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  • GEORGETOWN, Texas – Sport Clips Haircuts kicks off an annual drive today that you can participate in to raise $1.7 million by November 12, in support of the VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" program. You'll join Sport Clips […]
  • WASHINGTON – As 2022 comes to a close, I'd like to take this time to share some thoughts and my gratitude for the gift of life we have all been given. Since I took hold of the reigns as VFW […]
  • The following is an Op-ed by VFW National Commander Tim Borland, published by Military Times. WASHINGTON – When a recruit joins the U.S. military, they have a lot of tasks to complete – paperwork and ID cards, physicals, boot camp, […]
  • WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins in with our grateful nation in celebrating the birthday of the U.S. Navy, who has protected and defended freedom both at home and around the globe for the past 247 years. […]
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce that today, TOMS King Services BURGER KING® franchisee's Chief Operating Officer Erin Hasselgren traveled to Salem, Ohio, to present VFW Post 892 and District 6 Commander […]
  • WASHINGTON – We have all heard a lot about Camp Lejeune as of late, but what do we know about the man it is named for? On this 247th Marine Corps birthday, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) salutes all […]
  • WASHINGTON – On this Veterans Day, I want all veterans to know that "Every Veteran Counts." That phrase is my guiding slogan during my year as VFW's Commander-in-Chief, and that message is never more relevant on a day set aside […]
  • WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is today announcing an agreement in which it is entrusting the experienced environmental litigation team at the law firm of Baird Mandalas Brockstedt Federico & Cardea (BMBFC Law) with guiding and assisting […]
  • WASHINGTON – As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, I would like all of us to reflect with thankfulness in our hearts on the precious gifts of family, friends and comrades we have in our lives. Those of us who […]
  • Background The Senate must pass this critically needed legislation before the end of the 117th Congress. The House has done its part, and now the Senate must finish the job. H.R. 1361, the Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act, […]

VFW National News

VFW National News

  • GEORGETOWN, Texas – Sport Clips Haircuts kicks off an annual drive today that you can participate in to raise $1.7 million by November 12, in support of the VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" program. You'll join Sport Clips clients, team members, and franchisees to raise money via text and in stores over the next five weeks, and participating Sport Clips stores will […]
  • WASHINGTON – As 2022 comes to a close, I'd like to take this time to share some thoughts and my gratitude for the gift of life we have all been given. Since I took hold of the reigns as VFW commander-in-chief five months ago, I have been on the road and in the air traveling across the globe, engaging with veterans, service members and […]
  • The following is an Op-ed by VFW National Commander Tim Borland, published by Military Times. WASHINGTON – When a recruit joins the U.S. military, they have a lot of tasks to complete – paperwork and ID cards, physicals, boot camp, and training for their military occupational specialty – all responsibilities they accept as part of wearing the uniform. In return for accepting these responsibilities, […]
  • WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins in with our grateful nation in celebrating the birthday of the U.S. Navy, who has protected and defended freedom both at home and around the globe for the past 247 years. On Oct. 13, 1775, a resolution of the Continental Congress established what is now the United States Navy with "a swift sailing vessel, to […]
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce that today, TOMS King Services BURGER KING® franchisee's Chief Operating Officer Erin Hasselgren traveled to Salem, Ohio, to present VFW Post 892 and District 6 Commander Douglas Brannon with a $75,000 donation to the VFW Unmet Needs program. The donation, raised by 125 BURGER KING® franchise locations during their month-long […]

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.

Next 10 Days Events

Jun
8
Thu
3:00 pm Notary Services Available at VFW... @ VFW POST 9808
Notary Services Available at VFW... @ VFW POST 9808
Jun 8 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Notary Services Available at VFW Post 9808 @ VFW POST 9808 | Mechanicsville | Virginia | United States
Notary Services are offered at VFW Post 9808 on the first Monday of each month from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Notary Services will also be offered on the second and fourth Thursdays of the[...]
4:00 pm Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4... @ VFW 9808
Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4... @ VFW 9808
Jun 8 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner - Dine in and Pickup - (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) - Call (804) 746-9808 @ VFW 9808 | Mechanicsville | Virginia | United States
Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) – Call (804) 746-9808
7:30 pm Auxiliary Meeting
Auxiliary Meeting
Jun 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Auxiliary Meeting
 
7:30 pm Post 9808 Meeting @ VFW 9808
Post 9808 Meeting @ VFW 9808
Jun 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Post 9808 Meeting @ VFW 9808 | Mechanicsville | Virginia | United States
 
Jun
9
Fri
7:30 am Guideons
Guideons
Jun 9 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Guideons
 
