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Parade organizer reports smooth event

Usually, the pre-Fourth of July parade period is pretty hectic for event organizer Jay Boyle and his fellow volunteers. Not this year.


A new look for the local VFW Flag depository

When Derby VFW members approached Shelton Collision about giving their flag depository box a face lift, the staff at Shelton Collision jumped at the opportunity and offered the products and labor to do the job at no cost.


Veterans honored with 'quilts of valor' in Wichita

Several veterans were honored here in Wichita Saturday, but not with medals -- with quilts.


I Fought For YOU! -

A moving, patriotic tribute to our military, past and present.


Veterans Day Video


Veterans Mentorship Program

American Corp. Partners


MILITARY DISCOUNT and Volunteer Opportunities: Car


VFW Auxiliary Question & Answer Guide

VFW Auxiliary Question & Answer Guide AdminOps Release: August 31, 2015


The VFW Leader

This Issue 1, Volume 1 of 2015


Military ID Policy Changes

All – Military installations are starting to enforce the requirement that military ID


DOD suicide report

Today, the Department of Defense released the quarterly suicide report (QSR) for the second quarter of calendar year 2014.


Wearing unearned medal can be a crime; free-speech

Lying about receiving a military medal is constitutionally protected, but there’s no right to carry the lie a step further by wearing a combat decoration that hasn’t been earned, a federal appeals court said Wednesday.


"Take your VFW Post back, one bar stool at a time.

"Take your VFW Post back, one bar stool at a time." - Brian Duffy I am very proud of the above quote. All JVC take very serious notice that this is what I fully support.


3 Notable Changes to VFW-sponsored Liquor Liabilit

The VFW Post Insurance Program has announced some changes to its Liquor Liability Insurance coverage that mean more robust coverage for VFW Posts. Enhancements to the coverage include:


Court of Appeal for Veterans Claims

Many veterans don’t know that they can get a free attorney to help them appeal a veterans benefits claim denial at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims


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Rep. Pfluger Named 2026 VFW Congressional Award Recipient


VFW Appalled Major Richard Star Act Vote Blocked for Second Time


VFW First Woman Commander Makes History Delivering Legislative Priorities to Congress


VFW Expresses Condolences for US Casualties of Operation Epic Fury


VFW Affirms its Promise to US Service Members as Operation Epic Fury Begins


VFW Honors Women's History Month


VFW Commends VA for Listening to Veterans' Voices and Rescinding Rule


VFW Named Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's Second Annual Let's Ride Challenge®


VFW Eager to Deliver 2026 Priority Goals to Congress


VFW Demands VA Rescind Disability Rating Rule Change


VFW Raises Serious Concerns Over VA Disability Rating Policy Interim Rule Change


VFW Applauds Federal Court Decision Striking Down Louisiana 'PLUS Act'


DAV and VFW Unveil Funding Recommendations for Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Honors National Black History Month


Remembering the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.


VFW Action Alert: Tell Congress to Act on the Major Richard Star Act


Sport Clips Haircuts Celebrates $1.22M Raised for Veterans' Scholarships & Thousands of Free Haircuts Given During its 2025 Help A Hero Campaign


VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military Following Operation Absolute Resolve


VFW Announces Annual Publications Contest


VFW Extends Season's Greetings


VFW Applauds Presidential Action Rescheduling Hemp-Derived Products for Treatments


Happy Sixth Birthday, Guardians


VFW Welcomes VHA Restructuring Initiatives


VFW Conveys Condolences for National Guard Members Killed, Wounded in Syria


VFW Marks the 14th Anniversary of the End of the Iraq War


VFW Applauds Common Sense Improvement to Women Veterans' Health Care


VFW Calls on VA Secretary After Second Suicide at VA Facility in 2025


VFW Commemorates National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day


Action Alert: Tell Congress Veterans Deserve Safer Treatment Options


VFW Responds to National Guard Members Shot on Patrol in DC


A Time for Gratitude and Thankfulness


VFW Reaches $16.2 Billion Cumulative Milestone for Represented Veterans


VFW Will Not Stay Silent While America's Heroes are Dragged Through the Mud


VFW Celebrates Veterans' Enduring Legacy


VFW Salutes the Marine Corps on 250 Years


VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month


VFW Still Serving Campaign Shatters Records


VFW Salutes US Navy on Its 250th Birthday


VFW, SVA Announce 2025/2026 Legislative Fellowship Selectees


VFW to Washington Post - Veterans' Disability Benefits are Not 'Loopholes' to Exploit


VFW, Torch Drinks LLC Announce a First-of-its-Kind Alliance to Make THC Beverages Available to Eligible VFW Posts


Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual 'Help A Hero' Campaign to Raise $1.35 Million for Veteran Scholarships


VFW Calls on VA to Honor Supreme Court Ruling on GI Bill Benefits


The VFW - Still Leading, Still Advancing, Still Serving


VFW Pledges It Won't Rest Until They're All Accounted For


Happy 78th Birthday to the United States Air Force


VFW Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month


The VFW Pauses to Reflect This Patriot Day


VFW Awards More Than $740,000 in Help A Hero Scholarships


VFW Elects Carol Whitmore as New National Commander


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Parade organizer reports smooth event

Usually, the pre-Fourth of July parade period is pretty hectic for event organizer Jay Boyle and his fellow volunteers. Not this year.

Veterans honored with 'quilts of valor' in Wichita

Several veterans were honored here in Wichita Saturday, but not with medals -- with quilts.

Statewide News

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I Fought For YOU! -

A moving, patriotic tribute to our military, past and present.

Veterans Day Video

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Important info from National VFW

Rep. Pfluger Named 2026 VFW Congressional Award Recipient

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly presented its 2026 Congressional Award to Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, to...

VFW Appalled Major Richard Star Act Vote Blocked for Second Time

WASHINGTON - Today, Ranking Member Blumenthal asked for unanimous consent for passage of S. 1032, the Major Richard Star Act, on t...

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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..  Every Wednesday we post on the facebook page our menu for the night so make sure to check it out, and if there is an event coming up we always post on the facebook page to try and keep everyone up to date. 
 
I Want to take the time to say Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our event that was held at Madrocks on the 8th of Novemeber, it was a complete success and we are already starting to plan for next year so that it will be bigger and better.  So, keep this date on your calendar Nov. 7th 2026. 
 
Our next event is our Holiday dinner which will be held on December 7th at 1 p.m. 
This is a meal for all of to come together for the holidays and to have a good time.  We will be providing the basic Thanksgiving meal and/or Christmas meal items, so bring a side to share with your friends and family.  Hope to see everyone here.  
 

Suzi
Canteen Manager.