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No One Does More For Veterans

We would be honored to have you join Post 12222, share your experiences and contribute to our mission of supporting each other, our families, and our nation. We are not just a group of warriors but also a family who stands together in times of war and peace. We are Veterans helping Veterans.
 
VFW Post 12222 Oro Valley Arizona Stood Up on May 23rd, 2023.
 

Commander's Corner

Commander Jeri Harwood

Hello Comrades,
We are going on our 3rd year and this past year we killed it.  The new year has started, and I am focusing on having more members especially some younger individuals.  I know we just need to focus and have a membership form on us at all times.
Our next meeting in August we will discuss the Jim Click Raffle tickets we are selling and our Benefit Dinner and Raffle.  If you know someone who wants to help sponsor our post, let the Quartermaster (Pete) or myself know.
On 9/11/25 a ceremony will be held at the AZ Heros Memorial from 0800-0930.  I hope you all can make it.
We are also doing a POW/MIA event with American Legion Post 132 here in Oro Valley at the AZ Hero's Memorial at 1000.
If you have questions, let me know.  
Thank you again.
Commander Jeri

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Joining us at the Arizona Heroes Memorial Patriot Day Ceremony on September 11th

Seating begins at 7:30 AM, with the ceremony starting promptly at 8:00 AM. The Arizona Heroes Board, along with keynote speakers, will lead a moving tribute to the 2,977 lives lost, honor the impact on Arizona, and recognize the heroes who bravely answered the call in the aftermath.

  • When: September 11th, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM

  • Where: Arizona Heroes Memorial

    810 Naranja Park Dr., Oro Valley, Arizona

  • Schedule: 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Arrival and Seating

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Please note: Limited parking available; drop-off is accessible at the entrance. Overflow parking is located below the memorial. Bring water and prepare for seating at the amphitheater, benches, and seated walls.   

Thank you for your support as we honor and remember together.

Next Post Meeting: 23 September 2025 6 pm  

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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.