SERVICE

We honor our fallen by helping the living

COMMUNITY-ORIENTED

FAMILY

U.S. ARMY

The U.S. Army is made up of the most dedicated, most respected soldiers in the world. These soldiers protect America's Freedoms while serving at home and abroad, and they are always prepared to defend the nation in times of need.

U.S. MARINES

We are soldiers of the sea, providing forces and detachments to naval ships and shore operations. We are global leaders, developing expeditionary doctrine and innovations that set the example, and leading other countries' forces and agencies in the multinational military operations. These unique capabilities make us "First to Fight", and our nations first line of defense.

U.S. NAVY

America's Navy is a force as relevant today as it's been historically significan for the last 238 years. The times may change, the threats may become more obscure, the complex nature of 21st century life may make the demand for such presence less obvious. However, now more than ever, the Navy is something to be aware of Something to be thankful for. Something to be proud of.

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U.S. AIR FORCE

Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: developing airmen, technology to war fighting and integrating operations. These core competencies make our six distinctive capabilities possible.

NATIONAL GUARD

Our versatility enables us to respond to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counter-drug efforts, reconstruction missions and more.

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U.S. COAST GUARD

We protect the personal safety and security of our people; the marine transportation system and infrastructure; our natural and economic resources; and the territorial integrity of our nation-from both internal and external threats, natural and man-made.

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WELCOME TO KELLEY/OLIVEIRA/STANTON POLICE MEMORIAL POST

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
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.
 

Announcements

 

                               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

MEETING ZOOM LINK http://us06web.zoom.us/j/86401196884

Meeting notice and
Veterans Administration
S.A.V.E. training reminder
 

Our monthly meeting will be held

Wednesday January 4th

Dinner at 6PM

Training at 7 (open to the public)

Meeting immediately following the training


The training will be conducted by

Heather Church-Soto, LCSW

U.S. Veterans Administration

Suicide Prevention Coordinator | Brick CBOC


 
THANK YOU TO
SEACREST REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER
YOUR DONATION HELPED US FEED LOCAL RESIDENTS IN NEED DURING OUR ANNUAL THANKSGIVING MEAL EVENT
 
 


  

Post 12173 is an All-American Post for the years: 

2018-2019

2019-2020 

2020-2021 

2021-2022

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 Outstanding Community Service Post Award

Community Activities 

From May 1, 2021 through March 31, 2022 the Post has conducted:
239 Veteran / Community Service Projects
Our members served 6,181 volunteer hours 

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 5 Eagle Scouts - flag retirement ceremonies, camp outs & church service

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 
Halloween Trunk or Treat

 
Thanksgiving meals prepared and delivered to 74 homebound citizens
& 10 to the State Police Tuckerton Barracks

Donations to local food banks 
 
Christmas gifts to hospitalized children
 

 

Honoring our Vietnam Veterans
 
 

 

 

 

 

 PEARL HARBOR DAY 2021 WITH VIKING YACHT

 

 

SCOUTS

 
THANKSGIVING 
 
 
 COMMUNITY SERVICE
 
 
 
FOOD DRIVES
 
 
YOUTH 
 
177th BBQ
 
  
 
 
 
 
Vietnam Veteran Pin Ceremony 
 
 
 

 
 

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.

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Post News

Important Info for Post12173 Members

STAND DOWN FOR HOMELESS VETS

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Acknowledges Pride Month

WASHINGTON - June is Pride Month, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins the nation in recognizing LGBTQI+ veterans and serv...

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VFW Commemorates Memorial Day

WASHINGTON - This Memorial Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins a grateful nation in honoring and remembering the soldier...

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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.
 
 

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