Mahlum-Hanson VFW Post 1647, Brainerd, MN, USA
"There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met." William Butler Yeats
"There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met." William Butler Yeats
Governor's order, closed until December 12, 2020. Hope to see you then.
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Serving our country and our community. 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.
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Closed until December 12, 2020, as per the governor's order
11/17/20: Post member Matt Gilgenbach contracted COVID and spent some time in a Twin Cities hospital. He is now back at home in Andover, MN. Matt is an 85 year old Korean War veteran and had been a member of the Brainerd Honor Guard before going to a rest home a few months ago.
11/11/20: Veterans Day Ceremony and Riverside School
11/09/20: Patriot Pen Competition Winners Announced
10/14/20: Walt Straka received the Congressional Gold Medal
10/12/20: Poppy donations needed
09/23/20: Lifetime Achievement Award for Mark Persons
08/11/20: Awards for Website and Article
11/09/20: Patriot Pen Competition Winners Announced
10/14/20: Walt Straka received the Congressional Gold Medal
10/12/20: Poppy donations needed
09/23/20: Lifetime Achievement Award for Mark Persons
08/11/20: Awards for Website and Article
- Monday, Hamburgers Check back for start date
- Tuesday, Tacos at 5 - 7 pm, Cribbage at 6 pm Check back for start date
- Wednesday, Wings, Fries, and Salads, noon - 7 pm, Check back for start date
- Thursday, Hamburgers, Fries & American beer, 5 - 7 pm Check back for start date
- 3rd Sunday of the month, Breakfast 8 am to noon, $8 Check back for start date
November 2020:
Thurs. Nov 26, VFW closed. Thanksgiving at the American Legion in Brainerd
Sun. Nov. 29, No breakfast, VFW closed. Check back for start date
December 2020:
Children's Christmas Party at the VFW Cancelled
Sat. Dec. 5, VFW 6th District Zoom Meeting, 1 pm
Mon. Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance
Tue. Dec. 8, Post and Auxiliary meetings, 7 pm Check back, may be cancelled
History - National Guard established Dec. 13, 1636
Thurs. Dec. 17, DAV meets at 7 pm Check back, may be cancelled
Dec. 15, Bill of Rights Day
Sun. Dec. 20, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 am to noon Check back, may be cancelled
Dec 21, Official Start of Winter
Thurs. Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Poem
Thurs. Dec. 31, New Years Eve
January 2021:
Jan. 15-17, VFW Mid-Winter Conference in Minneapolis Cancelled
Thurs. Nov 26, VFW closed. Thanksgiving at the American Legion in Brainerd
Sun. Nov. 29, No breakfast, VFW closed. Check back for start date
December 2020:
Children's Christmas Party at the VFW Cancelled
Sat. Dec. 5, VFW 6th District Zoom Meeting, 1 pm
Mon. Dec. 7, Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance
Tue. Dec. 8, Post and Auxiliary meetings, 7 pm Check back, may be cancelled
History - National Guard established Dec. 13, 1636
Thurs. Dec. 17, DAV meets at 7 pm Check back, may be cancelled
Dec. 15, Bill of Rights Day
Sun. Dec. 20, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 am to noon Check back, may be cancelled
Dec 21, Official Start of Winter
Thurs. Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Poem
Thurs. Dec. 31, New Years Eve
January 2021:
Jan. 15-17, VFW Mid-Winter Conference in Minneapolis Cancelled
Our Mission
Veterans helping veterans. To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve veterans, veteran families, the military and our community. |
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Community and Visibility
The Brainerd VFW Honor Guard is frequently seen at funerals and other ceremonies, in the area. That includes funerals at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Camp Ripley. |
