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Flag Day symbolizes fight of those who served

6/14/2023
Stephen Franklin is helping continue a tradition. On Wednesday, Franklin — post commander of Glendale’s VFW Post 1433 — will host a flag-raising ceremony in honor of Flag Day …

Flag exchange June 14 at VFW 7968 in Apache Junction

5/8/2023
The Apache Junction VFW Post No. 7968 Auxiliary will hold an American flag exchange 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Flag Day, Wednesday, June 14, at VFW Post No. 7968, 250 S. Phelps Drive. “Bring in your …

Apache Junction student advances to state competition …

12/29/2022
Cactus Canyon Junior High School student Michael Osborn has advanced to state competition for the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen essay contest. The theme of the 2022-23 contest is “My Pledge …

VFW recognizes Apache Junction students for placing in …

12/6/2022
Three students from Cactus Canyon Junior High School, 801 W. Southern Ave. in Apache Junction, were recently recognized by VFW Post 7968 for placing in the Patriot Pen Essay Contest. The theme of the …

VFW 7968 in Apache Junction hosts U.S. flag exchange

6/15/2022
Old U.S. flags — some torn, others faded but all handled with care — were turned in and exchanged recently at VFW Post No. 7968 in Apache Junction.“Just to honor Flag Day and then …

Flag exchange June 14 at VFW 7968 in Apache Junction

5/18/2022
VFW Post No. 7968 Auxiliary at 250 S. Phelps Drive in Apache Junction will be holding a flag exchange 1-4 p.m. June 14, Flag Day. “You may bring in an old tattered flag and exchange it for a …

Buckeye to honor America’s fallen with in-person …

5/4/2021
Buckeye’s annual Memorial Day salute to America’s fallen will be held in person Monday, May 31, at Louis B. Hazelton Memorial Cemetery.

Surprise council leans toward assisting veterans hall

8/7/2017
By Richard Smith Independent Newsmedia While the Surprise City Council did not take action during its Aug. 1 meeting, but gave positive feedback for the city sponsoring a zoning amendment that …