Benicia Veterans Memorial Hall

10/09/2025

From tonight's Legion meeting, congratulations Mike McGinnis for earning the Elks Award!

10/06/2025

And here's our October calendar

10/03/2025

Note to all veterans out there: please call if you're having a crisis. Your mental health should never be taken for granted ❤️

10/03/2025

On this day in 1993, U.S. Army forces in Mogadishu attempted to seize two of Aidid’s high ranking lieutenants during a meeting in the capitol. After the attack, Somali militia and armed civilian forces shot down two American UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The succeeding raid that began as a one-hour operation to secure and recover the crews of both helicopters turned into an overnight battle in Mogadishu.

The battle resulted in the deaths of 19 US Soldiers. A book and a movie, both titled "Blackhawk Down," were written and produced to tell the stories of the heroes of that fateful day. Please help me honor them so that they are not forgotten.

~Operation Gothic Serpent, Mogadishu, Somalia~

10/01/2025

If someone says to you, “Airborne!”, your reply is?

Happy Saint Michael’s Day – Patron of the Airborne. This goes out to all allied paratroopers but especially those on America's home team, the U.S. Army.

If you graduated from the US Army Airborne School at the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, you’ll always remember the 250 foot jump towers at Eubanks Field. Just beyond them stands a statue many of you walked past — Saint Michael the Archangel.

Some of you stopped to take a photo beside him. Others may not have even known he was there. But on this Feast of Saint Michael, it’s a reminder that he has stood watch over you and every generation of paratroopers who earned their wings.

“Michael and his angels fought against the dragon…” (Rev. 12:7) You earned your wings to do the same..

Today, we celebrate Saint Michael — and we honor you, the Airborne, who carry his spirit of courage and service into the world.

Airborne! And you reply?

📸By Gary Daniels

09/23/2025

Helloooo Benicia! Come check out our Holiday Harvest Faire!

09/23/2025

Hellooooo Benicia! Come check out our VFW golf tournament and silent auction! All proceeds go to support local veterans and their families!

09/19/2025

VVA's POW/MIA program seeks the fullest accounting of those still listed as POW/MIA in Southeast Asia and anywhere else, regardless of the conflict from which they went missing or were captured. Learn more:
https://vva.org/what-we-do/outreach-programs/powmia/

09/19/2025

It's POW/MIA Remembrance Day. In Vacaville city hall, the Travis AFB Wing Commander spoke about the importance of this day, including recognizing Gold Star families 🫡

09/18/2025

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