WELCOME TO TRES PUEBLOS_SANTA CRUZ

We Are All American VFW Post 7263
Tres Pueblos, VFW Post 7263 salutes all who served this great nation.  As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Vietnam, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 


Announcements

Restroom renovation and plumbing repairs are scheduled to start March 3rd.
Porta-potties and wash stations will be available outside during the construction phase.
Thank you for your patience and continued support.
 

 
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March 2026 EVENTS
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 Blue Monday Blues Jam
Featuring: Joe Blan Jr. and his Down Home Blues Company
March 2nd, 2026 
(1st Monday of Every Month)

Time: 6 - 10 pm
No Cover charge
Blues music - Open Mic (All Genres) - Hot foods

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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner 
Sunday, March 15th

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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APRIL 2026 EVENTS 
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                                        Typical Holiday Schedule                                       

 
Volunteers are always appreciated!

7:30 am   Meet in Post Canteen for coffee, hot Chocolate and doughnuts.
8:00 am   Head out to put up flags in cemeteries (New & Old Holy Cross).
9:30 am   Approximate return from cemeteries.  Put up flags around the Post.
 
1:00 - 4:00 pm   Food Prep - volunteers needed
 
2:00 pm   Approximate time the Canteen will open.
3:00 pm   Start grilling meats - help is appreciated
 
3:30 pm   Meet at Post early, then head out to cemeteries to take down flags.
4:30 pm   Approximate return from cemeteries.

4:30 - 5:30 pm   Cocktail hour
5:00 - 5:30 pm   Approximate time that food should be ready to serve.  
9:00 pm   Canteen closing time.

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(Event) Day
Month xxth


(Event) Day Schedule (Weather permitting)

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0730-0800          Coffee, hot chocolate and doughnuts  in Canteen

 


0800-0930                    Put up flags in Holy Cross Cemeteries



 0900-0930                    Return from cemeteries, put up flags at Post          



1200-1700                    Food prep, grilling and setup
(12:00-5:00 pm)
                           

1530-1630                   Take flags down in cemeteries and return to Post.               
(3:30-4:30 pm).                                                          
 
1630-1730                Cocktail and social hour.                    
(4:30-5:30)                                                              

 

1700-1900                  Barbecue dinner                

(5:00-7:00 pm)                                                          
 
1900-2100                  Cleanup and socializing.                      

(7:00-9:00 pm)                                                     

                     

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OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.
 
 

DONATE TO TRES PUEBLOS_SANTA CRUZ

Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

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Membership

Membership Details

As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

Post News

Important Info for Post7263 Members

Post Membership

Tres Pueblos Post 7263 welcomes our new members. New members help keep our Post a viable, active Post. They bring new energy and ideas to our organization.

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District News

Important Info for District 12 Members

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

The California Veteran Magazine – Spring 2026 Issue

The California Veteran is the official publication of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Department of California. It is an online magazine published four times a year to keep our members informed about important news affecting the VFW and veterans

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The new law reinstates penalties for claims sharks targeting veterans and service members navigating the federal benefits system

National News

Important info from National VFW

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