Tag: #GulfWarVeteran

VFW Post 8195 Guest Speaker William “Bill” Watts

Join us to learn more about VFW Post 8195 in Hollywood Florida.   Meeting starts at 7:00 pm sharp with Bill expected to speak sometimes around 7:30pm

Join us for a powerful and meaningful evening with special guest speaker William “Bill” Watts of Vet Info.

Bill will address the critical topics of suicide prevention and intervention, while sharing his mission of bringing Veterans together through connection, understanding, and support. Having spoken across the country as part of the Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf War Illness Research Advisory Committee, Bill brings national insight and personal experience to this urgent conversation.

He speaks with honesty about the struggles many carry in silence — shedding light on the dark truths too often left unspoken — and offers hope, awareness, and pathways to support.

📍 VFW Post 8195
Hollywood, Florida

This is more than a talk — it’s a chance to stand together, support one another, and strengthen our Veteran community.

Miami Dade Victor Program Trap Shooting

Note that all NEW participatns must contact Jorge Batista in advance….  Meet at Trap/Skeet Field # 1 

Trap Shooting Tournament Wednesday March 18th, 2026  10am to 12pm

Link to sign up and view calendar – https://teamup.com/ksvfiym4wm3c3vpxri

Note that times and dates may change from time to time so you have to stay informed.

This adapted sports program is an outdoor, multi-sport, program that provides
disabled veterans with the opportunity to engage in various activities.
Activities include archery, boccia, cycling, fishing, golf, paddle sports, swimming,
trap shooting, and wheelchair basketball.
This program seeks to serve disabled veterans who have become disabled because
of spinal cord injury, amputation, head injury, multiple sclerosis, visual impairments,
other diseases which may impact endurance or mobility, and those individuals
who have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Participants must call in advance to pre-register and get signed up for the schedule of activities.

FREE to all disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces.

This program is funded by a grant from the United States Department
of Veterans Affairs. The opinions, findings, and conclusions stated herein
are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of
the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

Miami Dade – Victor Archery Program

Link to sign up and view calendar –
https://teamup.com/ksvfiym4wm3c3vpxri

Note that times and locations may change from time to time so you have to stay informed.

This adapted sports program is an outdoor, multi-sport, program that provides
disabled veterans with the opportunity to engage in various activities.
Activities include archery, boccia, cycling, fishing, golf, paddle sports, swimming,
trap shooting, and wheelchair basketball.
This program seeks to serve disabled veterans who have become disabled because
of spinal cord injury, amputation, head injury, multiple sclerosis, visual impairments,
other diseases which may impact endurance or mobility, and those individuals
who have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Participants must call in advance to pre-register and get signed up for the schedule of activities.

FREE to all disabled veterans and disabled members of the armed forces.

ARCHERY TOURNAMENT TUESDAY MARCH 3RD, 2026  10AM TO 12PM 

This program is funded by a grant from the United States Department
of Veterans Affairs. The opinions, findings, and conclusions stated herein
are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of
the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

VISN 8 VA Hospital and Clinic Closures for Federal Holidays

Veterans you should check your VISN schedule but these are recognized Federal Holidays and the VA Clinics and Hospitals should be closed except Emergency Room Units.

Veterans who require urgent care or tele-emergency care can call the VISN 8 Clinical Contact Center at 1-877-741-3400 for 24/7/365 support or visit an in-network urgent care facility. To find an urgent care facility near you, please visit: www.va.gov/find-locations/.

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please dial 911 or visit the closest emergency room.

Christmas Extravaganza

Spread the Cheer!

Vendors Contact: Patrick C. “Action” Jackson – 786-702-6525 / Email: actionnpack@yahoo.com

American Legion Post 144 Monthly Meeting

Tentative Agenda Below:

Will discuss the need to reach out to our current members, as well as to any Veterans that you may know, but have never approached them about joining our Post.

THE NEW MEMBERSHIP YEAR (2026) BEGAN ON JULY 1, LET’S RENEW EARLY. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF RENEWING FOR 3 YEARS TO PROTECT YOU FROM UPCOMING DUES INCREASES. AT THIS TIME, THE COST TO RENEW FOR 3 YEARS IS ONLY $ 120.00 ($40 X 3), BUT YOU ARE PROTECTING YOURSELF AGAINST FUTURE INCREASES (trust me they will be coming)..

Please note, that our annual membership dues are being increased to $ 45.00 effective January 1, 2026. This was necessary as our Department Headquarters increased all Post’s annual portion of our dues by $5.00. Please renew early to avoid the increase, and by all means if you can renew for 3 years, you will be saving $ 15.00. 

YOU CAN RENEW AT THE MEETING. VIA CHECK, CREDIT/DEBIT CARD, OR CASH.

  • Inform and vote on increase to our annual dues effective January 1, 2026. Must do as our Department HQ has raised their cost. 
  • Meet and Greet of our Auxiliary Unit, apply for our EIN #, Please bring your spouses this Saturday so they can meet, and make plans for the Christmas Party. Auxiliary members, if you haven’t already done it, Please bring back the “Post 144 Polos”, can’t wear them.
  • Welcome new membrs expected to be in attendance
  • Update about our co-hosting event of Casino and Dominoes night at Pace High School on Feb 26, 2026.

As always we will have “free” goodies to eat and enjoy, as well as coffee, and above all great camaraderie.

Should you have any questions, you may reach me VIA TEXT at 786-942-5700, or via email at garycardenaspost144@gmail.com