Post 7166 VFW & Auxiliary

06/22/2026

Washington D. Alexander
At Rest

05/17/2026

Post members and Auxiliary visit residence of Pine View during our Day of Service. A few games of bingo with prizes for the winners and some fun for all. We also had the pleasure of proving some goodies to all the individuals there.

03/06/2026

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Bruce Crandall kept turning his helicopter back toward the gunfire.

It was November 14, 1965, in the Ia Drang Valley, Vietnam. American soldiers were surrounded and outnumbered. Enemy fire was so intense that medical evacuation helicopters refused to land. Wounded men were bleeding out on the battlefield.

Crandall did not accept that.

Born on February 17, 1933, in Olympia, Washington, he was a 32 year old Army major commanding an air cavalry unit. When he learned that injured soldiers were trapped without ammunition or medical support, he made a decision that could cost him everything.

He flew into the landing zone.

Not once.

22 times.

Each time, bullets ripped through the air. His helicopter was hit repeatedly. The landing zone was barely secure. Soldiers dove for cover as he touched down. He delivered ammunition. He loaded the wounded. He lifted off again into enemy fire.

Other pilots refused to fly. Crandall kept going.

By the end of the day, dozens of soldiers were evacuated because he refused to leave them behind. Many later said they would have died without those flights.

For his actions, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. It was later upgraded to the Medal of Honor in 2007, 42 years after the battle.

He had already retired as a colonel.

For decades, few outside military circles knew his name.

He once flew straight into overwhelming fire 22 times so others could live. Recognition came nearly half a century later.

Story based on historical records. This post is for educational purposes.

01/28/2026

UPDATE for SENIOR CITIZENS FOOD DISTRIBUTION:
We will attempt to list upcoming scheduled distribution as best we can. 29 Jul & 4 Aug 2026. Moved to 29 Jun vs 22 July without notification once again. Don't know why they can't let people k ow to update the web notifications.

Veterans and seniors can go over to the Senior Citizens Building in South Hill behind the Library, 411 King Street, South Hill Virginia 23970, on the 1st Tuesday and 4th Wednesday, after the 4th Tuesday of each month to receive food.

You can get an additional items for $8.00 a month, get a box/bag with food items in it.

Must sign up for these programs by stopping by or calling for more information call (434) 447-4359

Some other resources
Bread Box Food Pantry
Ray of Hope Food Pantry
Upper Room Ministries
Lake Country Area Agency on Aging

01/23/2026

When shoveling help out our first responders by giving them 3 feet around the hydrant close to your house. This saves them time and possibility lives.

Do you have a extinguisher in your house?

Stay warm and check on your neighbors. Above all be safe!

01/22/2026

With the potential weather coming this weekend, right now is a good time to prepare! Below are information and tips about how to prepare and stay safe during severe winter weather and storms.

Severe winter weather can cut off heat, power, and communication services. These impacts can last a few hours or several days. It's important to have emergency supplies on-hand at home and in your vehicle. See the attachment and take a look at these helpful resources:

Winter Weather: https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather
Build an Emergency Supply Kit: https://www.ready.gov/kit
How to prepare for a Winter Storm (video; 0:40): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNPrwmW6Htc
What to do during a Blizzard (video; 0:37): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMjlcw2M4I8
Cold Weather Safety for MRC Volunteers https://youtu.be/uXMMDSKUaVY
Stay off the roads during winter weather as much as possible. Monitor road conditions using Virginia 511 (also available as an app):

Virginia 511: https://511.vdot.virginia.gov/
Consider installing a weather app on your phone, and bookmark these websites for quick access:

NWS Wakefield main page: https://www.weather.gov/akq/
NWS Wakefield Winter Weather Page: https://www.weather.gov/akq/winter
For the most current NWS Wakefield briefing (updated daily): https://www.weather.gov/akq/Brief

Hydrographs (showing stages and flows over time) are available through the National Water Prediction Service by clicking site names.

01/20/2026

During the last meeting members were reminded of preparedness. As the colder months have us inside more it's a great time to go through your kits: first-aid, car kit, emergency food & water, contact list and others. This is a continuation from that with some helpful links. The photo is one members car bag. Cant overlook the fact we may be in for a bit of snow. Be Prepared!

For more information about being prepared, please visit https://www.ready.gov/ and make the pledge to !

Resolve to be Ready in 2026 by:

Knowing your threats & hazards: Identify the threats and hazards your home, business/place of work, or commuting route may face and learn ways to protect or mitigate against them. Common hazards in our area include thunderstorms, flooding, winter storms, extreme cold/heat, power outages, civil disturbance, etc. Discover what hazards are in your home here: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/2/atp-safelinks.html

Build a Kit: Pack the essentials and be prepared to be on your own for at least 3 days (72 hours). Make sure you have kits for your pets, kids, and anyone else in your household that have special accommodations! For a checklist of supplies and other ideas, go to this link here: https://www.ready.gov/kit

Make a Plan: Every household should have an emergency plan that includes how to communicate with family, friends, and neighbors during disasters and where you'll meet if you can't make it home. Identify out-of-area contacts in case local communication lines are not accessible. For more information and plan templates, check out ready.gov here: https://www.ready.gov/plan

Stay Informed/Get Tech Ready: Being informed is an integral part of being prepared! Make sure to sign up for local alerts to receive any important information from your jurisdiction. Download Make sure to follow your county/city, health department, and MRC social media. Download the FEMA app to get real-time alerts and safety tips.

Do You Have Pets? Some special things to consider if you have pets; take a current photo of you and your pet together just in case you get separated, make sure your pet's microchip registration is updated, and make sure you know of pet friendly shelters or hotels in your area if you need to evacuate.

Info provided by Southside Medical Reserve Corp.