VFW Post 3408

06/06/2026

D-Day

06/06/2026

Today marks the 82nd Anniversary of D-Day.

On June 6, 1944, 156,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on the shores of Normandy. As the largest seaborne invasion in history, D-Day acted as a major turning point in liberating Europe from N**i control. We remember today those who lost their lives and pay tribute.

Fewer than 1% of those who stormed the beaches that day or fought in Operation Overlord, the Normandy battle that ensued, lasting nearly three months, are still living. We keep them in our thoughts today, too, as we extend to each our deepest gratitude.

Lastly, we remember those who returned home but are no longer with us. You were our VFW elders, our heroes, our family, our friends. You are forever in our hearts.

"You are about to embark on the great crusade toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you… I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle." - Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower

"They fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate." - President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

06/06/2026

Never forget the bravery and sacrifice of our WWII veterans. ❤️🫡

06/01/2026

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Doddridge County 4-H is putting together an Honor Wall that will be displayed throughout the week of 4-H camp to honor our military men and women.

Submit your Veteran/Active Duty Military member's name & photo to the Extension Office for us to display. You can stop by and we will scan in and return your photo immediately, you can send it through the mail, or by email.

05/30/2026

05/27/2026

It’s a good day to jump out of a perfectly good airplane! Join us LIVE on Instagram tomorrow, Thursday, May 28 to learn more about our upcoming historic D-Day jump and the mission behind our friends at Fox Force! 🪂🇺🇸

📍 Instagram ⎸ .force.lv
📆 Thurs., May 28, 2026
🕓 3 p.m. CDT / 4 p.m. EDT

04/30/2026

228 years ago in 1798, the U.S. Congress established the Department of the Navy to create a dedicated executive department focused on naval affairs, responding to threats like the Quasi-War with France and the Barbary Pirates off the coast of Africa.

This historic move ensured expert leadership and oversight for all naval operations. It also marked the year the Continental , originally formed in 1775 and disbanded in 1783, were re-established as the United States Marine Corps and placed under the Navy's jurisdiction, solidifying the enduring partnership between the two.

For 228 years, this collaboration has been crucial in ensuring the Marine Corps is the first to fight. It has facilitated the training, equipping, and maintaining of combat-ready forces, continually embodied by the powerful synergy between the Navy and Marine Corps team. Happy 228th Anniversary to the U.S. Department of the Navy!

✍️ (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by Lance Cpl. Matthew Morales)

🖌️ (U.S. Navy painting by Tomiro)

04/27/2026

Lewisburg, WV- I haven’t been to this Renaissance Festival but I have been to one before. A lot of fun!

04/26/2026

Run for the Wall…

Run For The Wall is an organized cross-country motorcycle ride to honor our veterans, their families and friends and to raise awareness of those still missing – Prisoners of War (POW) and Missing in Action (MIA).

We hope that you will join us on May 21, 2026 at 9am as we welcome these riders to the WV State Capitol Complex.