They’re a busy bunch at the VFW Post 6249 in their noble mission to support veterans. The organization is hosting two big events
The 4TH Annual PFC Joseph P Dwyer Ptsd Memorial 5K Run will take place on Saturday, May 31st, 2025.
The race honors the memory of an Iraq War hero from Suffolk County who served in combat as an Army Medic. He died in July 2008 at the age of 31.
Proceeds from the run will benefit the Joseph P. Dwyer Veteran Peer Support Project, which is a peer-to-peer program for Veterans facing the challenges of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
Launched in 2012 as a pilot partnership between our Suffolk County United Veterans program and the Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency, the Dwyer Project takes a confidential, one-on-one, peer-to-peer approach that has rapidly captured the attention and support of both veterans and mental health professionals statewide and across the nation.
The program has steadily demonstrated that the peer-to-peer model holds tremendous, untapped value as a tool for helping Veterans transition and reintegrate back into civilian life.
Race registration takes place at Rocky Point High School starting at 10:00 a.m. The 5K race starts at 12:30 pm.
You can register online or call VFW Post 6249 for more details at 631.744.9106.
The VFW Post 6249 will host its second annual D-Day ceremony at the VFW Post 6249 Suffolk County World War II and Military History Museum next Sunday, June 1st, 2025.
This program begins at 11:00 AM, and there will be speakers present at the event.
VFW Post 6249 is located at 109 King Rd, Rocky Point, NY 11778.
Their website is RockyPointVFW6249.org.