VFW New Haven 2021 Teacher of the Year Wins State-Level Competition


2021 Teacher of the Year

NEW HAVEN, CONN. (Feb. 1, 2021)–The Veterans of Foreign Wars New Haven Post 12150 Incorporated 2021 teacher of the year winner, has been selected as the VFW Connecticut teacher of the year. High School History Teacher John Buell of The Sound School Regional Vocational Aquaculture Center in New Haven, won the 2021 VFW Department of … Continue reading VFW New Haven 2021 Teacher of the Year Wins State-Level Competition

VFW New Haven Announces 2021 Youth & Education Awards


NEW HAVEN, CONN. (Nov. 17, 2020)–The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States New Haven Post 12150 Incorporated has announced their 2021 Youth & Education contest winners. High School History Teacher John Buell of The Sound School Regional Vocational Aquaculture Center  in New Haven took the post Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher of the … Continue reading VFW New Haven Announces 2021 Youth & Education Awards

COVID-CANCELED: 2020 Veterans Day FREE SOS Breakfast


SOS Breakfast

9NOV2020 COVID-CANCELED: The New Haven 2020 Veterans Day FREE SOS Breakfast has been canceled due to COVID-19 exposure and subsequent deep cleaning of Trinity Bar & Restaurant. RSVP FOR FREE VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST Celebrate Veterans Day with FREE coffee and a serving of creamed beef on a biscuit or sausage patty and seasoned home fries … Continue reading COVID-CANCELED: 2020 Veterans Day FREE SOS Breakfast

Wear Red to Remember 9/11 and Deployed Troops this Friday


NEW HAVEN, Conn. (Sep. 9, 2020)—Two local veterans service organizations are asking people to wear an article of red clothing on Friday, to mark the 19th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and to show solidarity for deployed U.S. military service members. The Veterans of Foreign Wars New Haven Post 12150 and the American Legion … Continue reading Wear Red to Remember 9/11 and Deployed Troops this Friday

Defining a Thriving Veteran Community


Is your town “veteran friendly” or “veteran adverse?” Veterans are civic assets that can build strong communities for a vibrant society. Studies indicate that “veterans are volunteering, voting, and getting involved in their communities at rates higher than their non-veteran counterparts” and play a pivotal role in strengthening civic health (NCOC). That said, what does … Continue reading Defining a Thriving Veteran Community