VFW Post 1264 Calendar of Events

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VFW Post 1264 Honor Guard

The VFW Post 1264 Honor Guard provides military honors at veteran funerals, memorial services and celebrations of life, as requested by the families.

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VFW Post 1264 Buddy Check

Join us on the 22nd of each month at Macado's in Vinton, VA for a Buddy Check at 6:00pm

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VFW Post 1264 Riders

The VFW Riders is a motorcycle group made up of VFW and VFW Auxiliary members.

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Irvin Lee Manning

Post 1264 Namesake

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VFW Post 1264 Members Meeting

All-Members meeting with a meal to follow. 4930 Grandview Ave N.W. Roanoke, VA 24012

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VFW Post 1264 Auxiliary Meeting

4930 Grandview Ave N.W. Roanoke, VA 24012

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Renew Your Membership

Do you need to renew your membership? VFW.org has made it very quick and easy to renew your membership today!

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Patriot's Pub

Mon-Thurs: 1400 - 2000, Friday/Saturday: 1400 - 2100, Sunday: 1300 - 2000

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Voice of Democracy & Patriot's Pen Scholarships

Students, grades 6 through 12 invited to apply to win VFW's 2025-2026 Voice of Democracy & Patriot's Pen Scholarships.

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Veterans Day

Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11 for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.

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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

 


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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.

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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.

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Auxiliary

Golf Tournament

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VFW Riders

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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.

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June - August 2025 Department Newspaper

New Virginia Veteran Newspaper Released

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Will Not Stay Silent While America's Heroes are Dragged Through the Mud

WASHINGTON - The Washington Post has decided that America's veterans, those who have fought, bled and sacrificed for this nation, ...

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VFW Celebrates Veterans' Enduring Legacy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Nov. 11, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its 1 million members salute in recognition, gratitude and r...

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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.