Sgt. Hagop Jack Zarifian, 19, made the ultimate sacrifice in WWII and was MIA for nearly 80 years. This week, he was brought back to RI with dignity and honor. His story of courage and sacrifice reminds us of the enduring legacy of our nation's heroes.
Photos: @RINationalGuard
Here with volunteers at Ocean State Job Lot’s HQ to put together more than 2,500 care packages for veterans in need of winter essentials. Thankful for their efforts to assist our veterans & military families.
Many wonderful communities supporting Veterans this weekend! Ocean State Job Lot’s Charitable Foundation organized Buckets for Vets in North Kingstown, packing up necessities for delivery. In PVD, @RIVetsDirector welcomes all to tonight’s @WaterFireProv Saluting Veterans @wpri12
Yesterday was the 125th anniversary of the @vfwhq. We have never looked so young!! We are still out there contributing to the veteran community in North Kingstown and around the world. We thank @northkingstown for declaring the 29th of September as VFW Day #stillserving
Great things are happening in @northkingstown this weekend! Check us out at the 350th Family Day in Wilson Park. We will have your favorite @gansettbeer to go with your favorite food truck. We will also be set up to help any veterans who need help with any VA claims.
VFW’s Keith Garrison and fellow members were reppin’ VFW at the Capital Pride Festival in D.C. yesterday, providing information about VFW programs and resources to fest goers. #StillServing#FORVETERANS
🚲Hey North Kingstown, get ready to pedal into fun at Wilson Park! 🌳🎉 Join us for an amazing Kids Bike Event on May 11th at 3 PM. Whether you're a tiny triker or a big wheeler, it's time to ride in style!
🎈 FREE bike helmets to the first 12 riders! Gear up and get there early
🇺🇸 Big cheers and warm welcomes at VFW Post 152, North Kingstown! 🎉 Our Rhode Island National Guard soldiers are back, and we're rolling out the red carpet (and snacks!) 4 their families. ❤️ Let's celebrate the moments that matter! 🙌 #HomecomingHeroes#VFWPost152#stillserving
Special thanks to Matt McCoy @vfwpost152 for the surprise Valentines Day gifts featuring thoughtfully created cards from school children and of course chocolate. @RINationalGuard appreciates the sweetness of both…❤️
🏈 Gear up for the BEST tailgate at Army vs. Navy on Dec 9th at Gillette Stadium! 🎉 FREE entry, epic eats, and unbeatable vibes – it's the ultimate pre-game party! 🚀 Don't miss out on the football fiesta! 🙌🍔🎶 #TailgateFun#ArmyNavyGame#partywithapurpose
Serving our Nation is both an incredible opportunity and a great responsibility. On Veterans Day, we focus on those who joined the ranks of America’s armed forces and gave an oath to “protect and defend against all enemies foreign or domestic.” They are defenders of our freedom
Deadline is approaching for submitting your entries for our Patriots Pen Scholarship for middle school and Voice of Democracy Scholarship for High School students. All information and entries forms can be found on our website https://t.co/bnVXNGoyW2
Here comes our Heroes!!
Our Post members got up early to send off Veterans on the next Honor Flight down to Washington DC to visit the monuments of the wars, they fought in! @honorflightri@vfwhq#stillserving
🍻🇺🇸 Don't let a little rain dampen your Oktoberfest spirit! 🌧️🍂 Grab your umbrellas and lederhosen because the show goes on, rain or shine! Join us for the Oktoberfest Fall Festival & 5K Fun Run - we're brewing up some fun and supporting our veterans, come rain or shine! ☔🏃♀️🌭