8:00 am Breakfast & Lunch (Made-To-Order) @ VFW POST 9808
Breakfast & Lunch (Made-To-Order) @ VFW POST 9808
Jun 9 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Breakfast & Lunch (Made-To-Order) @ VFW POST 9808 | Mechanicsville | Virginia | United States
All Breakfast Meals are $7 and include a drink 2 Eggs with Bacon or Sausage, Toast, Potatoes Omelet (Ham, Bacon, or Sausage) with Toast, Potatoes French Toast, Pancakes, or a Waffle with Bacon or Sausage[...]
4:00 pm Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4... @ VFW 9808
Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4... @ VFW 9808
Jun 9 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner - Dine in and Pickup - (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) - Call (804) 746-9808 @ VFW 9808 | Mechanicsville | Virginia | United States
Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) – Call (804) 746-9808
Jun
11
Sun
2:00 pm Bingo – VFW 3rd District @ VFW 9808
Bingo – VFW 3rd District @ VFW 9808
Jun 11 @ 2:00 pm
Bingo - VFW 3rd District @ VFW 9808
Bingo – Hosted by VFW 3rd District OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Jun
12
Mon
8:00 am Breakfast & Lunch (Made-To-Order) @ VFW POST 9808
Breakfast & Lunch (Made-To-Order) @ VFW POST 9808
Jun 12 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Breakfast & Lunch (Made-To-Order) @ VFW POST 9808 | Mechanicsville | Virginia | United States
All Breakfast Meals are $7 and include a drink 2 Eggs with Bacon or Sausage, Toast, Potatoes Omelet (Ham, Bacon, or Sausage) with Toast, Potatoes French Toast, Pancakes, or a Waffle with Bacon or Sausage[...]
4:00 pm Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4... @ VFW 9808
Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4... @ VFW 9808
Jun 12 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner - Dine in and Pickup - (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) - Call (804) 746-9808 @ VFW 9808 | Mechanicsville | Virginia | United States
Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) – Call (804) 746-9808
7:00 pm Bingo – Mechanicsville Athletic ... @ VFW 9808
Bingo – Mechanicsville Athletic ... @ VFW 9808
Jun 12 @ 7:00 pm
Bingo - Mechanicsville Athletic Boosters @ VFW 9808
Bingo – Hosted by Mechanicsville Athletic Boosters OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Jun
13
Tue
8:00 am Breakfast & Lunch (Made-To-Order) @ VFW POST 9808
Breakfast & Lunch (Made-To-Order) @ VFW POST 9808
Jun 13 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Breakfast & Lunch (Made-To-Order) @ VFW POST 9808 | Mechanicsville | Virginia | United States
All Breakfast Meals are $7 and include a drink 2 Eggs with Bacon or Sausage, Toast, Potatoes Omelet (Ham, Bacon, or Sausage) with Toast, Potatoes French Toast, Pancakes, or a Waffle with Bacon or Sausage[...]
4:00 pm Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4... @ VFW 9808
Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4... @ VFW 9808
Jun 13 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner - Dine in and Pickup - (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) - Call (804) 746-9808 @ VFW 9808 | Mechanicsville | Virginia | United States
Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) – Call (804) 746-9808
Jun
14
Wed
10:30 am Bingo – VFW Post 10657 @ VFW 9808
Bingo – VFW Post 10657 @ VFW 9808
Jun 14 @ 10:30 am
Bingo - VFW Post 10657 @ VFW 9808
Bingo – Hosted by VFW Post 10657 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
4:00 pm Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4... @ VFW 9808
Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4... @ VFW 9808
Jun 14 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner - Dine in and Pickup - (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) - Call (804) 746-9808 @ VFW 9808 | Mechanicsville | Virginia | United States
Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) – Call (804) 746-9808
7:00 pm Bingo – VFW Post 9808
Bingo – VFW Post 9808
Jun 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bingo - VFW Post 9808
This is open to the public Time:  Doors will Open at 5:00 pm Instant/Pull Tabs will be sold starting at 5:00 pm Bingo Calling will begin at 7:00 pm Concessions available  
Jun
15
Thu
8:00 am Breakfast & Lunch (Made-To-Order) @ VFW POST 9808
Breakfast & Lunch (Made-To-Order) @ VFW POST 9808
Jun 15 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Breakfast & Lunch (Made-To-Order) @ VFW POST 9808 | Mechanicsville | Virginia | United States
All Breakfast Meals are $7 and include a drink 2 Eggs with Bacon or Sausage, Toast, Potatoes Omelet (Ham, Bacon, or Sausage) with Toast, Potatoes French Toast, Pancakes, or a Waffle with Bacon or Sausage[...]
4:00 pm Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4... @ VFW 9808
Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4... @ VFW 9808
Jun 15 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner - Dine in and Pickup - (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) - Call (804) 746-9808 @ VFW 9808 | Mechanicsville | Virginia | United States
Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) – Call (804) 746-9808
7:00 pm MOC/MOCA #13 Meeting (Cooties)
MOC/MOCA #13 Meeting (Cooties)
Jun 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
MOC/MOCA #13 Meeting (Cooties)
Membership in the MOC is recognition of outstanding service to the VFW and its programs.
Jun
16
Fri
7:30 am Guideons
Guideons
Jun 16 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
Guideons
 
