Adams-Coney-Frew Post 244

09/01/2026

08/29/2026

Please Reserve your Selection by Wednesday for this Friday
Takeout Available 508-867-9974

08/15/2026

Please Reserve your Dinner by Wednesday for this Friday
Takeout Available 508-867-9974

08/12/2026

Due to The 911 Ceremony
The Friday Dinner Specials will be Available on Thursday September 10th
Menu will be Posted

08/06/2026

National Purple Heart Day is observed every year on August 7th to honor service members who were wounded or killed in combat while serving in the U.S. military. The date marks the creation of the original award, the Badge of Military Merit, established by General George Washington on August 7, 1782.Key FactsOldest Honor: It is the oldest military decoration still given to U.S. service members.Meaning: The award goes to those hurt or killed by enemy action.Status: It is an unofficial national observance, meaning government offices and businesses stay open.Local Events: Cities and counties often light up public buildings in purple or hold community ceremonies to thank local veterans and Gold Star families.If you'd like, I can share:The history of how George Washington's badge became the modern medalInformation on local events or memorials nearby

08/04/2026

The United States Coast Guard is an official branch of the U.S. Armed Forces and traces its origins to August 4, 1790, making it older than the modern U.S. Navy. It operates under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime and can transfer to the Department of the Navy during wartime.History and OrganizationFounding: Authorized by Alexander Hamilton as the Revenue Cutter Service to collect import tariffs and stop smuggling.Merger: Officially named the Coast Guard in 1915 after combining the Revenue Cutter Service and the U.S. Life-Saving Service.Size: Employs roughly 44,500 active-duty members and thousands of reservists and civilian volunteers, making it smaller in personnel than many police departments.Daily Operations and DutiesSearch and Rescue: Responds to about 20,000 rescue cases and saves roughly 4,000 lives each year.Law Enforcement: Conducts drug interdictions, migrant interceptions, and boards vessels in U.S. waters without a warrant to check for illegal activities.Environmental Protection: Responds to thousands of oil and hazardous chemical spill incidents annually.
Happy Birthday US Coast Guard