Media Release
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2026 VFW CONNECTICUT CONVENTION
ROCKY HILL, CONN. (June 12-14, 2026)—Following a year of remarkable achievements, hundreds gathered at the Sheraton Hartford South for the 105th Department of Connecticut VFW and Auxiliary Convention. The three-day event combined business with celebrations of the year’s successes, including a popular repeat performance by the Coconuts during the Friday evening Bash. This year, Connecticut…
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PICKETT DELIVERS “STATE OF THE STATE VFW” ADDRESS AT VFWCT CONVENTION
ROCKY HILL, CONN. (June 12, 2026)–Department of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars Inc. Commander Charles M. Pickett delivered opening remarks at the Opening Session of the 105th Annual Convention at the Sheraton Rocky Hill on June 12, 2026. Good morning, esteemed delegates and guests. I rise to report on our achievements over the past year…
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VFWCT Past Commanders buried in the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery
MEMORIAL DAY VFWCT COMMANDERS: There are five, Department of Connecticut Veterans of Foreign Wars, Past-Department Commanders buried in the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, including a Medal of Honor recipient. • 1952-53: William J Johnston, MoH, VFW 6990 Colchester (72-F-17) • 1968-69 Robert C. Mantel, VFW 583 Middletown (70B-18) • 1982-83 Americo J. Tancredi,…