Mahlum-Hanson VFW Post 1647, Brainerd, MN, USA
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Serving our community and our country. The Brainerd VFW is a friendly place. Nestled in the heart of downtown Brainerd, you'll find us at 309 South Sixth Street. It is a gathering spot for active military, veterans and non-veterans. Brainerd's mayor occasionally stops in to read the pulse of the community. You can too and join our group.
"There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met"
William Butler Yeats
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William Butler Yeats
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August 2022:
WWII V-J Day, Victory over Japan. Aug. 14, 1945
Sun. Aug. 14, Breakfast at the Eagles
Aug. 14, Navajo Code Talkers Day
National Airborne Day, Established Aug. 16, 1940
Thurs. Aug. 18, DAV meets at the VFW, 7 pm
Sun. Aug. 21, Breakfast at the Brainerd VFW, 8 - noon, $9
+ Fri. Aug. 26, Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 am to 4 pm
Sat. Aug. 27, Honor Guard at Evergreen Cemetery, 1 pm
Sun. Aug. 28, Breakfast at the Legion
Sun. Aug. 28, Post and Auxiliary Picnic, 12 - 4 pm
September 2022:
Sun. Sept. 4, Breakfast at the Elks
Mon. Sept 5, Labor Day
Sun. Sept 11, Patriot Day
Sun. Sept. 11, Breakfast at the Eagles
Tue. Sept. 13, VFW Post and Auxiliary meet, 7 pm
VFW Auxiliary founded Sept. 14, 1914
Thurs. Sept. 15, DAV meets at the VFW, 7 pm
Fri. Sept. 16, National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Sept. 17, U.S. Constitution Day
US Air Force established, Sept. 18, 1947
Sun. Sept. 18, Breakfast at the Brainerd VFW, 8 - noon, $9
Sept. 23 - 25, MN Fall Conference in Plymouth.
Sun. Sept 25, National Gold Star Mother/Family Day
Sun. Sept 25, Breakfast at the Legion
VFW founded, Sept. 29, 1899
WWII V-J Day, Victory over Japan. Aug. 14, 1945
Sun. Aug. 14, Breakfast at the Eagles
Aug. 14, Navajo Code Talkers Day
National Airborne Day, Established Aug. 16, 1940
Thurs. Aug. 18, DAV meets at the VFW, 7 pm
Sun. Aug. 21, Breakfast at the Brainerd VFW, 8 - noon, $9
+ Fri. Aug. 26, Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 am to 4 pm
Sat. Aug. 27, Honor Guard at Evergreen Cemetery, 1 pm
Sun. Aug. 28, Breakfast at the Legion
Sun. Aug. 28, Post and Auxiliary Picnic, 12 - 4 pm
September 2022:
Sun. Sept. 4, Breakfast at the Elks
Mon. Sept 5, Labor Day
Sun. Sept 11, Patriot Day
Sun. Sept. 11, Breakfast at the Eagles
Tue. Sept. 13, VFW Post and Auxiliary meet, 7 pm
VFW Auxiliary founded Sept. 14, 1914
Thurs. Sept. 15, DAV meets at the VFW, 7 pm
Fri. Sept. 16, National POW/MIA Recognition Day
Sept. 17, U.S. Constitution Day
US Air Force established, Sept. 18, 1947
Sun. Sept. 18, Breakfast at the Brainerd VFW, 8 - noon, $9
Sept. 23 - 25, MN Fall Conference in Plymouth.
Sun. Sept 25, National Gold Star Mother/Family Day
Sun. Sept 25, Breakfast at the Legion
VFW founded, Sept. 29, 1899
Local News:
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![]() August 2, 2022:
Color Guard at CWC Fair |
![]() July 22, 2022:
Veteran Tribute Day |
![]() July 4, 2022:
Independence Day Parade |
![]() June 22, 2022:
High School Baseball |
![]() June 14, 2022:
New VFW Member |
![]() June 14, 2022:
Flag Day Ceremonies |
![]() June 10, 2022:
Poppy & Media Awards |
![]() May 30, 2022:
Taps Across America |
![]() May 30, 2022:
Memorial Day Ceremonies |
![]() May 28, 2022:
Memorial Day Preparation |
![]() May 21, 2022:
Freedom Festival |
![]() May 20, 2022:
Buddy Poppies at Stores |
![]() May 12, 2022:
Dispatch Article on Poppy Campaign |
![]() April 30, 2022:
Dinner at the VFW and Trap Shooting |
![]() April 18, 2022:
Pop Can Tabs Help the VA |
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![]() April 20, 2022:
Veterans on The Hill |
![]() April 14, 2022:
Name the Dame Contest |
![]() April 12, 2022:
Birthday and New Member |
![]() April 9, 2022:
Bataan Remembrance |
![]() April 7, 2022:
Coffee & Music at Woodland |
![]() April 2, 2022:
Downtown Golf |
![]() March 29, 2022:
Vietnam Veterans Gathering |
![]() March 25, 2022:
National Guard Armory Dedication |
![]() March 13, 2022:
VFW Hockey Tournament and Jersey Presentation |
![]() March 12, 2022:
St. Patrick's costume judging and parade |
![]() March 5, 2022:
Polar Plunge |
![]() February 13, 2022:
Superbowl Party |
![]() February 13, 2022:
VFW State Pistol Shoot Competition |
![]() February 11, 2022:
Military Day at the Sports Center |
![]() January 26, 2022:
Brainerd VFW Donates to Water Tower |
![]() January 23, 2022:
Midwinter Conference |
![]() January 22, 2022:
Bean Bag Tournament |
![]() January 11, 2022:
Two Woman Veterans Joined the Brainerd VFW |
![]() January 11, 2022:
5th Grade Essay Winners |
![]() December 14, 2021:
New members at the Brainerd VFW |
Our Mission
To foster camaraderie among men and women United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To help veterans, veteran families, the military, our community and our country. |
Community and Visibility
The Brainerd VFW Honor Guard is frequently seen at funerals and other ceremonies in the area. That includes the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Camp Ripley. |