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Welcome to VFW Post 12196

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.

Who We Are:  The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces.

Our Motto:  No one does more for Veterans

Latest Post News and Articles Below:

Voice of Democracy

Similar to Patriot’s Pen, is the Voice of Democracy Audio/Essay Contest. Since 1947, the VFW has …

Patriot’s Pen

Originally created as the Youth Essay Contest, Patriot’s Pen asks junior high and middle school …

Dear Comrade My name is Gerald Decker and I am the current Commander of Veterans …

Past Post Events

January 19, 2020 – Post 12196 officially chartered. May 6, 2020 – Organized a community …

Chartered

History of the Post VFW Post 12196 was Chartered on January 19, 2020. The Charter …

VFW Post 12196 meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Blossom’s Restaurant in Magnolia Greens.

Social hour and dinner at 4:30 pm and the meeting starts at 6 pm. All eligible veterans are welcome to join us.

Please check out our Calendar of Events below to see what is happening in the Post!

Click on any event for details.

Veteran Support

We provide assistance and support to local veterans in need. Just let us know.

Community Support

We provide assistance and support to local We help support the Town of Leland and Belville along with local schools.

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Post Leadership Messages

“... Attention all Veterans who have served overseas...... YOU are eligible to join the VFW. Contact us to find out how!"
Post 12196 Commander
“... Are you a veteran in need of assistance or help with the VA system? If so, please let us know! We can help!"
Post 12196 Commander