ANNOUNCEMENTS

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
 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 PEARL HARBOR DAY 2021 WITH VIKING YACHT

 

 

SCOUTS

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

 
 

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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 Applauds VA for 'Scalpel' Approach to Force Reduction

WASHINGTON - I am pleased to hear

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VFW Celebrates 249 Years of Freedom

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - This Independence Day, as we celebrate 249 years of freedom, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) calls upon all ...

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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.
 
 

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.

DONATE TO KELLEY/OLIVEIRA/STANTON POLICE MEMORIAL POST

Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

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JOIN THE VFW

Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. 

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Keep up-to-date on how the VFW is working to improve the quality of life for veterans, service members & their families and the community.
No Once Does More For Veterans

Scholarships

Our VFW scholarship programs are open to all eligible Pinelands Regional students.

Our youth scholarships challenge students to reflect on our nation's history, their ideals & principles, and their own experiences based on a patriotic theme.


2023 Voice of Democracy theme "What are the greatest attributes of our Democracy?”

Local first palace winner prize $500-2nd $300-3rd $200


2023 Patriot's Pen Theme "How are you inspired by America?”

Local first place winner $300-2nd $200-3rd $100

Scholarship

IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam.  He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.  He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country".  The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.


There is a new cartoon everyday.