Veterans Coffee & Community Outreach

Do you need to talk it out? Do you need assistance with the VA or your benefits? Come to our monthly Veterans Coffee & Community Outreach events! WE'RE HERE TO HELP! Now TWICE each month!

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You Belong in the VFW

Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can.

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Veteran Outreach

Coming home doesn't mean the battle is over. With over 10 times the amount of veterans lost to suicide than to combat operations in the same time period, there has never been a more important time to TAKE A STAND and DO something to support our veterans!! If you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD, we have people that have shared a similar experience and are ready to help.

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Youth Scholarship Programs

The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generations. If you are or know of a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you. The 2024-25 Topics have been announced! Click the links below for complete information!

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The Chuck Wagon

Look for the VFW Post 8466 Chuck Wagon at various town and local events. Enjoy our delicious Hot Dogs, Burgers and Brats along with a selection of other snacks and drinks. The 2023 Chuck Wagon Season is under way! We look forward to serving you!

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Buddy Poppies

Since 1924, the VFW "Buddy"® Poppy program has enabled us to provide support for disabled and needy Veterans. Please accept the "Buddy"® Poppy with our compliments and wear it to show that you remember those who have fallen in service to our Country. And don't forget to donate generously!

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WELCOME TO WAKE FOREST MEMORIAL POST 8466

Wake Forest Memorial VFW Post 8466
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 WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Kosovo, the Persian Gulf, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

Reading of the Names of NCs POW/MIAs

Next Reading - October 5, 2024

The Vietnam Veterans of America hosts a monthly ceremony at which the names of each of North Carolina's remaining POW/MIAs from the Vietnam era are spoken out loud so they are not forgotten.

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Memorial Flag Raising

Next Event - October 7, 2024

Each month from April through October, an American Flag is raised in front of the Wake Forest Town Hall at Centennial Plaza to honor the sacrifices of a deceased Wake Forest Veteran and their family.

 

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Post Christmas Celebration

Traditionally, our Post holds our annual Christmas Celebration in lieu of our regular meeting during the month of December. To make this a true celebration in the spirit of Christmas, family is invited and encouraged to attend. Join us Thursday evening, 5 December 2024, at 6 PM at the Forks Cafeteria & Catering, 339 Brooks St, Wake Forest for dinner and camaraderie. Santa has been contacted, and will leave presents for all! Post members attend free of charge, but there is a fee of $25 per person for guests, payable at the door. We need a head count as soon as possible, so contact Howard Lowdermilk or Charlie Cable to let them know that you are coming. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

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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.

DONATE TO WAKE FOREST MEMORIAL POST 8466

Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

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Announcements

NEW VA CONTACT NUMBER
The VA has announced the creation of a new phone number intended to be used as a single point of contact for all VA related inquiries. For more information, click here.
 
CPT JAMES AHN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Former Special Forces Service members who are enrolled at accredited post secondary education institutions can apply for this scholarship. For more information, click here.



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VFW Joins TikTok's 'Veteran Voices' Initiative

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the launch of

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VFW Action Alert: Pass the Dole Act Now

H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, would provide enhancements to critical health ...

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