VFW Post 2397 John N. Timon Post

10/21/2026

The Major Richard Star Act discharge petition reached 218 signatures on Sept. 16.

That means the clean bill can move forward on its own, separate from TCAVA.

Congress may be out of session, but advocacy doesn’t take a break. Find your local town hall and ask your representative if they plan to vote YES on the Major Richard Star Act this Congress, WITHOUT reducing veterans’ compensation to pay for it.

Veterans are watching.

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Good evening our fellow comrades, Auxiliary VFW Post 2397 , families and veteran community.

Tomorrow night is our Veterans and Families Meet the candidates night! This takes place in our Rec Hall, starting at 7pm. We hope to see everyone tomorrow!

Commander,
Casimiro Arriola Jr

IMPORTANT NOTICE: In accordance with VFW National Bylaws, VFW Post 2397 does not endorse or affiliate with any political candidate, political party, or campaign. This is a strictly nonpartisan event intended to provide information and encourage respectful community dialogue.

ATTENTION ALL VETERANS IN OUR COMMUNITY!

YOUR COMMUNITY. YOUR CONCERNS. YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR FROM LOCAL CANDIDATES!

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) John N. Timon Post 2397 invites our veterans, military families, and the entire Corpus Christi community to our MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT!

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026

⏰ 7:00 PM

📍 VFW Post 2397 Rec Hall
4441 Ayers St., Corpus Christi, TX

We have invited candidates running for several important public offices, including:

🗳️ Mayor of Corpus Christi

🗳️ At-Large City Council

🗳️ Nueces County Judge

🗳️ Nueces County Commissioner

🗳️ Texas State Representative

WHY IS THIS EVENT IMPORTANT TO OUR VETERANS?

One of our main discussion topics will focus on an issue affecting our veteran community:

What can our elected officials do to better support our younger veterans, especially those struggling with mental health challenges and the risk of su***de?

Each candidate will have three minutes to introduce themselves and share their vision, followed by three minutes to address our veterans’ question.

Our Post Commander, Casimiro Arriola, will moderate the event and ensure a respectful, issue-focused discussion.

🇺🇸 IMPORTANT NOTICE: In accordance with VFW National Bylaws, VFW Post 2397 does not endorse or affiliate with any political candidate, political party, or campaign. This is a strictly nonpartisan event intended to provide information and encourage respectful community dialogue.

ALL VETERANS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE WELCOME!

We look forward to an informative evening focused on the future of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, and the veterans who have served our nation.

Post Commander,
Casimiro Arriola Jr

10/20/2026

The Texas VFW State Surgeon’s quarterly newsletter is now available! Andrea Ortiz shares a call to prioritize our health, check on our comrades, and help Veterans and their families stay connected to care and support as we close out 2026.

This quarter introduces the Monthly Comrade Wellness Challenges:

• October | Prevention Starts With You: Schedule an overdue appointment or preventive screening and encourage a fellow Veteran to prioritize their health.

• November | Honoring Veterans Through Action: Make a healthier choice, reconnect with a comrade, and include a Veteran or surviving spouse in your Thanksgiving plans.

• December | No Comrade Left Behind: Care for your emotional wellness, check on someone experiencing grief or isolation, and extend kindness to a Veteran or military family.

Posts, Districts, Auxiliary members, Veterans, and families: take part, share your efforts, and tag Texas VFW and Texas VFW State Surgeon Andrea Ortiz! Please obtain permission before sharing anyone’s photos or personal stories.

Read the quarterly State Surgeon Newsletter:
https://issuu.com/texasvfw/docs/state_surgeon_newsletter_october_2026_

Let’s turn awareness into action, one challenge, one Post, and one comrade at a time.

10/20/2026

Thru Friday Oct 30th, stop by House of Rock in your favorite red, white, & blue attire and get a FREE slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza! 🍕 (dine-in only)

10/18/2026

🍂🌤️ TEXAS WEATHER CAN’T MAKE UP ITS MIND! 🤧

One weekend it’s sweater weather… the next we’re back in shorts and flip-flops!

And with all these temperature changes, those sneezes, stuffy noses, and sinus pressure can really put a damper on your day!

🌿 DID YOU KNOW ACUPUNCTURE MAY HELP WITH SEASONAL ALLERGIES?

Acupuncture may offer additional relief for certain allergy-related symptoms, including:

✅ Nasal congestion and stuffiness
✅ Sneezing and runny nose
✅ Allergy-related sinus discomfort
✅ Overall allergy symptom management

While acupuncture isn’t a cure for colds or sinus infections, it may be a helpful complementary option for managing seasonal allergies.

At Paradigm Wellness, wellness is about finding the right approach for YOU!

Don’t let allergy season get the best of you!

📞 Call 361-257-1194 to schedule an acupuncture consultation!

📍 5366 McArdle Rd, Ste 104
Corpus Christi, TX 78411

🍂 Texas weather may be unpredictable, but your self-care doesn’t have to be!

10/18/2026

CCRTA is offering fare-free rides to and from voting locations on:
🔹 October 19 — First Day of Early Voting
🔹 November 3 — Election Day

Let your Bus Operator know you’re going to or from voting!

Learn more at ccrta.org/vote

10/18/2026

A big salute to our fellow women warriors! Thank you for serving alongside us! And thank you for helping us continue the mission to take care of one another. 🫡
-Casimiro

On October 18, Texas VFW recognizes the service and sacrifice of women who have served in our nation’s Armed Forces.

This date marks the 1997 dedication of the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery. Now known as the Military Women’s Memorial, it preserves generations of women’s service stories as an essential part of our nation’s military history.

This recognition honors women’s contributions and acknowledges the barriers they have faced in service and in being recognized as Veterans, part of the shared history of our Veteran community.

We honor that history and the women Veterans beside us today, our fellow members, leaders, neighbors, and comrades. Thank you for your service.

10/17/2026

This past Thursday, our scholarship committee awarded a scholarship to Aaron Soto, a Del Mar student studying EKG. He was very thankful for being selected. Thank you comrades for encouraging this young gentleman to continue his education.

Commander,
Casimiro Arriola Jr

10/17/2026

We’ll see yall next Saturday for karaoke!