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March 5, 2021

National Security & Foreign Affairs

Through our National Security & Foreign Affairs (NSFA) program, we present our views to government agencies on issues ranging from quality of life improvements for service members to promoting democracy abroad to the full accounting of those missing in action. The NSFA program articulates a national security and foreign affairs policy that calls for a strong national defense and quality of life improvements for military personnel, retirees, and their families; guarantees our integrity as a nation; promotes our democratic ideals… Read More »National Security & Foreign Affairs

VFW Scout of the Year Program

The Scout of the Year program is open to Eagle Scouts, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venture Summit Award recipients and Sea Scout Quartermaster recipients. VFW’s Scout of the Year offers a first place $5,000 scholarship, a second place $3,000 scholarship and a $1,000 third place scholarship each year.

Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award

While you’re visiting a school, don’t miss the opportunity to mention the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teachers Award. The VFW wants to identify and recognize America’s best educators who instill a sense of national pride in students. Teachers who promote civic responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism are prime candidates. It offers cash awards, commemorative plaques and all-expense paid trips to the VFW National Conventions for those worthy teachers. That honor can establish a great relationship that opens the door… Read More »Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award

Voice of Democracy

Similar to Patriot’s Pen, is the Voice of Democracy Audio/Essay Contest. Since 1947, the VFW has asked high school students to write and record a 3 – 5 minute essay, again on a patriotic theme selected by the VFW each year. Students may record on an audio CD or flash drive. Like Patriot’s Pen, Voice of Democracy winners receive scholarships and other incentives at the Post, District, and Department and finally to the National level where they will compete for the $30,000 first place scholarship. The Voice… Read More »Voice of Democracy

Patriot’s Pen

Originally created as the Youth Essay Contest, Patriot’s Pen asks junior high and middle school students to write a 300-400 word essay on a new patriotic theme each year. Winners receive scholarships and begin by competing at the Post level. Winners proceed to District, Department and finally to the National level where they compete for the $5,000 first place scholarship. The themes and additional information concerning program execution can be found at www.vfw.org.

Commanders Letter 5 March 2021

Dear Comrade My name is Gerald Decker and I am the current Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 12196 Leland, North Carolina. You have been identified as member of the VFW and as a potential candidate to join Post 12196.  I hereby invite you to join us. We actively support veterans and their families in need, the families of men and women currently serving our country, and a number of community activities. We are a social network, involved… Read More »Commanders Letter 5 March 2021

Past Post Events

January 19, 2020 – Post 12196 officially chartered. May 6, 2020 – Organized a community drive-by parade for WW II veteran Alex Moskowitz. August 14, 2020 – Organized a community drive-by parade for WW II veteran Paul Phillips. September 2, 2020 – Post member Paul Phillips, a WWII, Korea and Vietnam veteran, represented the Post during President Trump’s visit to Wilmington to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II, and declare Wilmington the First World War… Read More »Past Post Events

Chartered

History of the Post VFW Post 12196 was Chartered on January 19, 2020. The Charter came about following three months of work by Gerald Decker and Don Spaulding to round up public awareness and the required membership necessary to start a new post. By early Jan. we had rounded up 39 members total, including 14 new members. State Commander Craig Armstrong and staff were on hand for the Charter ceremony which was well attended by members and the public. As… Read More »Chartered

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.  Our Vision: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.

Our Core Values

Our Core Values: Always put the interests of our members first Treat donors as partners in our cause Promote patriotism Honor military service Ensure the care of veterans and their families Serve our communities Promote a positive image of the VFW Respect the diversity of veteran opinions