WELCOME TO IRVIN L. MANNING POST 1264

VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Armed Forces Veterans
We are a VFW Post of around 300 members who are yesterday's defenders of freedom and today's Community Servants. 
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.
Welcome to VFW Post 1264!
Use this Website to learn how we are giving back to our community through Volunteerism and Community Service.
 

Announcements

The next Members meeting is at 1800.


Join us at Healing Strides Veterans Breakfast on 9/19 at 1000


Buddy Check 9/22 at 1800 at Macado's in Vinton


Steak Night at the Post 9/26 at 1700

 


News & Events

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Membership

Membership Details

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.

Post News

Important Info for Post1264 Members

Auxiliary

Golf Tournament

VFW Riders

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week

As we enter Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week (continuing throughout the month of September), I want to take a moment to speak directly to each of you, not just as your Commander, but as a fellow veteran who understands the weight many of us carry.

June - August 2025 Department Newspaper

New Virginia Veteran Newspaper Released

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to honor the contributions of our nation's Hispanic service members...

The VFW Pauses to Reflect This Patriot Day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -This Sept. 11, in observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, the Veterans of Foreign...

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OUR MISSION

Our mission statement is:
  • 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
 
How the VFW carries out its mission:
  • The VFW advocates for veterans' rights in Congress
  • The VFW works with the Student Veterans of America (SVA) to help student veterans access their benefits 
  • The VFW's Buddy Poppy Program raises money for veterans' welfare and their dependents 
  • The VFW's scholarship programs, like the Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen, help veterans further their education 
 
The VFW's motto is "to honor the dead by helping the living".
  The VFW's Buddy Poppy Program is a symbol of this motto.