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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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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WELCOME TO WILLIAM ALFRED SUGGS MEMORIAL POST

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 the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 
 
 

Announcements

 Today 8/26/22 we remember the 13 soldiers that lost their lives leaving Afghanistan. May they RIP.
 
E-Mail Bob Farrell for this years Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy Applications: rfarr47938@aol.com New are out 5/1/2022
 
Last years winners are: Patriots Pen First place is Ariella Rudolph of Imagine So. Lake Charter, Clermont. First place Voice of Democracy is Moriah Langford of East Ridge High, Clermont. Moriah also place 3rd in District 18  program. Second place is Emily Lininger of Quiet Rock Academy, Fruitland Park, this is Emily's third time winning or placing. We congratulate all Scholars for entering.
 


If anyone is willing to help us on our Poppy Drives please contact Bob Farrell at 352-250-2052 any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
VFW AUX Meeting: Every 2nd Wednesday @7:00 PM
VFW Post Meeting: Every 3rd Thursday @ 7:00 PM 
Come join us for Bingo  every Friday at 6:30 to 9:30pm. Doors open at 5:00pm . Snack food and drinks are available. Bingo package cost $20.00 this package covers 12 games and both Jackpots. Extra cards are available for all games. 
 The Ruger Raffle winner was Walter Hamilton of Clermont Florida.
 
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WASHINGTON - Despite news reports of veteran suicide numbers at their lowest since 2006, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is urg...

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WASHINGTON - On Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins in with our grateful nation in celebrating the bi...

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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.

VFW Post 5277, focuses on assisting Veterans in our local community, partnering with Community organization and leaders, and creating opportunities for Veterans to be successful through their own efforts; through creative, but practical solutions, like planning, and determination that made success possible...