Welcome to VFW Post 12196
Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
Our Vision: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.
Who We Are: The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces.
Our Motto: No one does more for Veterans
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We want to thank our sponsors for the 125th Anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars event on September 28 at the Leland Arts Center.
Thanks to Humana and Rachel Heiser for being our Program Sponsor!
We also want to thank our event sponsors: First Bank, Signature Wealth Strategies-Deb Pickett, Leland Rotary, Brunswick Arts Council, North Carolina Arts Council, Smithfield Foods, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars – VFW NC
Additional sponsorships are available. Please feel free to contact us today. Some seats remain if you are interested in attending this event to celebrate the VFW and raise funds for the Veterans Creative Arts Program, which assists veterans and first responders who live with the effects of job-related post-traumatic stress.
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VFW Post 12196 meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Blossom’s in Magnolia Greens.
Social hour & dinner at 4:30 pm and the meeting starts at 6 pm. All eligible veterans are welcome to join us.
Quick View of Upcoming Events
August 5: Post Officer Meeting 9 am
August 10: NB Chamber of Commerce Car Show
August 13: Post-Meeting at Blossoms
August 15: The Commander will address the Leland Rotary Club at 7:30 am.
Aug. 17: District 5 Meeting Calabash 10 am
August 29: Afghanistan/Iraqi Veterans Night out
September 11: National Day of Service & Remembrance
September 20: POW/MIA Day. From September 18th to the 25th
September 28: Celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and fundraiser
Veteran Support
We provide assistance and support to local veterans in need. Just let us know.
Community Support
We provide assistance and support to local We help support the Town of Leland and Belville along with local schools.
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Post Leadership Messages
“... Attention all Veterans who have served overseas...... YOU are eligible to join the VFW. Contact us to find out how!"
Post 12196 Commander
“... Are you a veteran in need of assistance or help with the VA system? If so, please let us know! We can help!"
Post 12196 Commander
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