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WELCOME TO LT JERRY NOVAKOVICH__CLAYTON

Welcome to the All-State/All American Lt. Jerry Novakovich, Post 1525, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Department of California.  Our Post is located at 2290 Willow Pass Rd, Concord, CA.  
 
Post 1525 was established in the City of Clayton in 1986 and was known as Clayton Valley Post 1525.  We have been part of the communities of Clayton, Concord, and eastern Walnut Creek.  In 2012, the Posts in Pinole, Rodeo, and Crockett, merged into Post 1525.
 
The Post became an integral part of the Community.  It constructed the Veterans Memorial Flagpole Monument at the top of Main Street.  This became the starting point for Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Veteran Day events. Our Honor Guard has led off the 4th of July Parade ever since. 
 
Our Post name was later renamed Lt. Jerry Novakovich, Post 1525, in honor of Clayton resident who was killed leading a patrol in Vietnam, during the Tet Offensive in 1968.

 

 


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2026 4th of July Please join the VFW Clayton/Concord Post 1525 as we all gather to celebrate the 250th anniversary of this great country.
 
We will be starting with a pancake breakfast in Endeavor Hall, located at 6008 Center Street.  That goes from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM, at which point the kids parade starts followed by the annual 4th of July parade.
 
See announcement image for more information.
 
We look forward to seeing you there.
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Juneteenth Celebration!

Honoring freedom, unity, and the service of Black veterans

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California VFW Calls on Congress to Keep Its Promise to America’s Veterans

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of California today urged Congress to revise H.R. 9237, the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, to protect earned disability benefits for future disabled veterans while preserving the legislation’s many positive reforms.

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VFW Department of California Elects Paula Jansen as State Commander During 106th Annual State Convention

Veterans from across California gathered in Sacramento for leadership elections, training, recognition, and more

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VFW Celebrates the Coast Guard's 236th Birthday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly joins a grateful nation in celebrating the 236th birthday of the Uni...

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VFW Mourns the Loss of Past Commander-in-Chief R.D. 'Bulldog' Smith Jr.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is saddened by the passing of its oldest living past Commander-in-Chief, R.D...

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