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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

Comrades, families and friends,
 
I want to congratulate our District winners from our Post.

Voice of Democracy winners at Department are:
Charlie Arvizu - 4th Place - Tucson HS 

Public Servant Awards:
Manny Guerrero - Oro Valley PD - Went on to State
Jen Rouff - Dispatcher - Oro Valley PD - Went on to State
Fire Fighter Capt. Daniel Cramblit from Golder Ranch Fire District.

We are ending our first month of the new year.  It's crazy how time flies.  
The Post will be hosting the commemoration ceremony for the 35th Anniversary of Desert Storm and the Liberation of Kuwait on 28 Feb 2026.  This will be held at the Arizona Hero's Memorial in Oro Valley.  This is going to be a very large event so I am hoping you will be able to come out and support.  I will have a Gold Star family from Phoenix here, the Mayor is doing a proclamation, we will have a color guard and a gentleman singing "God Bless the USA".  We will have three guest speakers, Golder Ranch Fire, OV PD, Town Council, American Legion Post 132 and a host of other guests.  If you are a Desert Storm Veteran, please send me your photo, where you were at during the war, branch of service and what your job was.  We are going to put this in a program for everyone.
 
Elections are coming up and I would truly like to have some more individuals help us out.
 
That is all for right now but if you have any questions, please let me know.    

 

Thank you again.
Commander Jeri

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ANNOUNCEMENT

 
If you live in Arizona or you were stationed in the AOR during Desert Storm please send me your picture with your unit, where you were in the Gulf and your military branch of service. If you can attend, that will be awesome as we will have a Gold Star family attending. Cmd@vfw12222.org

 
VFW Post 12222 New Members Recruiting Event
Steam Pump Ranch Second Saturdays
10901 N Oracle Road, Oro Valley 85737 
March 21st
9 am - 1pm
Come see what the VFW is all about and What VFW Post 12222 is doing in and around the community of Oro Valley
 
CONGRATULATIONS
TO
Jen Rouff Oro Valley Police Department
Department of Arizona VFW
Dispatcher of the Year
Jen now competes at the National Level 
         
Irreverent Warriors Silkies Hike
14 March 2026
0900
267 South Avenida del Convento
Tucson, AZ 85745

Next Regulary Scheduled Post Meeting: 24 Mar 2026 6 pm

16045 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85739

Planned VFW Post 12222 Day of Service
2 May 2026 7 am
El Rio Health Ctr
Food Bank (stock shelves, unpack food, deliver)
6950 East Golf Links Road, Tucson, Arizona, 85730, United States

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ANNUAL

Voice of Democracy Essay Winners (High School)
Charlie Arvizu -1st Place - Tucson HS who too 4th Place at the Arizona Department Level 

 

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Department of Arizona General Order 1 2025-2026

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Arizona’s Voice of Democracy Winner Earns National Honor at Valley Forge

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Arizona is proud to announce that its 2025 Voice of Democracy (VOD) winner, Thanvi Voruganti, has earned the distinguished honor of attending the inaugural National Voice of Democracy Awards and Valley Forge Trip in Pennsylvania.

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Membership Update

We are now at 93.15% and 34th in the Nation.

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VFW Commends VA for Listening to Veterans' Voices and Rescinding Rule

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) commends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for

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VFW Named Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's Second Annual Let's Ride Challenge®

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce it has again been named a beneficiary of Harley-Davidso...

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