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Welcome to VFW Post 2216.

Who We Are: Veterans. Citizens. Families.
We are the Veterans of Foreign Wars—or VFW for short. Originally founded in 1899 as the American Veterans of Foreign Service, the VFW continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families. The 2.4 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries are located in 8,500 VFW posts around the world. We welcome everyone who meets VFW eligibility requirements, regardless of age, race, religion, or gender.

Our Mission
The VFW is dedicated to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country—veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families.

What Our Members Do Locally . . .
                          
Aid to Veterans and Families
Volunteer in Schools and Churches
Visit Nursing Homes and Shut Ins
Visit VA Medical Centers
Honor Guard
School Flag Education
Memorial Day Program
Flag Retirement Ceremonies
Independence Day Program
Assist with Voting at the Polls
Support to Troops and Families
Veterans Day Program
Fire Safety Programs
Youth Safety Programs
Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program
Patriots Pen Scholarship Program
Buddy Poppy Campaign
Support Youth Little League Teams
Support Adult Sports Teams
Make a Difference Day
And many more………………….

What our VFW does nationally: 

Nationally
You can learn more about our four major services:

VFW National Veterans Service—providing full-time advocacy to the individual veteran. This is for both the veterans and his/her family. Our Veteran Service Officers are paid staff expert at dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

VFW National Military Services
—assisting currently deployed military and their families. These include support family readiness group activities, welcome home ceremonies, phone cards to deployed service members, and financial assistance to meet the emergency needs that arise from deployments.

VFW National Legislative Service
—keeping the pressure on Capitol Hill. The VFW Washington, D.C., office monitors, reports on, and lobbies for legislation that directly impacts our veteran community.

Youth Development Service—developing the next generation of patriots. The VFW offers competitive scholarships and savings bonds for America’s youth. We will also be emphasizing our support for JROTC and youth scouting programs.