Happy Holidays

The Crowleys, looking festive at our
2025 HOLIDAY PARTY held at Elks Lodge.

The party for VFW Posts 7263 & 10110 was great!

-Credit: Virginia Sajan Photography

VFW Post 7263

SINCE 1946 - 79 years!
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Buddy Poppies Now Available At Post 7263

An Unmistakable Symbol of Support for Veterans Since 1922, the VFW has distributed what would become the VFW “Buddy” Poppy® to raise money for disabled, struggling veterans. The VFW Buddy Poppies are assembled by veterans in VA Hospitals and program proceeds still benefit needy veterans.

Music Night Wednesday

Surf City Line Dance 7-9 pm
Wed., Dec. 3rd, 10th & New Year’s Eve

Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, Dec. 17th

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Hall Rental

Some 2025 dates still available.
To reserve our Hall or Picnic and Barbecue area for your event,
call (831) 475-9804.

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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


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Veterans & Friends Talent Show
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-----December 1st-----

 Blue Monday Blues Jam
Featuring: Joe Blan Jr. and his Down Home Blues Company
1st Monday Every Month

Time: 6 - 10 pm
No Cover charge
Blues music - Open Mic - Hot food

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——-January 17th, 2026——

Veterans & Friends Talent Show

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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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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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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.

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 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.

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Post News

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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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Kentucky town helped by VFW Post 7263

Capitola Post 7263 sends relief check to help the flood ravaged community of Hazard, Kentucky.

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Honoring our Posts & Auxiliaries

We have several VFW Posts & Auxiliaries that have reached or are reaching significant anniversaries. This article talks about all of our active Posts and Auxiliaries by years of service to District 12 Veterans!

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VA Impacts during Shutdown

VA Benefits will continue to be processed and delivered, including compensation, pension, education, and housing benefits.

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National News

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VFW Marks the 14th Anniversary of the End of the Iraq War

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Dec. 15, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) marks the 14th anniversary of the conclusion of the Iraq War. We...

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VFW Applauds Common Sense Improvement to Women Veterans' Health Care

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) applauds the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for taking decisive action to imp...

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