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Vietnam Veterans Day – March 29th

The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that today there are more than 6 million U.S. Vietnam veterans living in America and abroad, along with 9 million families of those who served during this timeframe.  The American Legion  makes  no distinction between veterans who served in-country, in-theater, or who were stationed elsewhere during the Vietnam War period.  All were called to serve and none could self-determine where they would serve. We also commit ourselves to helping ALL veterans and especially those Vietnam Veterans who… Read More »Vietnam Veterans Day – March 29th

VFW 12196 Vietnam Nam Veterans Day

National Vietnam War Veterans Day – March 29th

The Leland VFW Post 12196 will be hosting a National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Mar. 29, 2022 at 5 pm. The event will be held at Founder’s Park in Leland (113 Town Hall Dr, Leland, NC 28451). The commemoration recognizes all who served on active duty in the U. S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975.  As part of that ceremony, as a lasting memento of the nation’s gratitude,… Read More »National Vietnam War Veterans Day – March 29th

49th Anniversary of the signing of the Vietnam Peace Accord

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.

Canned Food/Coat Drive

VFW Post 12196 will be sponsoring a Canned Food and Coat Drive This event is Co-Sponsored with The Teen Scene and local Cub Scout Pack WHEN:  November 6th from 8am to 1pm WHERE: Parking lot of Leland Founders Park (same location as last year)  

Belville Fall Festival

Belville Fall Festival   WHEN:  October 2nd from 10am – 4pm WHERE:  TBD   WE Need Post members to support this event!  Gaver/Decker cannot participate.  Please email Commander Gaver @ [email protected] by 17 SEP if you can support

Comrade Pete Erbe Celebration of Life

There will be a family sponsored  Celebration of Life for Comrade Pete Erbe on September 30th.  This is NOT a VFW or Legion sponsored event. 1PM Visitation with family 2PM Service Reception to follow after the service at Blossoms / Magnolia Greens in Leland >> No formal support needed form VFW >> If you do go, please wear a Post polo >> Per family protocol, only attend reception if you attend services

Beyond Deborah Sampson: Improving Healthcare for America’s Women Veterans in the 117th Congress

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