VFW Post 1647 Brainerd MN USA
Veterans of Foreign Wars 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. Visitors are welcome. Join our group.
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"There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met"
William Butler Yeats
William Butler Yeats
March 2023:
March is Women’s Military History Month.
Battle of Iwo Jima Won, Mar. 26, 1945
Sun, Mar. 26, Breakfast at the Legion
Wed, Mar. 29, Vietnam Veterans Invited to the VFW, 4 - 7 pm
Thurs, Mar. 30, Veterans on the Hill in St. Paul.
April 2023:
Sat. Apr. 1, Downtown Golf.
Tue, Apr. 4, Freedom Festival Meeting, 7 pm.
Thurs, Apr. 6, Bataan Remembrance at Armory, 10 am.
Sun, Apr. 9, Easter Sunday
Tue, Apr. 11, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
US Air Force Reserve birthday Apr. 14, 1948
Sun, Apr. 16, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, April 18, 1775
Doolittle’s Raid on Tokyo, April 18, 1942.
General Douglas MacArthur retired from the military, Apr. 19, 1951
Thurs, Apr. 20, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
“In God We Trust,” was added to U.S. coins, April 22, 1864
Apr. 25-27, Disabled Veteran Turkey Hunt.
Vietnam War ended, Apr. 29, 1975.
Sat. Apr. 29, Sixth District meets at Jenkins, 9 am.
Adolph Hitler died, Apr. 30, 1945
March is Women’s Military History Month.
Battle of Iwo Jima Won, Mar. 26, 1945
Sun, Mar. 26, Breakfast at the Legion
Wed, Mar. 29, Vietnam Veterans Invited to the VFW, 4 - 7 pm
Thurs, Mar. 30, Veterans on the Hill in St. Paul.
April 2023:
Sat. Apr. 1, Downtown Golf.
Tue, Apr. 4, Freedom Festival Meeting, 7 pm.
Thurs, Apr. 6, Bataan Remembrance at Armory, 10 am.
Sun, Apr. 9, Easter Sunday
Tue, Apr. 11, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
US Air Force Reserve birthday Apr. 14, 1948
Sun, Apr. 16, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, April 18, 1775
Doolittle’s Raid on Tokyo, April 18, 1942.
General Douglas MacArthur retired from the military, Apr. 19, 1951
Thurs, Apr. 20, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
“In God We Trust,” was added to U.S. coins, April 22, 1864
Apr. 25-27, Disabled Veteran Turkey Hunt.
Vietnam War ended, Apr. 29, 1975.
Sat. Apr. 29, Sixth District meets at Jenkins, 9 am.
Adolph Hitler died, Apr. 30, 1945
Local News:

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![]() Mar. 16, 2023:
Patriot's Pen Winners |
![]() Mar. 14, 2023:
Member Stories |
![]() Mar. 14, 2023
Blake Collins Scout of Year |
![]() Mar. 11, 2023:
St. Patrick's Day in Brainerd |
![]() Mar. 10, 2023:
Bantam AA Hockey |
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![]() Feb. 22, 2023:
VOD Winner Speech |
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![]() Feb. 5, 2023:
Article in VFW Magazine |
![]() Feb. 3, 2023:
VFW marked Zamboni |
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![]() Jan. 10, 2023
Essay Competition |
![]() Jan. 10, 2023:
Coloring Competiton |
![]() Jan. 1, 2023:
Tom & Jerry Party |
![]() Dec. 13, 2022:
Patriotic Writing Awards |
![]() Dec. 10, 2022:
Children's Christmas Party at the VFW |
![]() Dec. 4, 2022:
Decorating for Christmas |
![]() Nov. 14, 2022:
Community Thanksgiving Dinner |
![]() Nov. 11, 2022:
Veterans Day Programs |
![]() Nov. 10, 2022:
Elementary School Programs |
![]() Nov. 7, 2022:
Veterans Day Prep Interview |
![]() Nov. 3, 2022:
Voice of Democracy Winners |
![]() Oct. 21, 2022:
Membership Dinner |
![]() Oct. 11, 2022
Auxiliary Award |
![]() Sept.16, 2022:
POW/MIA Day |
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. |