Media Release
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PICKETT PRINCIPAL SPEAKER AT MIDDLETOWN MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
MIDDLETOWN, CONN. (May 25, 2026)–Despite rain postponing the Middletown Memorial Day parade, a ceremony was held indoors at the American Legion Post 75. Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Connecticut Commander Charles M. Pickett was the principal speaker, and delivered remarks to local leaders, veterans, and citizens. Memorial Day Address: The Price of the Promise…
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VFW CONNECTICUT AND AUXILIARY LEADERSHIP AT 2026 VFW WASHINGTON CONFERENCE
WASHINGTON, DC (March 1, 2026)–Department of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign wars and Auxiliary leadership attended the 2026 VFW Washington Conference, meeting with representatives from our federal delegation. The conference is an annual legislative event where Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) leaders from across the country gather in Washington, D.C., to lobby lawmakers, hear from guest…
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PICKETT GIVES FEATURED ADDRESS AT TRIBUTE “BONUS MARCH”
WASHINGTON, DC (March 2, 2026)–Department of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander Charles M. Pickett was a featured speaker addressing a veteran tribute march on the National Mall. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) national organized a Bonus Army Memorial March as part of the VFW Washington Legislative Conference. Hundreds braved a snowstorm to pay…