ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENT

 
Condolences and Prayers Request
AZ District -10 Commander Frank White wife, Jan Lost her battle with pancreatic cancer yesterday afternoon 6 Dec 25.

 District Awards Banquet is a semi-formal event.  Please dress appropriately.  The Social Hour will start at 4 pm, dinner at 5 pm and awards at 6 pm.  The dinner will be $10 per person
 
2026 Arizona VFW Winter Conference
January 9 - 11
Embassy Suites
4400 S Rural Rd, Tempe
Rooms: $169 + tax includes Free Breakfast and Evening Cocktail Hour
Register By Phone: 480-897-7444    Group Code 90C 
Room Reservation Deadline: December 11, 2025  

Jan 9 Auxiliary Council of Administration

Jan 10 Conference & Student Awards Banquet
Jan 11 VFW Council of Administration

Next Post Meeting: 27 Jan 2026 6 pm 



CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ANNUAL
Youth and Adult Winners

Voice of Democracy Essay Winners (High School)
Charlie Arvizu -1st Place - Tucson HS
Ethan Myatt - 2nd Place - Salpointe HS
Marley Intschert - 3rd Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
 
Patriot Pen Essay Winners (Middle School 6th-8th Grade)
Finley Ryan Montevaldo-Wood - 1st Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Mead Turner - 2nd Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Brecklyn Koenig - 3rd Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
 
Teacher of the Year for High School
Phillip (Pete) Pederson
 
Public Servant Awards
Manny Guerrero - Oro Valley PD
Jen Rouff - Dispatcher - Oro Valley PD
Fire Fighter has not been awarded at this time.  
 

 National NEWS


 
 

 
DEPARTMENT OF ARIZONA
 

 




Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENT

 
Condolences and Prayers Request
AZ District -10 Commander Frank White wife, Jan Lost her battle with pancreatic cancer yesterday afternoon 6 Dec 25.

 District Awards Banquet is a semi-formal event.  Please dress appropriately.  The Social Hour will start at 4 pm, dinner at 5 pm and awards at 6 pm.  The dinner will be $10 per person
 
2026 Arizona VFW Winter Conference
January 9 - 11
Embassy Suites
4400 S Rural Rd, Tempe
Rooms: $169 + tax includes Free Breakfast and Evening Cocktail Hour
Register By Phone: 480-897-7444    Group Code 90C 
Room Reservation Deadline: December 11, 2025  

Jan 9 Auxiliary Council of Administration

Jan 10 Conference & Student Awards Banquet
Jan 11 VFW Council of Administration

Next Post Meeting: 27 Jan 2026 6 pm 



CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ANNUAL
Youth and Adult Winners

Voice of Democracy Essay Winners (High School)
Charlie Arvizu -1st Place - Tucson HS
Ethan Myatt - 2nd Place - Salpointe HS
Marley Intschert - 3rd Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
 
Patriot Pen Essay Winners (Middle School 6th-8th Grade)
Finley Ryan Montevaldo-Wood - 1st Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Mead Turner - 2nd Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
Brecklyn Koenig - 3rd Place - Pusch Ridge Christian Academy
 
Teacher of the Year for High School
Phillip (Pete) Pederson
 
Public Servant Awards
Manny Guerrero - Oro Valley PD
Jen Rouff - Dispatcher - Oro Valley PD
Fire Fighter has not been awarded at this time.  
 

 National NEWS


 
 

 
DEPARTMENT OF ARIZONA
 

 




IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where he served for years in Vietnam.  He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.  He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country".  The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.


There is a new cartoon everyday.