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Home Depot Community Impact Grant
The Home Depot has started accepting applications for its 2021 Community Impact Grant now through Dec. 31, 2021. VFW members can receive up to $5,000 to fund repairs or construction projects at their Post building.
VFW National News
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John Smith Jr.
From Ron Scoville: Please have this posted to our members. John Smith Jr., 94 years young passed away August 21, 2020. There will be a virtual funeral Wednesday 8/26/2020 at 13:00 from Bennett Funeral Home. For more details follow this link to the online obituary.
Bronze Star Presentation to William G. Cline (Video)
On 17 August 2020 Congressman Rob Wittman presented SPC Cline his Bronze Star that he earned during the Vietnam war.
Andrew Schmitz Homecoming
VFW Riders from Post 9808 and American Legion Riders from Post 175, Ray Bassetti, Ron Scoville, Fred Kuester, Dan Ossa, Jack Barbour, Thomas Bynum, Tom and Faith Esker braved the rain to participate with other motorcycle groups from our area to pay final tribute to...
VFW Launches Campaign to Showcase Veterans #StillServing
Veterans truly exemplify the best of America February 11, 2020 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to launch #StillServing, a campaign to bring attention to and honor the continued commitment and sacrifice of America’s veterans. ...
Wreaths Across America 2019
Visit the Gallery to see more photos. This was posted in FaceBook by Ray Bassetti Cold Harbor National Cemetery sunrise the day after. It's a beautiful sight. A job well done yesterday, by many members of our post and the community. Attaboys go out to the...
Auxiliary Making Bags for Homeless Female Veterans
The ladies from the Auxiliary doing up bags for theHomeless Female veterans.
December Auxiliary President Message
Auxiliary Dear Brothers and Sisters, Our Post served a complimentary lunch on Veterans Day and transported Post and Auxiliary members to Hanover Wayside for a traditional Veterans Day Service. Tuesday, the 12th, our Veterans were celebrated at Stone-wall...
December Commander Message
Comrades, December is upon us and the new year is just around the corner. Everyone will soon be running to and fro: errands, shopping, de-liveries, and pick-ups. Everyone is busy and running. If you find yourself in the Bell Creek shopping area (Wal-Mart, Target,...
Next 10 Days Events
VFW POST 9808 OCTOBER 2021 NEWSLETTER
Commander’s Message Comrades,Lots has been going on at the Post. If you have not been by, please take some time and check out what’shappening. You may see some changes in the appearance of things. Volunteers have been busy sprucing things up. It takes a lot to...
VFW POST 9808 SEPTEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER
COMMANDERS MESSAGE Comrades,Thank you to everyone that has stepped up in support of OUR Post. Your volunteering means this Post will continue to thrive. There are so many ways that you can volunteer and we can use more of you to help out. Of course, BINGO continues to...
VFW POST 9808 AUGUST 2021 NEWSLETTER
Commander’s Message Comrades,We have had a busy month and it doesn't look like things are letting up, but that is a good thing. The Post is almost back to conducting business like we have in the past. You no longer have to wear a mask if you have been fully...
VFW POST 9808 JULY 2021 NEWSLETTER
Comrades,Thank you so much for your confidence in electing me as your Commander. I promise to do my best to make the right decisions for the Post and all its members. The new slate of Officers for 2021-2022 will have the best interest of the Post in mind as they...
VFW POST 9808 JUNE 2021 NEWSLETTER
Commander’s Message Comrades,It is with some degree of sorrow that today I write my final newsletter as Commander of your post. I am honored that you elected me to serve this past year and I'm thankful for the great team of officers you elected to serve with me. We...
VFW POST 9808 May 2021 Newsletter
Commander’s Message Comrades,When the yellow pollen starts falling all over your outdoor vehicles, you know it's almost time to get those tomato plants in the ground. Watch the moon, give it a few more days and then get to it. To all the Comrades who cast a ballot in...
VFW Post 9808 April newsletter
Comrades,Spring has sprung and with more and more citizens being vaccinated, Covid is fading. But, it’s not gone yet so we must continue to practice all the recommendations of our public health professionals. We kick off the month with our trip to Liberation Veterans...
CPT James Ahn Memorial Scholarship
Former Special Forces Service Member
Full time student pursuing degree/certification completion at an accredited post secondary institution including graduate school, university, college, community college, or vocational/technical institution.
Applicants must complete the application in full by June 1, 2021
Wreathes Across America 2021
Wreaths Across America The 2021 Wreaths Across America campaign is open. The Post has a goal of filling the Cold Harbor National Cemetery with 900+ wreaths. For every two (2) wreaths ordered we get one (1) free. If you have questions, contact Paul Smith at...
How to retire an old flag
If you have a flag that needs to be retired, Post 9808 has a drop box just for that purpose. The drop box is located just to the left of the front door. If you would like to learn more about flag etiquette follow this link. VFW FLAG ETIQUETTE