ROCCO MORETTO VFW POST 2348"Service • Honor • Community • Camaraderie” Veterans of Foreign Wars 📍 31-35 41st Street, Astoria, NY 11103 | 📞 (646) 970-6468 | 📧 info@vfw2348.org 🇺🇸 Post Officers’ MessageComrades and Friends, As October begins, thank you for your ongoing dedication to our post and community. We have a busy month ahead, including our clothing drive and regular post gatherings. Please invite a fellow veteran or community member to our upcoming events as we continue to grow and serve Astoria together. 📅 Upcoming EventsPost BBQ (Members Only) 📅 Sunday, Oct 4, 2026 | ⏰ 1200 – Close [12pm – Close] | 📍 VFW Post 2348 - Main Hall Monthly Post Meeting (Members Only) 📅 Friday, Oct 16, 2026 | ⏰ 1900 – 2000 [7pm – 8pm] | 📍 VFW Post 2348 - Main Hall Field Day (All are welcome) 📅 Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 | ⏰ 1200 - 1400 [12pm – 2pm] | 📍 VFW Post 2348 - Main Hall & Grounds Private Event (Community Organization) 📅 Every Wednesday | ⏰  1700 - 2100 [5pm – 9pm] | 📍 VFW Post 2348 - Main Hall Clothing Donations for St. Mary's Clothing Drive Support local families with clothing donations. 📅 Every Friday | ⏰  1800 - 2000 [6pm – 8pm] (or by appointment) | 📍 VFW Post 2348 - Main Hall 📧 Email to schedule: svc@vfw2348.org Military Branch Birthday Recognition ⚓ Happy 251st Birthday to the U.S. Navy! (October 13, 1775) On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress established the Continental Navy, commissioning twoarmed vessels to intercept British supply ships. Today, we honor all sailors—past and present—who have served aboard our nation's fleets to maintain maritime security, protect freedom of the seas, and defend our country around the globe. Non Sibi Sed Patriae — "Not for self, but for country." 🎖 Upcoming Holidays•  Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day: Monday, October 12, 2026 📜 Services Offered● Post Facilities: Hall Rental – Email info@vfw2348.org● Veteran Support: Veterans Employment Services, Peer-to-Peer Support – Email info@vfw2348.org● VA Benefits Assistance: Healthcare, Education, Compensation & Pension – Email vso@vfw2348.org● Community Service: Volunteer Opportunities, Fundraising – Email svc@vfw2348.org📢 Hall Rentals AvailablePlanning a private event or community gathering? Our Main Hall is open for bookings.🪖 Member SpotlightSean Frazier  E4-Specialist  🤝 2002-2005 United States ArmyCommunity Engagement Impact👕 🎒 🏅 230 lbs. of clothing donated to St. Mary’s Clothing Drive50+ backpacks distributed as part of our Return to School Backpack Giveaway Mentorship and support for the New York Military Youth Cadets 📜 Military History HighlightThe Battle of Leyte Gulf (October 23–26, 1944) was the largest naval clash in human history, resulting in a decisive American victory that destroyed the operational capacity of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Fought to protect the U.S. invasion of the Philippines, the battle featured the sinking of the giant battleship Musashi, the final battleship-to-battleship duel in history, and the first organized use of kamikaze suicide attacks. By its conclusion, the Allies secured the Pacific beachheads and permanently cut off Japan from its vital Southeast Asian oil supplies.