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Welcome to Manuel Alvarado Post 9186 in South San Antonio in the Historic Mission District. Commander Ralph Alvarado mentioned at the member's monthly meeting that our Post 9186 Service Officer Roberto Anguiano Jr. received an award at the state convention in Dallas. Comrade Anguiano received the Outstanding Post Service Officer of the Year award for the Department of Texas. Congratulations, Roberto Anguiano Jr., this well-deserved recognition! Having a good time at the flea market. VFW Post 9186 commemorates the liberation of Kuwait between 24 and 28 February 1991 VFW post 9186 with partnership with Heart 2 Heart 4u gave vaccination shots for covid 19. VFW Post 9186 Awards and presentation VFW Post 9186 hosted food drive, collecting and distributing food to those in need. This effort provides essential foodstuffs to individuals or families who are unable to afford them. VFW Post 9186 commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. VFW Post 9186 commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. VFW Post 9186 commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777. Tragedy struck again in Beirut on October 23, 1983, when a suicide bomber drove a truck underneath the four-story building housing the U.S. Marine barracks and detonated 12,000 pounds of TNT. VFW Post 9186 remembering Korean Armistice. VFW Post 9186 remembering Korean Armistice. This armistice signed on July 27, 1953, formally ended the war in Korea. North and South Korea remain separate and occupy almost the same territory they had when the war began. Following World War II, in 1948, the Korea Peninsula was divided between a Soviet-backed government in the north and an American-backed government in the south. War broke out along the 38th parallel on June 25, 1950. On that day, North Korean troops coordinated an attack at several strategic points along the parallel and headed south toward Seoul. The members of VFW Post 9186 had been eagerly anticipating their annual BBQ event for weeks. As the day approached, everyone pitched in to make sure that this year's event would be the best one yet. The members of VFW Post 9186 were eagerly preparing for their annual BBQ event. As the day approached, everyone pitched in to ensure it would be the best one yet. The members of VFW Post 9186 were eagerly preparing for their annual BBQ event. As the day approached, everyone pitched in to ensure it would be the best one yet. The members of VFW Post 9186 were eagerly looking forward to their annual BBQ event. The third Friday in September is recognized as POW/MIA Day, a time to remember the sacrifices of prisoners of war (POW) and servicemembers who are missing in action (MIA). Until 1979, there was no formal recognition day set aside for these important men and women in uniform. VFW Post 9186 commemorate the allied victory in the pacific front during World War II. VFW Post 9186 hosted neighborhood food drive, distributing food to those in need. This effort provides essential foodstuffs to individuals or families who are unable to afford them. Women have been serving in the military for over 200 years, from the Revolutionary War to modern-day combat roles. Vietnam Veterans Day is annually observed on March 29. It commemorates the hardships suffered and sacrifices made by nine million Americans during the Vietnam War. However, the holiday does not only honor the former soldiers but also their families who supported them before and after the war.