Mahlum-Hanson VFW Post 1647, Brainerd, MN, USA
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 and join our group.
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March is National Vietnam Veterans Month |
January 25, 2021: The Brainerd VA has begun COVID vaccinations for veterans. Do not call. The VA will call veterans to make an appointment as soon as there is an opening. Masks are required.
02/27/21: Bean Bag Tournament
02/20/21: Essay Winner goes to National
02/11/21: K-4th Grade Coloring Contest Entries due by Mar. 15, 2021
01/28/21: Poppy donations needed
11/26/20: Community Thanksgiving Dinner aided by the Brainerd VFW
11/11/20: Veterans and Gold Star Families have free access to national parks
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
02/20/21: Essay Winner goes to National
02/11/21: K-4th Grade Coloring Contest Entries due by Mar. 15, 2021
01/28/21: Poppy donations needed
11/26/20: Community Thanksgiving Dinner aided by the Brainerd VFW
11/11/20: Veterans and Gold Star Families have free access to national parks
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
- Monday, Hamburgers Check back for start date
- Tuesday, Tacos 5 - 7 pm, Cribbage at 6 pm 3/6/21 We are doing this again
- Wednesday, Wings, Fries, and Salads, noon - 7 pm 01/20/21 We are doing this again
- Thursday, Hamburgers, and Fries, 5 - 7 pm 01/21/21 We are doing this again
- 3rd Sunday of the month, Breakfast 8 am to noon, $8 Check back for start date
March 2021:
Tue, Mar. 9, VFW Post and Auxiliary meet, 7 pm
Sat. Mar. 13, St. Patrick's Day Walkabout instead of downtown parade
Sun, Mar. 14, Spring ahead, daylight time begins
Mon, Mar. 15, K-4th Grade Coloring Contest Entries are due
Wed, Mar. 17, St. Patrick’s Day
Thurs, Mar 18, DAV meets, 7 pm
Sat, Mar. 20, Spring Begins!
Battle of Iwo Jima Won, Mar. 26, 1945
Mar. 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Sun, Mar. 21, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 am to noon Yes, we will be doing this
Sun, Mar. 28, Palm Sunday
April 2021:
Sun, Apr. 4, Easter
Bataan Death March began Apr. 10, 1942
Apr. 10–11, MN VFW Bowling Tournament in Sartell, MN
Persian Gulf War ended Apr. 11, 1991
Tue, Apr. 13, VFW Post and Auxiliary meet, 7 pm
US Air Force Reserve birthday Apr. 14, 1948
Thurs. Apr. 15, DAV meets, 7 pm
Apr. 17 – 18, MN VFW Bowling Tournament in Sartell, MN
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Apr. 18, 1775
Doolittle Raid on Tokyo Apr. 18, 1942
Sun, Apr. 18, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 am to noon
Sun, Apr. 18, MN VFW Pistol Competition in Rogers
General Douglas MacArthur retired from the military Apr. 19, 1951
“In God We Trust,” was added to U.S. coins Apr. 22, 1864
Berlin Airlift began Apr. 24, 1948
Vietnam War ended Apr. 29, 1975
Apr. 27-29 Disabled Veteran Turkey Hunt at Camp Ripley
Berlin Wall came down Apr. 29, 1990
Adolph Hitler died Apr. 30, 1945
Tue, Mar. 9, VFW Post and Auxiliary meet, 7 pm
Sat. Mar. 13, St. Patrick's Day Walkabout instead of downtown parade
Sun, Mar. 14, Spring ahead, daylight time begins
Mon, Mar. 15, K-4th Grade Coloring Contest Entries are due
Wed, Mar. 17, St. Patrick’s Day
Thurs, Mar 18, DAV meets, 7 pm
Sat, Mar. 20, Spring Begins!
Battle of Iwo Jima Won, Mar. 26, 1945
Mar. 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Sun, Mar. 21, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 am to noon Yes, we will be doing this
Sun, Mar. 28, Palm Sunday
April 2021:
Sun, Apr. 4, Easter
Bataan Death March began Apr. 10, 1942
Apr. 10–11, MN VFW Bowling Tournament in Sartell, MN
Persian Gulf War ended Apr. 11, 1991
Tue, Apr. 13, VFW Post and Auxiliary meet, 7 pm
US Air Force Reserve birthday Apr. 14, 1948
Thurs. Apr. 15, DAV meets, 7 pm
Apr. 17 – 18, MN VFW Bowling Tournament in Sartell, MN
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Apr. 18, 1775
Doolittle Raid on Tokyo Apr. 18, 1942
Sun, Apr. 18, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 am to noon
Sun, Apr. 18, MN VFW Pistol Competition in Rogers
General Douglas MacArthur retired from the military Apr. 19, 1951
“In God We Trust,” was added to U.S. coins Apr. 22, 1864
Berlin Airlift began Apr. 24, 1948
Vietnam War ended Apr. 29, 1975
Apr. 27-29 Disabled Veteran Turkey Hunt at Camp Ripley
Berlin Wall came down Apr. 29, 1990
Adolph Hitler died Apr. 30, 1945
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 the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Camp Ripley. |
