WELCOME TO GENERAL JOHN J. PERSHING__ANTELOPE

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

Commander's Corner

Commander Terrance Page

Our members of Post 4647 help our comrades and citizens daily
Send/text a note to me or one of the officers about your support for
others.
 
Please look at the task, the time spent, and any contribution you
have made. We will be sure to report our efforts to headquarters. This will
acknowledge that we do more for our veterans as the say goes.
 
Recap: 
- On 3 Aug, our Honor Guard performed a flag folding ceremony at the Vietnam Veteran Memorial Service.
- On the 10Aug, we held a BBQ fundraiser. Thanks to all who donated funds.
- On 16 Aug, Department Commander Deb Johnson and President Sharonda Lewis's Auxiliary membership drive and dinner were hugely successful. Thank you, Auxiliary, for keeping our post on the map.
- On 24 Aug, the School of Instruction for District 17th with Posts officers were held by Rick District Senior Commander

Happy Birthday to those born in September!

Together, we will have a successful, fun-filled, and productive year.
Your Support is Appreciated and Welcomed.
This is OUR POST!! We are ONE.

The VFW enters its 125th year of service to America’s
Veterans this year.
 
 Please log onto our vfw.org or vfwca.org for more details. 

Terrance Page Sr.
Commander, VFW Post 4647

Announcements

 
Upcoming:
- 1 Sept at 10 am, Post VA Benefits Drive/Guest Speaker from CalVet 
- 13 Sept, the Commander will hold a birthday celebration for General John J. Pershing.
- 20 Sept, the POW/MIA dinner will be held. Dress Attire: Business Casual
- 28 Sept, BBQ Cook-Off fundraising event. Come out and taste the specialty of our business communities.

 
 
Our Junior Commander, Stacey Carpenter, is our Post Service Officer on staff. She meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month. Appointments are recommended; please sign up for a one-on-one meeting by clicking the link below.
 
https://calendar.app.google/d9TFAZ9A8CgDrqiUA
 


 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
News & Events

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Membership

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

District News

Important Info for District 17 Members

District 17 School of Instruction (SOI) #3

Saturday November 2, 2024 9 to Noon.

District 17 Meeting February 15, 2024

District 17 Meeting at Post 3010 Lincoln 9am.

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Joins TikTok's 'Veteran Voices' Initiative

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the launch of

VFW Action Alert: Pass the Dole Act Now

H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, would provide enhancements to critical health ...

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OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.