West Des Moines VFW, Emerick-Williams VFW Post 8879 in Valley Junction

04/10/2026

04/03/2026

I have developed a audio podcast with first 5 episode available on Spotify. Geared towards combat veterans and using Warrior Study Bible

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4VtDqshESx5akXqfqfUesH?si=u-oN7PsDT12n4cSOc4YcdA&t=28

Eric Moorman
VFW Post 8879 member

Faith Fire Fellowship Lessons from the Battlefield · Episode

03/25/2026

Today, we honor the heroic Americans who have been awarded the Medal of Honor.

Our nation’s highest recognition of valor.

02/28/2026

Thirty-five years ago, the United States led a multinational coalition to liberate Kuwait from Iraq. Every duty performed by our airmen, sailors, soldiers, coastguardsmen, and marines was important. The effort was honorable. The swift liberation was historic. The loss—even one loss—was unimaginable. While sacrifice occurred in the moment, for many it continues to be part of everyday life.

Fifteen years ago, the idea was born to create a commemorative work in our nation’s capital to honor the service and sacrifice of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. As construction now takes place in Washington, D.C., in close proximity to the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, we find ourselves wrestling with a wide range of emotions.

Hear this, veterans: Well done—and welcome home.

☆ Dedication Ceremony Details: https://www.ndswm.org/dedication-ceremony
☆ Order your 35th Anniversary Coin: http://bit.ly/shopNDSWM
☆ Support the construction of the memorial: https://bit.ly/SupportTheMemorial

02/26/2026

(Updated) Forwarding from our good friends at UNI Student Vets:
We are gearing up for the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Annual Statewide PTSD Conference, which will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2026, from 9am to 3pm in the UNI Maucker Union Ballrooms. Save the date, but also let us know if you are interested in presenting at the conference for our fellow veterans and students. Once you share your interest, and if you are willing please let me know what the topic and a few sentences on what the topic of your session will provide.
319-273-3040