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VFW Post 7925 hosts its 1st Annual Food Truck Fest

Event to raise funds for Post and Community


Fairfield P.D. Honor Guard Take Part in Services for WWII Veteran Warren Schlapfer

FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Members of the Fairfield Police honor guard on Friday assisted in the funeral services for Warren Schlapfer, who passed away at age 98.


Fairfield VFW Presents Check to St. Thomas More's Public Discipleship Ministry

FAIRFIELD, NJ – Fairfield VFW Commander Brian Gallagher, along with other VFW Post 7925 members, presented a check for $713 to Father Robert Lamirez, St. Thomas More (STM) Parochial Vicar


Fairfield Veterans Day Ceremony Includes Unveiling of 100+ New Memorial Bricks

FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Another 106 memorial bricks were unveiled at Saturday’s Veterans Day celebration at the Fairfield VFW Post 7925. The original Freedom Walk was unveiled on Memorial Day containing nearly 200 bricks.


VFW post was on brink of closing, with just $600 in the bank, but town rallied to save it

FAIRFIELD — In mid-March, finances were looking dismal for VFW Post 7925. It had just $600 left in its bank account. Had the electric bill come that week, the post would have been in the red.


NBC4 NY: VFW Post Close to Shutting Down Saved by NJ Community

2021 Memorial Day coverage on the unveiling of "Freedom Walk" at VFW Post 7925


Fairfield VFW Cuts Ribbon on Freedom Walk

FAIRFIELD, NJ — Freedom Walk was officially opened to the public on Monday at the Fairfield’s VFW’s ribbon-cutting ceremony to honor all those who gave their lives as the ultimate sacrifice for freedom, to veterans and to Fairfield families.


Fairfield VFW Awards Two Local Students Who Won Essay Contest

Fairfield VFW Awards Two Local Students Who Won Essay Contest


Fairfield VFW Honors Veterans With First Honor Flag Project

FAIRFIELD, NJ — Fairfield VFW Post 7925 is paying tribute to veterans this week with the Honor Flag project.


Fairfield Brother and Sister Raise Money For Local VFW

FAIRFIELD, NJ — Siblings Eddie and Rachel Valenzano recently raised more than $400 for the Fairfield VFW Memorial Post 7925 with a weekly lemonade stand.


Silent Three-Hour Salute on Memorial Day Raises Funds for Fairfield VFW Post

FAIRFIELD, NJ — Wearing his Dress Blues uniform to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day, United States Marine Veteran and Commander of Fairfield VFW Post 7925 Brian Gallagher held a three-hour silent salute to raise funds for the VFW, which was forced to close due to the pandemic.


Members of VFW Post 7925 Hold 3-Hour Silent Salute

Three members of VFW Post 7925 held a 3-hour silent salute to honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day during the pandemic


West Essex-Area Residents Gather at Fairfield VFW Post 7925 for Memorial Day

FAIRFIELD, NJ — Following the West Essex Memorial Day Parade on Monday morning, more than 100 people—including the Fairfield Police Color Guard, the Fairfield Fire Department, West Essex First Aid Squad, Veterans, township council members Michael McGlynn, Joseph Cifelli and John LaForgia, the Lady Auxiliary and various other community members—gathered at the Fairfield VFW Post 7925


New Fairfield VFW Commander to Lead Memorial Day Ceremony For Fallen Service Members

FAIRFIELD, NJ — Fairfield VFW Post 7925, located at 45 Plymouth Street, is hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday at noon to honor fallen service members.


Fairfield VFW Post 7925 to Host First Professional Development Event for Veterans

FAIRFIELD, NJ — Fairfield Memorial VFW Post 7925 is hosting its first professional development event for veterans called “Suits for Soldiers” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3 on site at 45 Plymouth Street in Fairfield.


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Ace Hardware Honors Memorial Day with Nationwide Tribute to Veterans


Veterans Help Group and VFW Team Up to Launch Innovative Social Security Disability Eligibility Screener


VFW Honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


This May, Burger King Franchisees Give Back to Veterans


VFW Named as a Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's 2025 Let's Ride Challenge


VFW Names 2025 Top National Teachers


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


VFW Announces Fourth Annual Day of Service


VFW Now National Presenting Sponsor of Irreverent Warriors


VFW Joins with Main Street to Provide Financial Education to Veterans


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Names First Woman Veteran to Lead its National Legislative Efforts


VFW Leaders Prepare for Diplomacy, Troop and DPAA Site Visits


VFW Launches 79th Annual Youth Scholarship Contests


Rep. Van Orden Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Chief Demands Lawmakers 'Honor the Contract' with Veterans


VFW Announces 2025 National Scholarship Winners


VFW Honors Women's History Month


VFW Prepares to Deliver 2025 Legislative Priorities to Lawmakers


VFW Calls on Administration, Congress to Stop Indiscriminate Firing of Veterans


'Brothers After War' to Debut Nationwide February 28


VFW Reminds Members to Stay Focused Amid Confusion in the Capital


Leading veterans' groups release Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Honors National Black History Month


VFW Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


VFW Leaders Kick Off New Year With Troop Visits Abroad


Sport Clips Haircuts Donates $1.33M to VFW for Help A Hero, the Largest Veteran Scholarship Program of its Kind


VFW Celebrates Long Overdue Victory as Dole Act Signed into Law


VFW Urges Vigilance in the Wake of New Years Day Terror Attack


VFW Foundation Warmly Welcomes New Executive Director


VFW Remembers President Jimmy Carter


Seasons Greetings from the VFW


VFW Wishes America's Guardians a Happy 5th Birthday


VFW Reflects on the 13th Anniversary of the End of Iraq War


VFW Remembers Pearl Harbor


VFW and Columbia University Announce Military Transition Collaboration


A Thanksgiving Message from the VFW


VFW Action Alert: Pass the Dole Act Now


Message from the VFW National Commander on General Election Results


VFW Reminds Americans that Freedom Isn't Free


Happy Birthday, Marines!


VFW Announces National Initiative with the Grunt Style Foundation to Address Veterans' Mental Health Needs


VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month


VFW Action Alert: Keep TAP Promotion Act in Defense Bill


VFW, SVA Announce 2024/2025 Legislative Fellowship Selectees


VFW Celebrates the Navy's 249th Birthday


VFW Thanks Members Still Serving in the Wake of Disaster


Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual 'Help A Hero' Campaign to Raise $1.5 Million for Veteran Scholarships through Nov. 16


VFW Teams Up with Vetrepreneur to Aid Vets in Business Ownership


VFW Day: Celebrate the Legacy