The Westport Veteran Coalition is dedicated to honoring, supporting, and advocating for the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Working in partnership with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 399 and American Legion Post 63, the Coalition strives to ensure that every veteran in our community is respected, remembered, and provided access to meaningful support and resources.
The mission is to promote veteran well-being, preserve the legacy of military service, and strengthen community awareness through collaboration, education, outreach, and civic engagement. We are committed to fostering unity among veteran organizations, supporting programs that address veterans’ needs, and engaging future generations in honoring the values of service, sacrifice, liberty, and patriotism.
Together, we work to honor the past, serve today’s veterans, and inspire continued service to our nation and community.
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 399 invites all veterans to a free Veteran Benefits Luncheon on Thursday, January 15th from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 465 Riverside Avenue, Westport. This event is open to all veterans as part of an outreach effort to check in on veterans’ welfare and connect them with the benefits and support they have earned.
Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a veteran or you know someone who served, this is a chance to enjoy lunch, learn more about available veterans’ benefits, and connect with other members of the veteran community in a relaxed and supportive setting.
The event is part of VFW Post 399’s ongoing mission to serve those who have served. Representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide information on services and assistance available to veterans.
RSVP’s are encouraged, but NOT required to help with planning. Please email vfw399ct@gmail.com include the number of attendees in your message or call VFW Post 399 at (203) 227-6796.
Come join us in honoring those who served—because every veteran deserves our support
On Saturday, December 13, the Westport community came together to commemorate National Wreaths Across America Day at Assumption Greens Farms Cemetery, honoring and remembering the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans. Led by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 399 Auxiliary, Vice Commander Patty Kondub and Joan Polayes, with the dedicated participation of Westport Scout Troops 39 and 139, the ceremony served as a heartfelt tribute to those who served and defended our freedoms.
Members of VFW Post 399, joined by community volunteers, assembled early in the cold morning to take part in the solemn tradition of laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of over 400 heroes. Each wreath placed symbolized the community’s gratitude, respect, and enduring commitment to never forget those who answered the call to serve.
“We are deeply honored to participate in this meaningful event and to pay tribute to our courageous veterans,” said Phil Delgado, Quartermaster of VFW Post 399. “It is through these acts of remembrance that we ensure the sacrifices of our heroes are never forgotten.” Special thanks are extended to the VFW Post 399 Auxiliary and the many volunteers whose leadership, dedication, and service helped rally the community and ensure a dignified and respectful tribute.
