Thank you for visiting we hope that you will take the time to meet Edward F. Lukoski and learn more about the USS Franklin (CV-13) and how she survived but at a great loss of life.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves.
In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000.
Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010.
This Ruck will honor the life and legacy of Aviation Machinist Mate 3/C Edward F. Lukoski, USN on this 80th anniversary of his death in combat during WWII.
Sunday March 16, 2025 @ 10:00am
3.1mile Ruck beginning at the Fort Hamilton Cannon along Shore Road Park to the Old Glory Lookout. The return route will be along the Shore Road Promenade with beautiful views of the Verrazzano Bridge & surrounding areas back to the original starting point.
Join us afterwards for comradery and drinks at our Edward F. Lukoski Post 7096 we are located at 804 3rd Ave. Brooklyn, NY close to the train / plenty of free parking on street!
Participants are encouraged to bring a backpack that is at least 22lbs, in memory of those that have fallen in combat and to veteran suicide.
.png)
FOLLOW US