VFW Post 1647 Brainerd MN USA |
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Veterans of Foreign Wars, for 125 years, are defenders of freedom from yesterday and today. Nestled in the heart of downtown Brainerd, you'll find us at 309 South Sixth Street. The Brainerd VFW is a friendly place, serving our country and our community.
There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met. Visitors are welcome. Join our group.
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Upcoming:
News:
July 3, 2024:
The Brainerd Color Guard presented the colors at Lakes Jam. See video, compliments of Janelle Sanderson at the Brainerd American Legion. |
July 2024:
July 27, Korean War Armistice Day.
Sun. July 28, Breakfast at the Legion.
July 27- Aug. 1, National VFW Convention, Louisville, KY.
Tue. July 30, Crow Wing County Fair opens, 5 pm.
No food at the VFW during CWC Fair, July 30 - Aug. 3.
August 2024:
Thurs, Aug. 1, U.S. Air Force Day.
U.S. Coast Guard established Aug. 4, 1790.
Vietnam War began Aug 7, 1964.
Wed. Aug. 7, Wings back on the VFW menu, 5 pm.
Sat. Aug. 10, 6th District VFW meets at Randall, 11 am.
Tue. Aug. 13, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
WWII V-J Day, Victory over Japan Aug. 14, 1945.
Wed, Aug. 14, Navajo Code Talkers Day.
Thurs. Aug 15, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
National Airborne Day, Aug. 16, 1940.
Sat. Aug. 17, Veteran Coffee at Heritage, 10 am.
Sun. Aug. 18, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
Sun. Aug. 25, Post and Auxiliary Picnic.
Tue, Aug. 27, Military Day at the MN Fair.
September 2024:
Mon, Sept. 2, Labor Day.
Wed. Sept. 11, Patriot Day.
VFW Auxiliary founded Sept. 14, 1914.
Sun. Sept. 15, Breakfast at the VFW.
Tue. Sept. 17, U.S. Constitution Day.
U.S. Air Force established, Sept. 18,1947.
Sept. 20 - 22, MN VFW Fall Conference in Wilmar, MN.
Fri. Sept. 20, Armed Forces Tribute.
Fri, Sept. 20, National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Sat. Sept 21, Flapjack Festival.
Sun. Sept. 29, National VFW Day.
Sun. Sept. 29, National Gold Star Mother/Family Day.
Chaplain's Prayers VFW Podcast Weather Forecast Weather Radar
July 27, Korean War Armistice Day.
Sun. July 28, Breakfast at the Legion.
July 27- Aug. 1, National VFW Convention, Louisville, KY.
Tue. July 30, Crow Wing County Fair opens, 5 pm.
No food at the VFW during CWC Fair, July 30 - Aug. 3.
August 2024:
Thurs, Aug. 1, U.S. Air Force Day.
U.S. Coast Guard established Aug. 4, 1790.
Vietnam War began Aug 7, 1964.
Wed. Aug. 7, Wings back on the VFW menu, 5 pm.
Sat. Aug. 10, 6th District VFW meets at Randall, 11 am.
Tue. Aug. 13, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
WWII V-J Day, Victory over Japan Aug. 14, 1945.
Wed, Aug. 14, Navajo Code Talkers Day.
Thurs. Aug 15, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
National Airborne Day, Aug. 16, 1940.
Sat. Aug. 17, Veteran Coffee at Heritage, 10 am.
Sun. Aug. 18, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
Sun. Aug. 25, Post and Auxiliary Picnic.
Tue, Aug. 27, Military Day at the MN Fair.
September 2024:
Mon, Sept. 2, Labor Day.
Wed. Sept. 11, Patriot Day.
VFW Auxiliary founded Sept. 14, 1914.
Sun. Sept. 15, Breakfast at the VFW.
Tue. Sept. 17, U.S. Constitution Day.
U.S. Air Force established, Sept. 18,1947.
Sept. 20 - 22, MN VFW Fall Conference in Wilmar, MN.
Fri. Sept. 20, Armed Forces Tribute.
Fri, Sept. 20, National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
Sat. Sept 21, Flapjack Festival.
Sun. Sept. 29, National VFW Day.
Sun. Sept. 29, National Gold Star Mother/Family Day.
Chaplain's Prayers VFW Podcast Weather Forecast Weather Radar
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. |
Our Community Visibility
The Brainerd Honor Guard is frequently seen at funerals and other ceremonies in the area. That includes the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery at Camp Ripley. |