CWV Sargent Shriver Post 2016

09/26/2024

On Monday (09-22-2024), U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer 3 (retired) John Price, a World War II submariner, was laid to rest. John, at 100 years of age, was an active member of CWV Sargent Shriver Post 2016, at times serving as the Historian. Support at the funeral services was provided by our post members, as well as members of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Knights of Columbus, United States Submarine Veterans, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Rest your oars, Sailor, we have the watch!

11/16/2023

11/12/2023

November 10 - Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps.

10/29/2023

At the request of CWV Post 2016 Historian Stephen Leon, Department of Pennsylvania Commander Mike Rang joined us for our dinner and meeting on 10-25-2023. He offered the assistance and support of his department and expressed his gratitude for the invite. Thank you Commander Rang for the goodwill visit!

10/22/2023

CWV Post 2016 Historian Stephen Leon spent a great weekend at the US Naval Academy with Catholic War Veterans friends from the Department of Connecticut. He gave a tour of the Yard (what a regular college would call the campus), before the group attended the Friday Dress Parade on Worden Field. On Saturday, they attended the Alumni football game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and watched a heartfelt loss to a tough Air Force team. Thank you, Commander Tom Voytek for the memorable weekend with your group!

10/13/2023

Happy 248th Birthday, U.S. Navy!

09/18/2023

On September 18th, we celebrate the US Air Force’s birthday!

09/11/2023

The U.S Army renders honors for the victims of 9/11.

Staff Sgt. Tiffany Hoffer sounds "Taps" in remembrance of all those who lost their lives 9/11/2001 as well as the many selfless individuals who aided the rec...

09/03/2023

On August 17, 1984, President Ronald Reagan affixed his signature to legislation granting the Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Incorporated, a Federal Charter, Public Law, 98-382. We are the first Catholic organization to be honored with such recognition.

09/03/2023

During the weekend of May 20-21, 2023, CWV Post 2016 Commander Stephen Leon was blessed with the opportunity to spend time with three members of "The Greatest Generation."

On Saturday (05-20-2023), Stephen accompanied CWV Post 2016 Historian John Price, a 99-year old, WWII US Navy Submariner, to the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI) observance of Armed Forces Day at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Pennsylvania. At the ceremony, Stephen and John were introduced to 101-year old, WWII US Navy Submariner Victor Mihal. John and Victor spent the afternoon getting to know each other and sharing memories of the their war experiences with the event attendees. Sadly, Victor passed away 10 days later.

On Sunday (05-21-2023), Stephen attended the CWV & Auxiliary St. Casimir Post 766 Bull Roast at Rosedale Gardens (Rosedale, MD), where he met the featured guest, 102-year old, WWII US Army Veteran Alva Coats, Jr.

All-in-all, it proved to be a memorable weekend of honoring these gallant gentleman who fought to defend our great country.

09/01/2023

This week, MSNBC presented a powerful story about the Quilts of Valor (QOV) Foundation, which started up in 2003. CWV Post 2016 has developed a partnership with a local quilter from the QOV guild, Helen Choma, who continues to craft quilts for our veterans, then Historian Stephen Leon arranges to present them in unique ways.

The Quilts of Valor Foundation, which provides quilts to service members and veterans touched by war, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Lori Thompson of Q...

08/27/2023

On Thursday (08-03-2023), at the CWV & Auxiliary National Convention, a Commanders, Presidents, and Chaplains Luncheon was held. At the luncheon, CWV Post 2016 Historian Stephen Leon presented a Quilt of Valor to CWV National Historian Denise DeBlois. The quilt, named "A Promise of Peace," was crafted by Helen Choma of Westminster, Maryland. Through a partnership between CWV Post 2016 and the Quilt of Valor Foundation, the quilts are crafted by Helen Choma and presented to veterans around the country.