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Celebration-125th Anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Leland VFW Post 12196 will host a celebration of the 125th Anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. All funds raised at this event will go toward funding for a new veterans and first responders Creative Arts Program. Research has shown that through various forms of creative art, those who suffer from PTSD or traumatic brain injuries are able to rebuild their lives. Some of the forms of art to be provided include art, writing, dancing, acting, and music. This… Read More »Celebration-125th Anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Meeting Agenda for July 9th!
Old Business -Plans for the 4th of July Parade were discussed. Comrade Bob Penwell presented. -Status of Summer Gala Dance was presented by Comrade Jim Chase. Sponsors are noted on the Post website. -Commander Decker proposed that the Post develop a program called the Veterans Creative Arts Program. It was suggested to us by State Senator Bill Rabon and backed by the Brunswick Arts Council. The proposal was passed by unanimous vote. -Membership Drives -Tractor Supply Membership Drive July 20,… Read More »Meeting Agenda for July 9th!
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
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
The Leland VFW Post 12196 will be hosting a National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, 2024 at 10 AM. The event will be held at the Blossoms Restaurant (Magnolia Greens), 1800 Tommy Jacobs Drive, 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… Read More »National Vietnam War Veterans Day
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
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
VFW12196 Auxiliary Meeting Sat Nov 25th
Leland Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 12196 will meet at Panera Bread in Waterford on Saturday November 25 from 10-11:30 am. Current members who have not yet paid dues are encouraged to attend. If you cannot make it but need to pay dues you can Zelle or CashApp to(910)495 6673. The annual dues are $40. There are options for Life memberships as well. Memberships must be submitted before the next meeting on Tuesday December 12, 2023 at the Magnolia… Read More »VFW12196 Auxiliary Meeting Sat Nov 25th
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.