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RWB Competition

Red, White, & Blue Beard and Moustache Competition November, 8th 2025 Place Madrocks Bar and Grill Derby, KS

Independence Day Parade

Planning is underway for this year's parade. See updated parade route:

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Membership

As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

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VFW Auxiliary

Not a Veteran of a foreign war, but related to one? Ask us about our VFW Auxiliary and help provide "Unwavering Support For Uncommon Heroes."

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VFW Riders Group

Provides a social atmosphere for VFW and Auxiliary members who share the same interest, MOTORCYCLES! Join the VFW Riders today!

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SUNDAY BREAKFAST

Every 2nd Sunday from 0800 - 1100 hrs. $9.00 All-U-Can-Eat!... Scrambled eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits and Gravy, Hashbrowns.

VFW ACTION CORPS WEEKLY

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WELCOME TO JOSEPH F. HERNDON II VFW POST 7253

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in World War II, Korea Vietnam, Persian Gulf, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.
 
 

Announcements

Good Afternoon
I Want to take the time to invite everyone out to come and visit our Post 7253.  Our Wednesday dinner meal is served from 5-7 P.M., and our Friday Steak Night is served from 5:30 - 8:00 P.M.. Breakfast is served on the Second Sunday for the month from 8:00 -11:00 A.M.  Our Canteen is open from 12 noon until at least 8:00 P.M. every day.  If there is an event going on we stay open until the event is over.  
 

Suzi
Canteen Manager. 
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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

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219 E. Madison Ave.
Mailing address: PO Box 842
Derby, KS 67037 

Fax: 316-788-4573
Phone: 316-788-4006