Oldham-Cummings VFW Post 6441 - Auxiliary

06/04/2026

Today we celebrate 78 years of service, volunteerism, patriotism, and dedication through VFW Auxiliary Post 6441.

For nearly eight decades, our success has been built on the countless hours, generous hearts, and unwavering commitment of members like you. Because of your service, we continue to support our veterans, their families, and our community with pride.

Thank you for being part of this remarkable legacy. Together, we honor the past, serve the present, and inspire the future.

Happy 78th Birthday, Post 6441 Auxiliary!

With gratitude,

VFW Auxiliary Post 6441

05/23/2026

It takes three little parts and a few practiced twists and turns of the hand to create a perfect “Buddy”® Poppy. But this mighty little flower improves the l...

05/19/2026

Does anyone have an old go cart frame with battery etc to donate to the Auxiliary? We are trying to repurpose a toy tank for the parade. Any leads greatly appreciated!

05/14/2026

Thank you Taps for Veterans for the explanation. See you all Sunday Free Fish fry for the community in honor of those who serve!

- Know the Difference. Honor the Meaning.

Not every patriotic holiday carries the same purpose — and deserves our deepest reverence.

Memorial Day is not a celebration. It is a solemn day of remembrance for the men and women who died in service to our country.

Armed Forces Day honors those currently serving.

Veterans Day honors all who have worn the uniform.

At Taps for Veterans, we believe remembrance should never be rushed, confused, or taken for granted. Those who gave their lives for America deserve more than a passing thought — they deserve our pause, our gratitude, and our promise to never forget.

This Memorial Day, let us remember what the day truly means.

🎺 24 notes. One final promise.

Taps for Veterans
The American Legion National Headquarters
American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters

05/13/2026

Patriotism should never be mistaken for politics.

Patriotism is not about party affiliation.
Nor about religion. And it is not about agreeing on every issue.

Patriotism is a value.

It is rooted in:
🇺🇸 Respect
🇺🇸 Honor
🇺🇸 Integrity
🇺🇸 Responsibility
🇺🇸 Courage
🇺🇸 Service
🇺🇸 Gratitude
🇺🇸 Sacrifice
🇺🇸 Compassion
🇺🇸 Unity
🇺🇸 Freedom

These are the values that strengthen families, communities, and our nation.

For generations, programs like VFW Patriot’s Pen, Voice of Democracy, VFW Auxiliary Patriotic Art, and Illustrating America have given students the opportunity to reflect on these ideals through writing and art.

Together, these youth scholarship and contest programs award millions of dollars and encourage students to think deeply about what it means to love and serve their country. Not a particular party.

Yet participation in these programs is declining in many communities. We see this in our own community with the decrease of participation in our scholarship programs.

That should concern all of us.

When fewer young people are encouraged to think about freedom, democracy, and service, we risk losing the values that unite us as Americans.

Patriotism is not divisive.
It is not outdated.
It is not political.

It is a shared commitment to respect those who came before us, to care for one another, and to leave our country better than we found it.

If we want to strengthen our nation, we must invest in our youth and teach them that patriotism is not a slogan.

It is a way of living. We all have a role to play.

Parents, teachers, veterans, and community leaders can help inspire the next generation to understand and appreciate the freedoms we enjoy.

Encourage a student to enter Patriot’s Pen, Voice of Democracy, Patriotic Art, or Illustrating America.

When we teach our children the values of respect, honor, integrity, service, and gratitude, we are preserving the spirit of America for generations to come.

Patriotism is not political.
Patriotism is a value.
And it is worth passing on.

If you are interested in applying for any of these scholarship or looking for ways to support or volunteer at your Wimberley VFW please go to our website www.vfw6441.com for more information.

VFW Post 6441-Wimberley,TX Home of the Annual 4th of July Rodeo and Friday Night BINGO!

05/13/2026

It is sad to see this happen. We see this across the board in all Veteran organizations. Membership and community involvement has decreased. Wish we could find a fix to this.

Patriotism is not divisive.
It is not outdated.
It is not political.

It is a shared commitment to respect those who came before us, to care for one another, and to leave our country better than we found it.
Thank you Sara, for sharing this.

One day, this could be what a military funeral looks like.

No volunteers.
No rifle salute.
No sounding of Taps.
No flag presentation delivered by someone who understands the weight of that moment because they once wore the uniform themselves.

Across the country, veteran honor guards are facing a serious decline in membership. Many of the men and women who have faithfully carried out these final military rites for decades are aging, while fewer new volunteers are stepping forward to take their place.

If nothing changes, the traditions that have honored our nation’s heroes for generations could begin to disappear.

At Operation Honor Guard, we are working to support honor guards, raise awareness, recruit new members, and help ensure every eligible veteran continues to receive the dignified farewell they earned through service to our country.

Because no veteran should leave this world without honor.

Learn more: www.operationhonorguard.us

05/08/2026

Today marks the 81st anniversary of Allied victory in Europe, bringing an end to World War II on the continent.

At the World War II Memorial, stone and bronze honor the millions who served, remember those who never came home, and mark a turning point in the fight to restore freedom.

As the generation who lived this history grows smaller, places like this ensure their stories endure. We honor their courage, their service, and the sacrifice that made victory possible.

Photo by Carol M. Highsmith

04/13/2026

04/08/2026

There are many patriotic holidays in addition to Independence Day, Flag Day and Veterans Day.

If you celebrate any of these lesser-known patriotic days at your Auxiliary and/or with your Post, let us know! We would love to share your stories and pictures on our social media and in our E-Newsletter. Email them to us at [email protected] with Auxiliaries in Action and/or the name of the holiday in the subject line.

Find this graphic and a similar one with a list of patriotic birthdays, including those of each military branch, in MALTA under Member Resources: Americanism.

Please keep in mind that we could not include every patriotic day on these two lists as we want each to fit on only one page (for easy sharing online and/or printing and posting), but if you think there is one we should consider adding for the 2026-2027 Program Year, let us know in the comments and we will do our best to include it when we update. Thank you!

03/16/2026

Yesterday, we raised the flag for the first time on our new flagpole. This flag and flagpole is dedicated to all service members who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to everyone who came out for our ceremony.🇺🇸