8:00 am Breakfast & Lunch (Made-To-Order) @ VFW POST 9808
Breakfast & Lunch (Made-To-Order) @ VFW POST 9808
Jun 16 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Breakfast & Lunch (Made-To-Order) @ VFW POST 9808 | Mechanicsville | Virginia | United States
All Breakfast Meals are $7 and include a drink 2 Eggs with Bacon or Sausage, Toast, Potatoes Omelet (Ham, Bacon, or Sausage) with Toast, Potatoes French Toast, Pancakes, or a Waffle with Bacon or Sausage[...]
4:00 pm Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4... @ VFW 9808
Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4... @ VFW 9808
Jun 16 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dinner - Dine in and Pickup - (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) - Call (804) 746-9808 @ VFW 9808 | Mechanicsville | Virginia | United States
Dinner – Dine in and Pickup – (4:00 PM to 7:00 PM) – Call (804) 746-9808
7:00 pm Bingo – VFW Post 9808
Bingo – VFW Post 9808
Jun 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bingo - VFW Post 9808
This is open to the public Time:  Doors will Open at 5:00 pm Instant/Pull Tabs will be sold starting at 5:00 pm Bingo Calling will begin at 7:00 pm Concessions available  
Jun
18
Sun
2:00 pm Bingo – VFW 3rd District @ VFW 9808
Bingo – VFW 3rd District @ VFW 9808
Jun 18 @ 2:00 pm
Bingo - VFW 3rd District @ VFW 9808
Bingo – Hosted by VFW 3rd District OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
VFW POST 9808 JuNE 2023 NEWSLETTER

VFW POST 9808 JuNE 2023 NEWSLETTER

On 29 April, the Shred-It truck was at the Post to receive and shred all your documents that needed to be disposed safely. This was a community event and there was a good turnout of both community residents and Post members. Thank you to Jim White and Ed Mann for assisting with this activity.

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VFW POST 9808 MAY 2023 NEWSLETTER

VFW POST 9808 MAY 2023 NEWSLETTER

Commander's Message Comrades,For a few days I thought summer had arrived, but we are back to cooler days and nights.Of course, we still have yard work to do. The grass is growing, flowers blooming andweeds are certainly taking over the flower beds if you don’t stay on...

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VFW POST 9808 APRIL 2023 NEWSLETTER

VFW POST 9808 APRIL 2023 NEWSLETTER

Comrades,Spring has sprung!! With spring comes warmer weather, flowers blooming and lots of yardwork. The beauty of the earth is all around us. Help take care of the environment any wayyou can. It takes all of us to make it happen. Be careful as you begin your outdoor...

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VFW POST 9808 MARCH 2023 NEWSLETTER

VFW POST 9808 MARCH 2023 NEWSLETTER

Commander’s Message Spring is just around the corner so start getting your yard tools and equipment in tip top shape. With Spring, comes the grass cutting season and lots of yard work. Pace yourself and do not attempt to do it all in one day. If by chance you have a...

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VFW POST 9808 FEBRUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER

VFW POST 9808 FEBRUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER

Post 9808 started the New Year off with a bang. Members celebrated by ringing in the New Year at the Post with a party. It was well attended and there was delicious food and fun had by all. Now, we are down to business and meeting milestones set at all levels. One of...

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VFW POST 9808 January 2023 NEWSLETTER

VFW POST 9808 January 2023 NEWSLETTER

COMMANDER’S MESSAGE Comrades, Where did 2022 go? We shared in a lot of fellowship/comradeship at and away from the Post. We continuedto support Veterans and the community. Going into 2023, we will continue to support Liberation VeteransServices and Lonesome Dove as...

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VFW POST 9808 december NEWSLETTER

VFW POST 9808 december NEWSLETTER

Commander’s Message Comrades, 2022 is coming to a close and we look forward to the new year. This time of the year, we are busy getting ready for the holidays. I ask that we make time and check in on our comrades especially those we haven’t seen in a while.Our...

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VFW POST 9808 OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

VFW POST 9808 OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

Commander’s Message Summer is winding down and fall is on its way. With the change of season comes leaves falling and lots of clean-up of our yards. Be careful as you reach down to pick up things. Snakes might just be hiding underneath those leaves or up against the...

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VFW POST 9808 SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

VFW POST 9808 SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

COMMANDER’S MESSAGE We did it!! Post 9808 was awarded the high level of achievement of All American. It took the entire membership to make this happen. Congratulations to every Member. I even had the honor of walking up on the stage to receive the award at the...

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VFW POST 9808 AUGUST NEWSLETTER

VFW POST 9808 AUGUST NEWSLETTER

COMMANDER’S MESSAGE Congratulations to Post 9808 for achieving All State and being recognized at the State Convention. I also have been notified that we are being honored for making All American. I will receive our award while at the National Convention. These two...

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