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Post 12196 to March in Magnolia Greens 4th of July Parade and Picnic

Celebrate America Magnolia Greens July 4th Parade and Picnic Comrades,   We have been invited to participate in the Magnolia Greens 4th of July Parade. A large turnout from Leland is anticipated, including the American Legion, Fire and Police, the Boy Scouts, the Mayor and several Town Councils members, Lions International, and some classic cars.   The parade will stage at the intersection of Cornerstone Dr. and Grandiflora Dr. at 9:45 am. The parade will start at 10:30 sharp and will end… Read More »Post 12196 to March in Magnolia Greens 4th of July Parade and Picnic

Memorial Day Ceremony May 29, 2023

VFW Post 12196, in conjunction with the Town of Belville, will host a Memorial Day Ceremony beginning at 9 am at the Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville. As part of our ceremony will place roses at the Veterans Memorial for deceased veterans. The public is invited to bring a rose and recognize their deceased veteran family members. It doesn’t matter if they died on active duty or not. At a point in the program, we will ask anyone who wishes to… Read More »Memorial Day Ceremony May 29, 2023

Vietnam Veterans Commemoration

We would like to thank the 120+ people who attended our celebration of our Vietnam Veterans and the 50th anniversary of the end of that war. Thanks to our sponsors Humana, Lower Cape Fear Life Services, and JBG Services-Painting Division for all their support. The Stamp Act Daughters of the American Revolution’s help was invaluable as was the Color Guard from the Cape Fear Composite Squadron 023.

Leland Middle School Veterans Day Program

We thank Principal Shawn Black for inviting Post 12196 to be their Guest of Honor for this special occasion. It was our privilege to use the occasion to donate a flag to the school that had been flown over the Battleship North Carolina.

Food Drive for Manna Ministries

Members of Post 12196 would like to thank Manna Ministries for inviting us to help in this important cause. Your Ministry does an amazing job of supporting the families of Brunswick County, and we are proud to be a part of that. We would also like to thank Leland Piggly Wiggly for always supporting local nonprofits. And last but not least, we can’t say enough about the wonderful people who shop at Piggly Wiggly. You folks always stop by and… Read More »Food Drive for Manna Ministries

VFW Blood Drive July 6th

VFW Post 12196 will be sponsoring a blood drive on July 6th at the Brunswick Senior Center in Leland from 1 – 5 pm. Contact Gerald Decker to signup and for more details  

Cemetery Flags with Post 68 – May 30th

Joint event with American Legion Post 68 to place flags on cemetery graves of local veterans on Monday, May 30th. Meet 9am at First Baptist Church on Village Road in Leland. Bring bug spray, water and a screwdriver (in case the ground is hard)  

WWII Veteran John Sloan 100th Birthday Parade-COMPLETED!

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Commander Jason Gaver,  Sr. Vice Gerald Decker, Judge Advocate Chris Hardy and Comrade Veronica A. Carter participated in the birthday parade wishing WWII Veteran Mr. John Sloan a happy 100th! Happy Birthday Mr. Sloan! Click here for a video on the drive-by on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/100153388408864/videos/631689914483115/