We’re happy to announce that our new bingo flashboard is now up and running! After a long wait for a crucial part, it’s finally installed and fully operational.
This upgrade will make gameplay even better—players can now easily see previously called numbers from anywhere in the hall.
We debut the new board on Thursday, August 7. After that, our next Bingo Night is Thursday, August 21, at 6:00 PM. We hope to see you there—good luck to all!
Summer Fun Continues! Join us this Friday, August 8 for the next event in the Summer Concert Series at CD Lane Park from 6–9 PM. It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy live music with friends.
Food will be available, provided by the men and women of Windham Hose Co. #1. A big thank you to the Windham Chamber of Commerce for organizing this wonderful community event.
Our post is currently selling raffle tickets for our annual Veterans Day Raffle. Tickets will be available throughout the rest of the summer, with the drawing to be held at our Veterans Day Breakfast on November 15th, right here at the post on Route 23 in Windham.
Legislative Updates from the VFW: Just before the August recess, both the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs Committees advanced a number of important bills—many of which the VFW proudly supports, including: H.R. 740 / S. 275 - Veterans' ACCESS Act of 2025: Improves VA community care and mental health coordination.
S. 1245 - Service members and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025: Enhances disability claims and health care access for survivors of military sexual trauma.
H.R. 2605 - Service Dogs Assisting Veterans (SAVES) Act: Establishes a 5-year pilot program to provide service dogs and vet insurance to eligible veterans.
Join Our Ranks: We’re always looking for new members! The VFW is committed to helping veterans in need, and by joining, you’ll connect with fellow veterans and be part of a strong, supportive community.
Our accredited service officers can assist you with filing service-connected claims and accessing the benefits you’ve earned. We hold one business meeting each month on the second Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Stop by, we’d love to see you there!
This week we honor a KIA from the Korean War. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that Army 1st Lt. William H. Hott, 29, of Holmesville, Ohio, killed during the Korean War, was accounted for March 18, 2025.
In late 1950, Hott was a member of Company D, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. He was reported missing in action December 2, in the vicinity of Chosin Reservoir, North Korea and witnesses later reported that he was killed during a withdrawal on December 1. The U.S. Army disused a report of death on Feb. 28, 1951, and declared his remains non-recoverable on Jan. 16, 1956.
On July 27, 2018, following the summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un in June 2018, North Korea turned over 55 boxes, purported to contain the remains of American service members killed during the Korean War. The remains arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on Aug. 1, 2018, and were subsequently accessioned into the DPAA laboratory for identification. To identify Hott’s remains, scientists from DPAA used anthropological analysis, as well as circumstantial and material evidence. Additionally, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial and Y-chromosome DNA analysis and nuclear single nucleotide polymorphism. Hott will be buried in his hometown in August 2025.
Let us keep all who gave their all for our country in our thoughts and prayers. These men and woman should always be remembered. God Bless America.
Marc Farmilette, PDC – VFW Post 1545 Commander
1st Lt William Hott
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