2nd Annual BBQ Competition

2nd Annual VFW Post 3396 Armed Forces BBQ Challenge - Open to all Cooks. A Master Series Sanctioned Contest requires the teams to cook 4 types of meat (Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork Butt, & Brisket).

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Post Meeting

Veteran of Foreign Wars Silver State Post 3396 Meeting: Second, Tuesday of every month 7pm (1900) Duby Reid American Legion Post 30 730 west 4th Street Sparks, Nevada 89432

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WE REMEMBER

American soldiers sacrifice so much, All for the freedom of our country. Leaving their families and heading off to war, Not knowing what the future holds.

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Buddy Poppies

In Flanders Fields By John McCrae - World War I Colonel In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly. Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

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WELCOME TO SILVER STATE

VFW Silver State Post 3396
 
All American Post: Veteran of Foreign Wars Silver State Post 3396 and its Auxiliary supports our Service Members, Veterans, their Families, and our Community with various programs. Serving our community since 1941, we were funded by World War 1 Veterans.
 
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is the Nation’s oldest major veterans’ organization, The VFW has an impeccable and longstanding record of stewardship.  VFW Post 3396 has more than 200 patriotic Americans, both members and non-members, who dedicate thousands of volunteer hours for our community.
 
Over the last decade, approximately 80% of support received from VFW members and patriotic Americans was applied directly to veterans service, community service, legislative advocacy and military service programs.

At the local level we are continually inspiring patriotism in our young people with awarding scholarships in our Voice of Democracy, Patriot Pen essay, Scout of the Year and Teacher of the year programs. We strive to thank America’s educators by providing them with helpful resources and encouraging our members to visit local classrooms. This lets the VFW help educators with America’s future leaders and bring history to life!

We participate in a wide range of assistance programs aimed at helping service members and veterans of every generation. It is the mission of the VFW post to work with unit commanders and senior enlisted personnel to develop supportive relationships with units before, during and after deployments. we offer a vast network of free resources and a variety of direct support for military members and their families. We have recently renewed our cooperation with our Adopted Nevada National Guard units and are currently getting ready for Holiday parties and deployment ceremonies.

 The mental well-being of our service members and veterans is of the utmost importance to our VFW and local Posts. In order to raise awareness, foster community engagement and provide intervention for those affected by invisible injuries and emotional stress, we teamed up with "Give an Hour” and the "Campaign to Change Direction.” In order to change our culture, we teach a common language "The Five Signs of Emotional Suffering.” This vital initiative allows us to positively impact a great number of veterans, and help to change the narrative of mental wellness.

In closing, helping America’s service members, veterans and their families has, and always will be our top priority.

Sincerely,

Jerome Washington

Commander

 

The post was honored with the following awards and accolades:

  • Meritorious and Distinguished Serviced Award for Community Service: 1979-1980, 1997-1998, 1999-2000
  • National Outstanding Community Service Post: 2009-2010. 2020-2021
  • All American Post: 2007-2008, 2011-2012, 2020-2021

It is with the support of our community partners we make all this happen – if you are interested in joining or supporting please visit contact us at top of page.

Meeting:

2nd Tuesday every month at 7pm

730 4th Street, Sparks Nevada 89432



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OUR MISSION

"That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies."

Sponsor - Yerington Inn

When traveling through Nevada check out this Veteran owned business in Yerington Nevada

 

The 79 air-conditioned guestrooms at Yerington Inn include coffee/tea makers and clock radios. Guests can use the in-room complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. Rooms are equipped with LCD televisions with cable channels. All accommodations provide desks and direct-dial phones; free local calls are offered (restrictions may apply). In addition, amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards, extra towels/bedding, and wake-up calls. Housekeeping is offered daily. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. Additional amenities include RV and truck parking and air conditioning in public areas.