These new sign-ups will get you fired up for May — Let’s go All-American! We’re in the homestretch. Some fantastic new events have been confirmed in the past weeks and we’re sharing some of them to inspire you if you haven’t already signed up. Sign up early to get your Post on the map! Don’t forget:…
Last winter, Louisville, Kentucky, was hit by long stretches of extreme cold. Members of VFW Post 1181 were concerned that older veterans would not be able to keep warm in temperatures below freezing. The Post offered its hall as a place for them to stay overnight. Soon, others were invited, too. “I noticed local advocacy…
‘We’re Proud to Be Investing in the Future’ While shopping with his children at the Siouxland Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Sioux City, Iowa, an idea came to Bruce Williams. “They had pallets of wildflower seed kits, and my instant thought was how cool it would be to get some for the kids’ teachers to…
Jason Khalaf, quartermaster of Post 10254 in Tucson, Arizona, has some advice for other VFW Posts when planning Day of Service activities: “Choose something that your members care about — it makes a huge difference.” When Post 10254 considered its 2025 VFW Day of Service event, it was a natural fit to partner with Southwestern Animal…
To establish their 2025 VFW Day of Service event, leadership from Post 9644 in Sheridan, Colorado, worked with the mayor and other officials to find out how they could make a positive difference in their city. They identified Bear Creek Trail, a high-traffic area that needed attention, as their objective for a trail cleanup. Frequently…
VFW Post 3219 in Hampton, Virginia, will hold its fourth annual blood drive for its 2025 VFW National Day of Service event. By participating in and leading the blood drive, veterans continue their service far beyond the military, demonstrating commitment to their community. Post Commander Joe Perkins said, “Veterans don’t stop serving when they take…
For several years, VFW Post 4272 in Columbus, Mississippi, has partnered with Golden Triangle Outdoors to host the Catfish Roundup. Post members decided it would be a great way to participate in the VFW National Day of Service. “The event allows mentally and physically disabled individuals to get outdoors and have fun together,” Post Commander…
As members of VFW Post 2113 in De Pere, Wisconsin, began thinking about what to do for this year’s VFW National Day of Service, discussions led to a previous member. “Our Post has a long and proud history of supporting the needs of the community,” Post Quartermaster/Adjutant Randy Hansen said. “One of our original members,…
For the past four years, Staci Boyer, commander of VFW Post 3873 in Naperville, Illinois, has organized a Community Fitness Competition. Just like in previous years, she plans on making it a VFW National Day of Service event in 2025. “By recognizing it as an official Day of Service event, we not only highlight the…
Vice Commander Carmine Garritano, Sr. and other members of Warwick Valley VFW Post 4662 in Warwick, New York, are Still Serving one another and their community year-round. “We’re involved in various community events related to things like suicide prevention and Mental Health Awareness Month,” he said. “We also host an Honor Flight fundraiser and collect…
Tiffany Daniel and other members of VFW Post 7461 work with several community partners to continue Still Serving in meaningful ways. “We work with the local church, partner with area nonprofits, and support a shelter called Promise Landing Horse Therapy,” she said. The Post’s main focus is combatting food insecurity. “We work with a food…
Valerie Young became just the second African American commander of VFW Post 3480 in East Saint Louis, Missouri, in 2023. “Under my watch, our Post has been named an All-State Post and an All-American Post for the first time in more than 80 years,” she said. “My goal is to become a two-time All-American Post…
These new sign-ups will get you fired up for May — Let’s go All-American! We’re in the homestretch. Some fantastic new events have been confirmed in the past few weeks and we’re sharing some of them to inspire you if you haven’t already signed up. Sign up early to get your Post on the map!…
Like so many of their fellow service members, the men and women of VFW Post 10804 are Still Serving to better their community in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. At the end of 2024, members donated 200 bottles of water, 100 packs of trail mix, 82 personal hygiene kits and nearly 50 items of clothing as…
For VFW Post 2780, Still Serving is simply a way of life — whether that means serving veterans or community members. Between its Post members and Auxiliary members, the Traverse City, Michigan, VFW Post logs thousands of hours every month volunteering in its community. Volunteer service includes visiting veteran and non-veteran residents in nursing homes…
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