World War II.

09/01/2026

OTD in 1939, N**i Germany invaded Poland, marking the beginning of World War II. America would remain neutral until December 7, 1941. Over the course of 6 years, death and destruction would spread across the globe. We remember all the fallen Allied Soldiers, the fallen members of the resistance, and the innocent civilians.

08/30/2026

After the completion of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedoms Sentinel began. From January 1, 2015 to August 30, 2021, American and other NATO forces remained in Afghanistan for counter terrorism, and support the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. However, on August 15, 2021, the Republic fell to Taliban forces. American citizens, Afghanistan citizens at risk, and all American forces would leave Afghanistan. On August 30, 2021, the last Americans would leave Afghanistan, ending a 20 year stint.

08/26/2026

Today, we remember the 13 service members who were killed at Abbey Gate during the Afghanistan withdrawal. May they all rest in peace.

08/25/2026

OTD in 1944, Allied Forces liberated Paris. Just 80 days after D Day, the French Capital was free from N**i's.

08/17/2026

08/09/2026

August 9, 1945, the second and hopefully last ever nuclear bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. Days after the Hiroshima bomb, US Forces decided to drop the second of 2 atomic bombs since Japan had not yet indicated that they would surrender. The target was originally Kokura. However the city was obscured by clouds and smoke from fire bombings that had occurred in Yahata. So the B-29 "Bockscar" made its way to Nagasaki. It dropped the bomb at 11:02 AM JST. It is estimated that 35,000 to 40,000 people were killed instantly. Another 20,000 to 40,000 would die days, weeks and months later from complications. A total of 60,000 to 80,000 people total would be killed and countless others would suffer health problems for the rest of their lives.

On August 10, 1945, Japan announced its intent to surrender.

08/07/2026

The Purple Heart is a U.S. Military decoration presented to service members wounded or killed by enemy action, while serving in the U.S. military. It is a solemn distinction and indicates that a service member has greatly sacrificed themselves or made the ultimate sacrifice, while in the line of duty.

According to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, more than 1.8 million Purple Heart medals have been presented to service members since the award was created in 1782. Today, please join us in remembering and honoring all Purple Heart recipients.

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08/06/2026

August 6, 1945, at 08:15 AM, the atomic bomb "Little Boy" was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. It fell for 44.4 seconds before detonating at 1,968 ft. A total of 66,000 people would be killed, including 40,000 Japanese soldiers.

07/27/2026

OTD in 1953, the Korean War came to an end with an armistice. After three years of bloody conflict, 36,515 Americans were killed. We will never forget all those who fought bravely to preserve freedom for South Korea.