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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

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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

Pearl Harbor Day VFW 12196 Leland, NC

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

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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

VFW 12196 Leland, NC National Day of Remembrance

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.  

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

VFW Post 12196 Prom Night Dance – July 15th

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE. The public is invited to join the Leland VFW Post 12196 for an evening of fun. We will endeavor to bring back a few good memories, hear great music, and if we aren’t careful-we may even laugh a little.    July 15th, 2023      5pm to 9pm @ Leland Cultural Arts Center Reservations are requested to help us plan refreshments. Contact us at [email protected]. DJ Jeff Moss, President of the College Hunks and the NB Chamber of Commerce… Read More »VFW Post 12196 Prom Night Dance – July 15th

VFW Post 12196 Agenda through June 30

April 22 District Convention VFW Post in Holly Ridge 1000-1200 April 25 4th Tuesday at Shuck and Shack 1700-1900 April 29 Buddy Poppy Car Wash 0830-1430 May 3 Post Officers Meeting via Zoom to include new Officers May 6 Belville Founders Day Festival 1000-1530 (set up at 0830) This is a membership drive and Dept. President of Auxiliary will attend to help recruit for Auxiliary. May 9 Post Meeting- Awards and recognition night. May 27 Buddy Poppy Drive 0830-1500            … Read More »VFW Post 12196 Agenda through June 30