Who are we?
We are 249 combat veterans
dedicated to providing vital assistance and support for America’s service
members, veterans, and their families. Our members exemplify the best of
America and represent the heart of today’s VFW.
We are not the dying
veterans’ organization you may have read about, nor are we sitting in a smoky
bar telling war stories. We don’t even have a bar. Our members range from 22
years old to 100, with an average age of 52.
We are a five-time
All-American VFW Post, an award granted to the top 1% of posts worldwide. The
Post also earned the 2021-2022 & 2022-2023 VFW Outstanding Community
Service Award which is presented annually to 75 out of nearly 6000 VFW Posts
worldwide.
Since July 2020, the post
has completed over 600 veteran, troop, or community service projects with a
$3.1 million dollar impact to the community we serve.
We are proud to proclaim
that NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS THAN THE VFW
Membership
As the largest combat veterans organization around, VFW membership spans the globe. We’re an elite group of combat warriors who have each other’s backs long after the fight is over.
Camaraderie. Empowerment. Access to a vast network of resources. Assistance securing the benefits you've earned. Numerous discounts on a number of products and services. With a VFW membership, you'll find all this and more! Further, your VFW membership establishes your place in the VFW legacy that dates back to our founding in 1899.
Please fill out the application /uploads/Documents/MembershipApplication.pdf and send to adjutant@njvfw.com along with a redacted DD-214, or stop by a meeting or event.
Dues are $30.00 per year.
EVENTS
VFW MEETING 1ST WED OF EVERY MONTH
DINNER @ 6PM -MEETING @ 7PM -IN PERSON &
ZOOM
Troop Donation List
Soap (shampoo, body wash, face wash, etc.)
Toothpaste, toothbrush and floss
Deodorant (travel size/non-aerosol)
Lip balm
Foot powder
Baby wipes
Sunscreen
Hand sanitizer
Pain-relieving topical cream (not a necessity, but can be a real luxury)
Vicks VapoRub
Lens cleaning cloths and glass cleaner for goggles
Reading material (magazines, books or an e-reader like a Kindle)
Handheld video games
Board games
Decks of cards
Puzzles
Batteries (AAs and AAAs)
Pencils
3M wall hooks to decorate
Hot sauce
Water flavoring packets
Beef jerky
Slim Jims
Protein bars/drinks
Gum
Sunflower seeds & nuts
Packaged food such as tuna, instant soups, instant Mac & Cheese
Post 12173 is an All-American Post for the years:
2018-2019
2019-2020
2020-2021
2021-2022
2022-2023
The VFW All-American designation is awarded by National VFW Commander in Chief to top posts globally and recognizes posts for their service, representation, and advocacy for veterans, their families and the communities they serve. They are considered the best of the best.
We also received the 2021-2022, 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Outstanding Community Service Post Award which is awarded annually to only 75 out of 6000 + posts world-wide.
Community Activities
These projects included assistance to homeless veterans, twice monthly mental health awareness sessions &
our Afghan Veteran Listening Session
Sea Scout & Boy Scout support including honoring Eagle Scouts - flag retirement ceremonies, camp outs & church services
Memorial Day, 4th of July, POW/MIA Awareness, 9/11 Memorial, Veterans Day & Pearl Harbor ceremonies, get out the vote projects or events
School student scholarships including our Voice of Democracy & Patriots Pens Essay contests
Donated 400+ winter coats to area school children
Annual Halloween Trunk or Treat
Thanksgiving meals prepared and delivered to 100s homebound citizens
& to the State Police Tuckerton Barracks & Little Egg Police Department
Hosting veteran & troop food banks along with donations to local food banks
Christmas gifts to hospitalized children
Support to over 3000 troops & family members
Support to hospitalized & homeless veterans
Honoring our young men & women who have enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces
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