Guardian Survival 5K
WHEN: 17MAY2026, 1000
WHERE: Carmel, NY
In celebration of April the month of the military child and families, we have been invited to attend. (See flyer for tickets)
May 19th, Guardian Survival 5K
Carmel, NY
Fundraiser Supports for Military and First Responders
See Flyer
Armed Forces and FDNY Murph Challenge
WHEN: 20MAY2026
WHERE: Fort Hamilton Base Athletic Field
Consider participating in a worthy workout (PT) event, right before Memorial Day Holiday
To honor and remember the legacy of Long Island native and fallen Hero, Lt Michael Murphy; US Navy Seal and MOH Recipient
Money raised will benefit the Lt Michael P Murphy Scholarship Fund
Coordinating Instructions:
See Website https://runsignup.com/Race?raceId=203832
Summary:
Complete the full workout and each exercise:
Run 1 mile, 100 Pull ups, 200 Push-ups, 300 Squats, Run 1 Mile
Armed Force Challenge event has set aside a limited number of spots for each group of participants from Army, Marines and FDNY.
Registration Required, (Scan QR Code on flyer to register)
Non-Competitive and Competitive Elite Classes
Some equipment required, (20 lbs. vest or equivalent), Pull up band assist allowed in non-competitive category.
Organizers are inviting any FDNY Military Veteran to participate in the event in hopes of filling a majority of the FDNY spots with veterans.
ALL FDNY Members are welcome to participate.
Good luck to those who participate.
Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
WHEN: 21MAY2026, 1000
WHERE: the Rock memorial wall
FDNY VFW Post 12033 will host our Memorial Day Observance and Wreath laying to remember our 47 Members who died while serving on Active duty and a special honor to remember the 55 of 343 FDNY members who died on 9-11-2001 that were also veterans.
This is our event and we can use more hands to support.
PLEASE RSVP if you are attending, NLT 10 May. We could use a few extra hands for set up and conducting, and breakdown of event. We are also providing a light breakfast starting at 0900, and need count to make sure we have enough food ordered. We will have VFW SWAG for sale and Membership applications for those interested in joining.
We ask that you wear FDNY Class A uniform (VFW members authorized to and asked to wear your VFW Caps with FDNY Uniform)
Optional: Any Currently Serving Military Member in the Guard or Reserves (or Retired Military) can wear military Dress Uniform.
If you have any questions please email FDNYVFWComms@gmail.com or contact a post Officer
Independence Week
WHEN: July, Week leading up to July 4 Independence Day.
WHERE: TBD
July Week leading up to July 4 Independence Day. There are a lot of events being planned around the time of USA 250th Birthday celebration and military coming to town (More to follow)
Veterans Week
WHEN: 11NOV2026
WHERE: 5th Avenue
Wednesday November 11th Veterans Day Parade (instead of monthly meeting)
Check Back Later For More-TBD2026
