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There were more than a dozen of them — some wearing caps denoting their military service, others in full uniform. They were veterans of various conflicts . . . more

6/8/23

Honor the men and women of the armed forces

There are just two federal holidays each year acknowledging — and thanking — the brave men and women of the U.S. armed forces for their service to our country. more

11/10/22

Oceanside Eagle Scout vies for top county honor

Most people had tucked themselves inside, away from the oppressive heat, as New York faced a five-day heat wave set to shatter records in August 2021. James Keeney, on the other hand, a member of Boy Scout Troop 230 in Oceanside for 13 years, was out in the sun, working hard on the final project he needed to complete to achieve his Eagle rank, which earned him a prestigious nomination as the top Eagle Scout in Nassau County by the Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5199. more

By Taylor Nicioli | 7/28/22

The Legislature is focused on helping veterans

Recently I joined the Nassau County Legislature’s majority caucus, veterans groups and County Executive Bruce Blakeman to announce the creation of a program to provide grants of up to $10,000 to every eligible veterans hall in the county. more

By Bill Gaylor | 4/14/22

Elvis tribute artist Steve Mitchell rocked the house at Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5199 on Sunday with a special concert.

'Elvis' rocks the house at Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars post

The king of rock ‘n’ roll came to town when Elvis impersonator Steve Mitchell performed at Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5199 on Sunday. more

By Mike Smollins | 4/29/21

About 20 members of Oceanside Community Warriors helped clean and landscape at the Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars facility in late July.

Lending a hand to the VFW in Oceanside

The Oceanside Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has hit some hard times, according to auxiliary vice president Roy Ruland. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 8/5/20

The VFW post in Oceanside hosted its Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday, which included a salute to the memory of all veterans who served the U.S.

Oceanside VFW, South Nassau Communities Hospital honor veterans

It was a solemn day of remembrance at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Oceanside on Sunday as post members hosted their annual salute to past and present veterans, which was attended by residents, veterans and Boy Scouts troops. more

By Mike Smollins | 11/15/18

We can all do more to support veterans

For anyone who has not served in combat, it’s impossible to understand the horrors of war. We can try to imagine them, however. We can imagine . . . more

11/10/16

Oceanside VFW installation held

Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky attending the Oceanside VFW Post No. 5519’s Annual Installation Dinner. Left to right Cyrus Vaseghi Warden, Bob Pickering, Assemblyman Todd Kaminsky, Outgoing Post … more

7/22/15

This weekend is all about patriotism

Who wouldn’t be excited about the three-day weekend coming up — it’s the unofficial start of summer, right? Barbecues abound, public beaches are opening, and we all have an extra day to relax. more

5/22/14

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