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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

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 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

Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, marks the 49th Anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam Peace Accord, which effectively ended the U.S. participation in the war.   A total of 9,097,000 military personnel served on active duty during the Vietnam era, with over 2,709,000 Americans serving in Vietnam, about 9.7% of the generation. There are 58,281 who never made it home.

Washington, D.C. Chairwoman Brownley, Ranking Member Bergman, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and its Auxiliary, thank you for the opportunity to offer recommendations on how the 117th Congress and Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) can improve health care for women veterans. The VFW applauds Congress on years of hard work to pass major women veterans’ health care and mental health comprehensive legislation… Read More »Beyond Deborah Sampson: Improving Healthcare for America’s Women Veterans in the 117th Congress