Was in town for the Elks Parade of Heroes event in DC. Stopped by this local VFW to support & hang…read morewith friends over drinks. Had a grand ol' time. The people there were so friendly & welcoming that I felt right at home. It was trivia night & saw a lot of young people. This was refreshing. Was told this is a top VFW in the State of Virginia. I understood why right away. Made contact with all the leaders at the Post & made new friends while I was at it.

Tucked into a corner of older Arlington (on a side street mostly used as a shortcut to avoid…read morewaiting at the light), this VFW post does a pretty good job. I am a fairly new veteran (got back from Afghanistan in Jan 2012) but my father is a member as well. So to start off this place has a steep entry cost, you have to have served overseas in a designated war zone (check out the VFW site for all the minutea), other than that membership costs are pretty low. I think it great that there is an organization that allows vets to congregrate together in a protected place where there is a common bond of service.

A place that is dear to my heart! The vibe has improved, they have added a commercial stove and are…read moregetting gourmet! Regular, monthly and game day menu available. They have a card machine. ATM, juke box and big screen TVs all around for games or events. The members pitch in when the time comes to help with events. The post has been more accepting of outsiders (i.E. members from other VFW posts). They have worked on eliminating unethical people that scam the veterans. There are monthly Member and Auxiliary meetings. Both do fabulous things for veterans and the town of Occoquan. There is parking up front and handicapped parking in the back alleyway. Electric vehicle charger is about 100 feet away on the other side of the post office. Weekly hand dancing events take place upstairs. This is an awesome post!

This is a wonderful place to go and meet and share with other veterans and their families. The food…read moreis good and well Priced. It does get full on the weekends so you may have to wait on your food a bit. Food options are bar food menu and the options for weekend specials as well. You can listen to music on weekends evenings but if you don't get there early you will not find an empty table in the music lounge. You can still Enjoy the music from a dining room table.

Ample parking, good food and a nice local spot with veteran members and great causes for the…read moremilitary and community

It's a relaxing unit for veterans. I like the strategic location and the serenity. All personnel…read moreare very respectful and you need to experience to appreciate this post. You doubt? Walk in and entertain yourself, grab a drink and judge for yourself.Awesome!

This organization (Center for American Homeless Veterans/ Circle of Friends For American Veterans)…read morecalled and convinced my elderly sister with dementia to donate $10. It must be a recurring donation because $10 has posted against her account three months in a row. I cannot contact this organization to stop it because their website is invalid (www.vetsvision.org) and their phone number is disconnected (703-237-8980). In March, I found their FaceBook page and sent them a Messenger. I received an automated response, nothing more. As of today, their FaceBook page is gone.

Worth reading up on this charity before giving money…read more http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/06/america-s-worst-charities-five-of-top-50-named-based-in-maryland-virginia-90212.html Circle of Friends For American Veterans turns out to be one of the lowest rated charities in the US.

American Legion Post 180 is your typical legion hall -- cheap eats, REALLY affordable booze, and…read moresports on the tellie, pool tables, shuffleboard and darts. There's always a couple of old-timers sitting at the end of the bar, lamenting the youth of today, and retelling stories of their glory days. It's always lots of fun to listen, and sometimes the stories get funnier or grander with each retelling. For big games, the crowd grows and patrons root for their team, making the bar area roar with noise when someone scores. You know--just some good dudes. Breakfast is definitely the best meal at the Legion, unless there is a picnic barbecue. Farm-fresh eggs, grilled to order meats, pancakes and French toast. Breakfast sandwiches are pretty good as well and you just can't beat the price. $9 for steak and eggs with a sirloin as big as my palm with fingers extended. If you're a veteran looking for a community legion hall where everyone knows everyone and you're never a stranger, give post 180 a try. Chances are, you'll feel right at home from the first moment you walk in.

Dear American Legion Hqtrs,…read more The Commander of the Sons from Post 180, in Vienna Virginia was harassing and threatening. This is completely unacceptable. I don't appreciate being cussed at and threatened. This all occurred because of their inability to locate the on loan Painting. I have attempted to contact the Post Commander about this with no success. I notified the Chief of Police in Vienna Virginia as well as the Mayor and Town Manager. If this is an example of your leadership, then I recommend training in civility. Dave At appx 5:40 pm , Saturday 24 August 2019, I went inside Post 180 to check on status of my membership card. I've been waiting since March this year. I've been a Sons Member in the past. I sent a check for $40.00 then after two months of waiting, sent cash and asked for my check to be sent back, which they did. The person serving at the bar, looked at two of the members, one of which was Phil Dunn, the other, the Commander of the Sons. I asked Phil if he was concerned about my puppy and pulled out my ADA paperwork. The Sons Commander started yelling at me and cussing telling me to "get the hell out of his post, I'm the Commander and you're not a member." I said I sent my $40.00 to which he replied it was sent back to me. I said it was never sent back. He then repeated "get the hell out of my post. I'm calling 911." I never raised my voice. I told Phil I was not combative. The Sons Commander said "You have your 'Gxxx Dxxx' painting. Get the hell out of here." I had provided on loan, a Giclee Painting of which was no longer there and upon inquiry, several times, finally reached the Post 180 Commander, Jason at Viva Vienna. A week or so later when checking on my membership card, the giclee painting was at the bar area. No one had contacted me. Angel, at the bar presented it back to me. Maybe as a result of this, they're reflecting their own embarrassment but it's not acceptable to treat anyone like that. I felt threatened and harassed. Dave Minyard

People are very kind when I first walked in. I appreciated the engagement. I liked how I was…read moregreeted and welcomed. Seriously, as a woman Veteran, I was respected and met other Veterans who sparked great conversations. This Post is very active with fundraisers, bingo community & family events! Loved it. Thank you

Pros: Very friendly people…read moreMany TV'S going Dance floor Live Bands Clean establishment Great parking Cons: Very limited food Post 60 is one of my favorite Posts that I have ever been too. When you walk into Post 60 you are greeted and treated like your important and like your family by everyone. They have a large bar with very friendly bartenders. They always seem to have some type of event, party or band going happening. They have a very large and beautiful hall adjacent to bar where they hold BINGO on Friday nights. They also have a great deck outside to hang on. Just a wonderful time always here. It's a must visit.

Luke's Wings is a non profit organization that helps active duty wounded in battle. They help…read morefamilies travel to visit loved ones during recovery. The staff members are nice.