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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.
The Leland VFW Post 12196 will host National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Mar. 29, 2023, at 5 PM, at the LELAND CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 1212 MAGNOLIA VILLAGE WAY, LELAND, NC 28451. This commemoration will recognize all who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces during the period of Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975. As part of the ceremony, as a lasting memento of our nation’s gratitude, veterans will receive a Vietnam Veterans Lapel… Read More »Vietnam War Era Veterans Commemoration
We will hold our annual February Can Drive on Feb. 18 at Founders Park in Leland. Beginning Feb. 6, you can drop off your donations at Fuzzy Peach in Leland or at the Office of Deb Pickett-Financial Advisor for Edward Jones. On Sat. the 6th, members of Post 12196 will be at the Park to accept all donations. Please do not donate foods that require freezing or could spoil. Please make your plans to donate. There are a lot of… Read More »Rain Date reschedule–Can Drive Feb. 18, 2023 at Founders Park in Leland
Leland VFW Post 12196 will host a Can Drive on February 11, 2021, at Leland’s Founders Park (113 Town Hall Drive). Post Members will be on hand from 10 am until 3 pm to accept ‘drive-by’ donations of canned goods and other nonperishable food items. Members will also distribute Buddy Poppies to donors and the public. Our Post Service Officer will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding the PACT Act. All food items will… Read More »Post 12196 will host annual Can Drive Feb. 11, 2023
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.
Principal Shawn Black has invited Post 12196 to be their guest for their Veterans Day Program, scheduled to begin with breakfast for Post members at 8 am. The program will begin at 9 am. The Guest speaker will be Post Commander Gerald Decker. All Post members are invited and urged to attend.
Post 12196 Officers meeting will be Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 6 pm via Zoom. All members are welcome to sit in on these meetings. Please email Post Commander to be added to the Zoom call if you would like to participate. Some items on the agenda include: Trunk or Treat Oct. 29 Leland Veterans Day events -NB Chamber of Commerce Breakfast -Wilmington Parade -Wilmington VFW Post block party -Town Creek Elementary -Leland Middle School Belville Fall Festival Oct 29 Belville… Read More »Post Officers Meeting Oct. 5 @ 1800 hours
NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Leland Post 12196 1 October 2022 910-408-1934 Leland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12196 to hold a Coat Drive Post to accept donations to support the local community. All donations and contributions will be donated to Brunswick Family Assistance. Leland, North Carolina Leland Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12196 will hold a coat drive to benefit the local community on Saturday, 5 November 2022. The drive-through event will take place… Read More »Post 12196 Annual Coat Drive
VFW Post 12196 will host a membership drive at Tractor Supply on 17S in Leland on September 24 from 8:30 am until 3 pm. Please drop by to say hello. Veterans interested in becoming a member please bring a copy of your DD214. Here is a list of of eligibility: If a veteran’s DD-214 or other military documentation confirms they have been awarded one of these campaign medals and they have served honorably, then they are eligible for membership in… Read More »Membership Drive September 24, 2022
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