South Hackensack VFW Post 8005

10/12/2026

OTD in 2000, the USS Cole was attacked by terrorists connected to Al Qaeda while anchored in Yemen. The ships crew would be able to save the ship from sinking, but 17 of its crew would be killed. We will never forget those killed during this attack.

Less than a year later, AL Qaeda would attack American targets again on 9/11/2001.

10/07/2026

OTD in 2001, Operation Enduring Freedom began. We honor all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and all those who were forward deployed.

10/03/2026

Today we remember the Battle of Mogadishu which occurred on October 3rd and 4th 1993. May our 18 warriors continue to rest in peace.

09/18/2026

Happy birthday to the US Air Force!

09/02/2026

Happy VJ Day! OTD in 1945, Japan surrendered onboard the USS Missouri, officially ending World War II.

09/01/2026

OTD in 1939, N**i Germany invaded Poland, marking the beginning of World War II. America would remain neutral until December 7, 1941. Over the course of 6 years, death and destruction would spread across the globe. We remember all the fallen Allied Soldiers, the fallen members of the resistance, and the innocent civilians.

08/30/2026

After the completion of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedoms Sentinel began. From January 1, 2015 to August 30, 2021, American and other NATO forces remained in Afghanistan for counter terrorism, and support the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. However, on August 15, 2021, the Republic fell to Taliban forces. American citizens, Afghanistan citizens at risk, and all American forces would leave Afghanistan. On August 30, 2021, the last Americans would leave Afghanistan, ending a 20 year stint.

08/26/2026

Today, we remember the 13 service members who were killed at Abbey Gate during the Afghanistan withdrawal. May they all rest in peace.

08/25/2026

OTD in 1944, Allied Forces liberated Paris. Just 80 days after D Day, the French Capital was free from N**i's.

08/17/2026