Mahlum-Hanson VFW Post 1647, Brainerd, MN, USA
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Brainerd Memorial Day ceremonies are planned for Monday, May 30, 2022.
9:00 am: A wreath will be thrown in the Mississippi River from the Laurel Street Bridge. 9:45 am: Short ceremony at the All-Veterans Memorial at 4th and Laurel Streets. 10:30 am Parade north of Washington Street on 3rd Avenue NE to Evergreen Cemetery. 11:00 am: Main half-hour ceremony, with the BHS Band, will be at Evergreen Cemetery. In case of rain, the ceremonies will be moved to the Brainerd National Guard Armory, 1115 Wright Street in south Brainerd, at 11 am. 12:00 - 2:00 pm: Lunch at the Brainerd American Legion, 708 Front Street, for veterans and families. There will be a free-will offering. 3:00 pm: Taps across America will be played at Mills Fleet Farm. |
To veterans of Afghanistan: You are not alone in feeling the loss of a country you served in. Vietnam veterans have been there and done that. Member or not, you are welcome to visit the Brainerd VFW at 309 South 6th Street, Brainerd, MN. Hang in there, we've got your back.
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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May 2022:
May is National Military Appreciation Month.
Sun. May 29, Breakfast at the Elks
Mon. May 30, Memorial Day.
June 2022:
June 2 - 3 Trolling for Troops.
Sun. June 5, Breakfast at the Elks
June 6, D-Day, Invasion of Europe in 1944
June 9 - 12, Department Convention in St. Cloud
Sun. June 12, Breakfast at the Eagles
Birthday of the U.S. Army, June 14, 1775
Tue. June 14, Flag Day.
Tue. June 14, VFW Post and Auxiliary meet, 7 pm
Thurs. June 16, DAV meets at the VFW, 7 pm
Birthday of U.S. Navy Corpsmen, June 17.
Sun. June 19, Breakfast at the Brainerd VFW, 8 - noon, $9
Birthday – Audie Murphey born June 20,1925.
Fri. June 24, 2022, Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 am – 4 pm
Berlin Airlift began, June 24,1948.
Sun. June 26, Breakfast at the Legion
Thurs. June 30, Deadline for Auxiliary Dues.
May is National Military Appreciation Month.
Sun. May 29, Breakfast at the Elks
Mon. May 30, Memorial Day.
June 2022:
June 2 - 3 Trolling for Troops.
Sun. June 5, Breakfast at the Elks
June 6, D-Day, Invasion of Europe in 1944
June 9 - 12, Department Convention in St. Cloud
Sun. June 12, Breakfast at the Eagles
Birthday of the U.S. Army, June 14, 1775
Tue. June 14, Flag Day.
Tue. June 14, VFW Post and Auxiliary meet, 7 pm
Thurs. June 16, DAV meets at the VFW, 7 pm
Birthday of U.S. Navy Corpsmen, June 17.
Sun. June 19, Breakfast at the Brainerd VFW, 8 - noon, $9
Birthday – Audie Murphey born June 20,1925.
Fri. June 24, 2022, Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 am – 4 pm
Berlin Airlift began, June 24,1948.
Sun. June 26, Breakfast at the Legion
Thurs. June 30, Deadline for Auxiliary Dues.
Local News:

May 21, 2022:
Freedom Festival
Freedom Festival

May 20, 2022:
Buddy Poppies
Offered at Stores
Buddy Poppies
Offered at Stores

May 12, 2022:
Dispatch Article on
Poppy Campaign
Dispatch Article on
Poppy Campaign

April 30 and May 1, 2022:
Dinner at the VFW
and Trap Shooting
Dinner at the VFW
and Trap Shooting



April 20, 2022:
Veterans on
The Hill
Veterans on
The Hill

April 14, 2022:
Name the Dame
Contest
Name the Dame
Contest

April 12, 2022:
Birthday and
New Member
Birthday and
New Member

April 9, 2022:
Bataan
Remembrance
Bataan
Remembrance

April 8, 2022:
USS Kitty Hawk
Reunion Planned
USS Kitty Hawk
Reunion Planned

April 7, 2022:
Coffee and Music
at Woodland
Coffee and Music
at Woodland


April 5, 2022:
Happy Birthday
Helen Doucette
Happy Birthday
Helen Doucette

April 2, 2022:
Downtown Golf
Downtown Golf

March 29, 2022:
National Vietnam
Veterans Day Gathering
National Vietnam
Veterans Day Gathering


March 13, 2022:
VFW Hockey Tournament
and Jersey Presentation
VFW Hockey Tournament
and Jersey Presentation

March 12, 2022:
St. Patrick's celebration
costume judging and parade
St. Patrick's celebration
costume judging and parade

March 5, 2022:
Polar Plunge
Polar Plunge

February 13, 2022:
Superbowl Party
Superbowl Party

February 13, 2022:
VFW State
Pistol Shoot
Competition
VFW State
Pistol Shoot
Competition

February 11, 2022:
Military Day at the
Sports Center
Military Day at the
Sports Center

February 8, 2022:
English Bulldogs
for Veterans
English Bulldogs
for Veterans

February 3, 2022:
Shawn Miller Funeral
Shawn Miller Funeral

February 2, 2022:
Public Speaking
Public Speaking

January 26, 2022:
Brainerd VFW Donates
to Water Tower Fund
Brainerd VFW Donates
to Water Tower Fund

January 23, 2022:
Midwinter Conference
Midwinter Conference

January 22, 2022:
Bean Bag Tournament
Bean Bag Tournament

January 11, 2022:
Two Woman Veterans
Joined the Brainerd VFW
Two Woman Veterans
Joined the Brainerd VFW

January 11, 2022:
Awards to
5th Grade Essay Winners
Awards to
5th Grade Essay Winners

December 18, 2021:
Santa Came to Visit
Santa Came to Visit

December 14, 2021:
New members
at the Brainerd VFW
New members
at the Brainerd VFW

December 12, 2021:
Project Blue Light
Project Blue Light

December 10, 2021:
Spaghetti Dinner
by BHS Robotics
Spaghetti Dinner
by BHS Robotics

December 9, 2021:
Eagle Scout Project
Eagle Scout Project

November 15, 2021:
Voice of Democracy Winners
Voice of Democracy Winners

November 15, 2021:
Patriot Pen Winners Winners
Patriot Pen Winners Winners

November 11, 2021:
Veteran's Day Ceremonies
Veteran's Day Ceremonies

November 9, 2021:
Veteran Thank You Card
Making Winners
Veteran Thank You Card
Making Winners




Pop Can Tabs are needed to help fund
Polytrauma units at veteran hospitals
Polytrauma units at veteran hospitals

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. |