Mahlum-Hanson VFW Post 1647, Brainerd, MN USA
March 16, 2020: All Brainerd VFW activities are cancelled or postponed until the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
Feeling sick? Call your provider BEFORE going to an emergency room. The Veterans Crisis Line is 1-800-273-8255 and (PRESS 1) or the Brainerd and St. Cloud VA
Thanks to all who gave blood to the Red Cross at the Brainerd VFW April 2 & 3, 2020. Brainerd Dispatch story
Feeling sick? Call your provider BEFORE going to an emergency room. The Veterans Crisis Line is 1-800-273-8255 and (PRESS 1) or the Brainerd and St. Cloud VA
Thanks to all who gave blood to the Red Cross at the Brainerd VFW April 2 & 3, 2020. Brainerd Dispatch story
A prayer from Brainerd VFW Chaplain Mark Persons:
Oh Lord, we humbly ask that You place Your arms around us. Give us comfort, strength and courage to get through this virus so we can continue the mission of helping veterans and the community. In Your name we pray, Amen.
The latest radio ad, as of March 18, 2020:
The Brainerd Veterans of Foreign Wars urges you to practice social distancing and be safe during this unprecedented time of uncertainty. The VFW is an organization dedicated to helping veterans and is deeply rooted in the community. Americans, and especially Minnesotans, unite during times of hardship. As they say, “We will get through this and come out with our flags flying high.” The Brainerd VFW looks forward to seeing you after it is all over. Learn more at BrainerdVFW.org
The Brainerd Veterans of Foreign Wars urges you to practice social distancing and be safe during this unprecedented time of uncertainty. The VFW is an organization dedicated to helping veterans and is deeply rooted in the community. Americans, and especially Minnesotans, unite during times of hardship. As they say, “We will get through this and come out with our flags flying high.” The Brainerd VFW looks forward to seeing you after it is all over. Learn more at BrainerdVFW.org
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"There are no strangers here; only friends you haven't met," William Butler Yeats 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. Closed until further notice. |
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- Monday, Hamburgers and More, Bingo at 6 pm Cancelled until further notice
- Tuesday, Tacos at 5 pm, Cribbage at 6 pm Cancelled until further notice
- Wednesday, Wings, Fries, and Salads, noon - 7 pm, 500 cards 6:30 pm Cancelled until further notice
- Thursday, Hamburgers, Fries & American beer $1 each at 5 pm Cancelled until further notice
- 3rd Sunday of the month, breakfast 8 am to noon, $8 Cancelled until further notice
April 2020:
Apr. 4 - 5, State VFW Bowling Tournament in Red Wing, MN Cancelled
Thurs. Apr. 9, Bataan Memorial Service at National Guard Armory Cancelled
History – Bataan Death March began, Apr. 10, 1942
Tue. Apr. 14, VFW Post and Auxiliary meetings, 7 pm. Cancelled
Thurs. Apr. 16, DAV meeting. Cancelled
History – Doolittle’s Raid on Tokyo, April 18, 1942
History – Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, April 18, 1775
History - General Douglas MacArthur retired Apr. 19, 1951
Mon. Apr. 20, Veterans on the Hill in St. Paul Cancelled
History – “In God We Trust,” was added to U.S. coins, April 22, 1864
History – Berlin Airlift began, Apr. 24, 1948
History – Vietnam War ended, April 29, 1975
History – Berlin Wall came down April 29, 1990
May 2020:
Fri. May 1, Loyalty Day
History - WWII Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945
Tue. May 12, Post and Auxiliary meetings, 7 pm Check back for updates
History - Women’s Army Corps founded, May 15, 1942
May 15 -16, Buddy Poppies offered on the street to support veterans Check back for updates
Sat. May 16, Armed Forces Day
Sun. May 17, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 am to noon Check back for updates
Thurs. May 21, DAV meeting, 7 pm Check back for updates
Mon. May 25, Brainerd Memorial Day Ceremonies Check back for updates
Apr. 4 - 5, State VFW Bowling Tournament in Red Wing, MN Cancelled
Thurs. Apr. 9, Bataan Memorial Service at National Guard Armory Cancelled
History – Bataan Death March began, Apr. 10, 1942
Tue. Apr. 14, VFW Post and Auxiliary meetings, 7 pm. Cancelled
Thurs. Apr. 16, DAV meeting. Cancelled
History – Doolittle’s Raid on Tokyo, April 18, 1942
History – Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, April 18, 1775
History - General Douglas MacArthur retired Apr. 19, 1951
Mon. Apr. 20, Veterans on the Hill in St. Paul Cancelled
History – “In God We Trust,” was added to U.S. coins, April 22, 1864
History – Berlin Airlift began, Apr. 24, 1948
History – Vietnam War ended, April 29, 1975
History – Berlin Wall came down April 29, 1990
May 2020:
Fri. May 1, Loyalty Day
History - WWII Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945
Tue. May 12, Post and Auxiliary meetings, 7 pm Check back for updates
History - Women’s Army Corps founded, May 15, 1942
May 15 -16, Buddy Poppies offered on the street to support veterans Check back for updates
Sat. May 16, Armed Forces Day
Sun. May 17, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 am to noon Check back for updates
Thurs. May 21, DAV meeting, 7 pm Check back for updates
Mon. May 25, Brainerd Memorial Day Ceremonies Check back for updates
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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309 So. 6th St., Brainerd, MN, USA
218-829-6393 Road Map Monday- Saturday noon to 10 pm Sunday noon to 5 pm plus during Vikings & Superbowl football 3rd Sun. Breakfast 8 am - 12pm Closed until further notice |
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.
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