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Community invited to welcome local veterans home from Honor Flight (WECT)

Please check out this article from WECT News in Wilmington (published April 12th, 2024 @ 10:45am) WECT HONOR FLIGHT STORY LINK   WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – The third Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Area flight is set to take 75 local World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 20, according to a HFCFA announcement. HFCFA is inviting the community to welcome these veterans home that evening when they return to Wilmington… Read More »Community invited to welcome local veterans home from Honor Flight (WECT)

SUMMER DANCE GALA

VFW12196 in Leland is hosting a SUMMER DANCE GALA! Leland Cultural Arts Center on Saturday, July 13th from 6pm to 9pm Music by DJ Jeff Moss | Dress – Summer Casual | Bartenders – Mayor Bozeman and General Allyn Purchase your tickets using THIS QR code:         Auction and Raffle with ALL proceeds going to help area veterans

VFW Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

The VFW encourages everyone to celebrate the ‘day on’ by giving back to their communities   Jan 12, 2024 WASHINGTON — On Monday, Jan. 15, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary will join the millions of Americans in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a visionary and activist who would ultimately lay down his life for the cause of civil rights. Born on Jan. 15, 1929, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was… Read More »VFW Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy

Pearl Harbor Day VFW 12196 Leland, NC

Remembering Pearl Harbor Day

Traditionally the Flag of the United States is flown at half-staff until sunset to honor those who lost their lives serving this nation at Pearl Harbor. On this day let us all pause to reflect upon the supreme sacrifice made by so many Americans at Pearl Harbor and during the grim struggle that followed. Let us reaffirm our dedication to the principles of freedom and justice, the cornerstones of our Nation

VFW 12196 Leland, NC National Day of Remembrance

National Day of Remembrance – Sep 11th

On September 11th, 2023, VFW Post 12196 will sponsor the National Day of Remembrance at Leland’s Founder’s Park. Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams, Leland Mayor Brenda Bozeman, Police Chief Jeremy Humphries, and Fire Chief Ronnie Hayes will be among the invited guests and dignitaries. Brunswick BIG BAND will perform a 30-minute program of patriotic music.  The public is invited to attend and children are most welcome.  

VFW Post 12196 Prom Night Dance – July 15th

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE. The public is invited to join the Leland VFW Post 12196 for an evening of fun. We will endeavor to bring back a few good memories, hear great music, and if we aren’t careful-we may even laugh a little.    July 15th, 2023      5pm to 9pm @ Leland Cultural Arts Center Reservations are requested to help us plan refreshments. Contact us at [email protected]. DJ Jeff Moss, President of the College Hunks and the NB Chamber of Commerce… Read More »VFW Post 12196 Prom Night Dance – July 15th

VFW Post 12196 Agenda through June 30

April 22 District Convention VFW Post in Holly Ridge 1000-1200 April 25 4th Tuesday at Shuck and Shack 1700-1900 April 29 Buddy Poppy Car Wash 0830-1430 May 3 Post Officers Meeting via Zoom to include new Officers May 6 Belville Founders Day Festival 1000-1530 (set up at 0830) This is a membership drive and Dept. President of Auxiliary will attend to help recruit for Auxiliary. May 9 Post Meeting- Awards and recognition night. May 27 Buddy Poppy Drive 0830-1500            … Read More »VFW Post 12196 Agenda through June 30

“Call to Action” by the National Commander

For Immediate Release Please pass this along to as many people as possible. Leland VFW Post 12196 has received a “Call to Action” by the National Commander,  Timothy M. Borland, to help residents of Kentucky who have been affected by the recent floods. In his email to Post Commanders, North Carolina Department Commander Tim Woods stated,  “As most of you know, Kentucky has been particularly hard hit by flooding over the past few days.  There have been 37 deaths reported, throughout… Read More »“Call to Action” by the National Commander

All American VFW Post

Leland VFW Post 12196 Receives “All American Post” Recognition

Every year, a select group of VFW Posts is presented with All American Post status. All American status is meant to recognize outstanding VFW posts and is based on participation in VFW programs and membership gains. To receive this recognition, a Post must participate in various VFW Programs, such as Voice of Democracy, Patriots Pen, National Citizenship Education Teacher Award, Buddy Poppy distribution, National Military Services fundraiser, National Veterans Service, and Membership. Post 12196 was Chartered in Leland on January 19, 2020, with just… Read More »Leland VFW Post 12196 Receives “All American Post” Recognition

VFW Post 12196 installs new officers for 2022-2023!

VFW officers 2022 – 2023 Gerald Decker -Commander Roger Weigold- Sr. Vice Commander Jim Koslosky- Jr. Vice Commander Don Spaulding- Quartermaster Nate Pringle- Chaplain Chris Mattiace- Judge Advocate Tommy Walker- 1-year Trustee John Marone- 2-year Trustee Dominick Calderone, Jr.- 3-year Trustee Service Officer- Larry Johnson Surgeon- Jason Gaver Adjutant- Roger Weigold