VFW Post 1647 Brainerd MN USA |
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Veterans of Foreign Wars are defenders of freedom from yesterday and today. Nestled in the heart of downtown Brainerd, you'll find us at 309 South Sixth Street. The Brainerd VFW is a friendly place, serving our country and our community.
There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met. Visitors are welcome. Join our group.
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Upcoming:
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Jan. 20, 2024:
Karen Hanson Funeral |
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Jan. 1, 2024:
New Year Party |
Dec. 18, 2023:
Garland Giving Tree |
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Nov. 26, 2023:
Decorating the VFW for Christmas |
Nov. 23, 2023:
Community Thanksgiving Dinner |
Nov. 19, 2023:
Free Veteran Breakfast |
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Nov. 14, 2023:
Patriotic Writing & Speaking |
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Nov. 10, 2023:
Veterans Honored |
Nov. 2, 2023:
Veteran Pie Social |
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Oct. 3, 2023:
Radio Interviews |
Oct. 2, 2023:
OV-1 Mohawk Reunion |
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Sept. 15, 2023:
POW/MIA Recognition Day |
Sept. 12, 2023:
Dave Meyer Honored |
Sept. 10, 2023:
Vietnam Veterans Honored |
Sept. 9, 2023:
Bataan Memorial March |
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August 24, 2023:
VFW Calendars For Sale |
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August 15, 2023:
Gillian Middagh |
August 9, 2023:
Music Festival |
March 2024:
March is Women’s Military History Month.
Sun. Mar. 31, Easter.
Sun. Mar. 31, Breakfast at the Elks.
April 2024:
Fri. Apr. 5, Gold Star Spouses Day.
Sat, Apr. 6, Downtown Golf, 11 am.
Sun. Apr. 7, Breakfast at the Elks.
Mon. Apr. 8, AF Band and Singers at HS, 7 pm.
Tue. Apr. 9, Bataan Memorial Event, 10 am
Tue. Apr. 9, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
Bataan Death March began, Apr. 10, 1942.
Sat. Apr. 13, Helen Doucette's 90th Party, noon - 4 pm.
US Air Force Reserve birthday Apr. 14, 1948.
Sun. Apr. 14, Breakfast at the Eagles.
Wed. Apr. 17, Veterans on the Hill in St. Paul.
Wed. Apr. 17, Memorial Day Committee meets, 7 pm
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, April 18, 1775.
Doolittle’s Raid on Tokyo, April 18, 1942.
Thurs. Apr. 18, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
General Douglas MacArthur retired, Apr. 19, 1951.
Sat. Apr. 20, Veterans Coffee at Heritage, 10 am.
Sun. Apr. 21, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
“In God We Trust,” added to coins, April 22, 1864.
Sat. Apr. 27, 6th District meets at Jenkins, 9 am.
Sun. Apr. 28, Breakfast at the Legion.
Vietnam War ended, Apr. 29, 1975.
Adolph Hitler died, Apr. 30, 1945.
Apr. 30 - May 2, Disabled Veteran Turkey Hunt.
May 2024:
May is National Military Appreciation Month.
May 1, Loyalty Day.
Sun. May 5, Breakfast at the Elks.
Germany surrendered in WWII, May 7, 1945.
WWII Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945.
Sun. May 12, Mother's Day.
Sun. May 12, Breakfast at the Eagles.
Tue. May 14, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
Women’s Army Corps founded, May 15, 1942.
Thurs. May 16, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
Sat. May 18, Armed Forces Day.
Sat, May 18, Veterans Coffee at Hertiage, 10 am.
Sun. May 19, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
Wed. May 22, Memorial Day Committee meets, 7 pm.
Sun. May 26, Breakfast at the Legion.
Mon. May 27, Memorial Day, starting at 9 am.
Chaplain's Prayers VFW Podcast Weather Forecast Weather Radar
March is Women’s Military History Month.
Sun. Mar. 31, Easter.
Sun. Mar. 31, Breakfast at the Elks.
April 2024:
Fri. Apr. 5, Gold Star Spouses Day.
Sat, Apr. 6, Downtown Golf, 11 am.
Sun. Apr. 7, Breakfast at the Elks.
Mon. Apr. 8, AF Band and Singers at HS, 7 pm.
Tue. Apr. 9, Bataan Memorial Event, 10 am
Tue. Apr. 9, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
Bataan Death March began, Apr. 10, 1942.
Sat. Apr. 13, Helen Doucette's 90th Party, noon - 4 pm.
US Air Force Reserve birthday Apr. 14, 1948.
Sun. Apr. 14, Breakfast at the Eagles.
Wed. Apr. 17, Veterans on the Hill in St. Paul.
Wed. Apr. 17, Memorial Day Committee meets, 7 pm
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, April 18, 1775.
Doolittle’s Raid on Tokyo, April 18, 1942.
Thurs. Apr. 18, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
General Douglas MacArthur retired, Apr. 19, 1951.
Sat. Apr. 20, Veterans Coffee at Heritage, 10 am.
Sun. Apr. 21, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
“In God We Trust,” added to coins, April 22, 1864.
Sat. Apr. 27, 6th District meets at Jenkins, 9 am.
Sun. Apr. 28, Breakfast at the Legion.
Vietnam War ended, Apr. 29, 1975.
Adolph Hitler died, Apr. 30, 1945.
Apr. 30 - May 2, Disabled Veteran Turkey Hunt.
May 2024:
May is National Military Appreciation Month.
May 1, Loyalty Day.
Sun. May 5, Breakfast at the Elks.
Germany surrendered in WWII, May 7, 1945.
WWII Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945.
Sun. May 12, Mother's Day.
Sun. May 12, Breakfast at the Eagles.
Tue. May 14, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
Women’s Army Corps founded, May 15, 1942.
Thurs. May 16, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
Sat. May 18, Armed Forces Day.
Sat, May 18, Veterans Coffee at Hertiage, 10 am.
Sun. May 19, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
Wed. May 22, Memorial Day Committee meets, 7 pm.
Sun. May 26, Breakfast at the Legion.
Mon. May 27, Memorial Day, starting at 9 am.
Chaplain's Prayers VFW Podcast Weather Forecast Weather Radar
Our Mission
To foster camaraderie among men and women United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To help veterans, veteran families, the military, our community and our country. |
Our Community Visibility
The Brainerd Honor Guard is frequently seen at funerals and other ceremonies in the area. That includes the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Camp Ripley. |