VFW Post 285 Surprise AZ

04/20/2026

JOB OPENING: 🚔Police Assistant; Closes: 4/29/2026

💙El Mirage offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees: compressed workweek/alternate work options, paid time off-holidays, paid leave, health and wellness, life insurance, ASRS retirement, and supplemental benefits.

https://www.elmirageaz.gov/220/Human-Resources

04/14/2026

🚨 SCAM ALERT: Fake Traffic Ticket Texts Circulating 🚨

Residents are reporting text messages claiming to be from Arizona courts about “unpaid traffic violations” or “mandatory collections.”

⚠️ These messages are NOT legitimate.

Here’s how to spot the scam:
• Courts do NOT send payment demands by text
• Messages use urgent, threatening language to scare you
• They often include a QR code or suspicious payment link
• Violations listed may be vague or don’t match your history

🛑 Do NOT click links or scan QR codes. Do NOT send payment.

✅ If you’re unsure about a ticket:

Contact your local court directly using official contact information — not what’s provided in the message.

📲 Help protect others by sharing this warning.

03/06/2026

Red Shirt Friday

03/06/2026

The Department has been challenged by the Wisconsin VFW to see who hits 101% in membership first.

Washington is currently at 98.91%
Wisconsin is currently at 98.65%

Washington has held the lead for most of the year let's keep that momentum going and cross the finish line strong!

02/12/2026

With Mayor Kevin Sartor – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

02/05/2026

With VFW Auxiliary-National Organization – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

02/05/2026

With Desert Storm Veterans – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

02/05/2026

With VFW Department of Arizona – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

With several Scholarship deadlines approaching, 2025-2026 National Scholarships Ambassador Philip Reinpold gives deadline reminders and an update on how all Scholarships are going this Program Year. Reinpold wants to remind everyone of all the good work that has been done so far and offer some tips on ways to finish the year strong.

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