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"
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February 2023:
Four Chaplains Day, USAT Dorchester sunk Feb. 3, 1943
USO Birthday Feb. 4, 1941
Sat, Feb. 4, Sixth District meets in Sauk Rapids
Sat, Feb. 4, VFW Sponsored Hockey at Civic Center, 3:15 pm
Sun, Feb. 5, Breakfast at the Elks
Sun, Feb. 12, Breakfast at the Eagles
Tue, Feb. 14, Valentine's Day.
Tue, Feb. 14, VFW Post and Auxiliary meet, 7 pm.
WW2: Bataan Recaptured Feb. 15, 1945, three years after the Bataan Death March
Thurs, Feb. 16, DAV meets at the VFW, 7 pm
Sun, Feb. 19, Breakfast at the Brainerd VFW, 8 - noon, $10.
Mon, Feb. 20, Presidents’ Day.
American flag raised atop Mt. Suribachi, Feb. 23, 1945
Sun, Feb. 26, Breakfast at the Legion
March 2023:
March is Women’s Military History Month.
The Star-Spangled Banner became our National Anthem Mar 3, 1931.
Seabees Birthday Mar. 5, 1942.
Sun, Mar. 12, Spring ahead, daylight time begins.
Fri, Mar. 17, Saint Patrick's Day.
Mon, Mar. 20, Spring Begins.
Battle of Iwo Jima Won, Mar. 26, 1945
Wed, Mar. 29, Vietnam Veterans Invited to the VFW, 4 - 7 pm
Thurs. Mar. 30, Veterans on the Hill in St. Paul.
Four Chaplains Day, USAT Dorchester sunk Feb. 3, 1943
USO Birthday Feb. 4, 1941
Sat, Feb. 4, Sixth District meets in Sauk Rapids
Sat, Feb. 4, VFW Sponsored Hockey at Civic Center, 3:15 pm
Sun, Feb. 5, Breakfast at the Elks
Sun, Feb. 12, Breakfast at the Eagles
Tue, Feb. 14, Valentine's Day.
Tue, Feb. 14, VFW Post and Auxiliary meet, 7 pm.
WW2: Bataan Recaptured Feb. 15, 1945, three years after the Bataan Death March
Thurs, Feb. 16, DAV meets at the VFW, 7 pm
Sun, Feb. 19, Breakfast at the Brainerd VFW, 8 - noon, $10.
Mon, Feb. 20, Presidents’ Day.
American flag raised atop Mt. Suribachi, Feb. 23, 1945
Sun, Feb. 26, Breakfast at the Legion
March 2023:
March is Women’s Military History Month.
The Star-Spangled Banner became our National Anthem Mar 3, 1931.
Seabees Birthday Mar. 5, 1942.
Sun, Mar. 12, Spring ahead, daylight time begins.
Fri, Mar. 17, Saint Patrick's Day.
Mon, Mar. 20, Spring Begins.
Battle of Iwo Jima Won, Mar. 26, 1945
Wed, Mar. 29, Vietnam Veterans Invited to the VFW, 4 - 7 pm
Thurs. Mar. 30, Veterans on the Hill in St. Paul.
Local News:

![]() Jan. 10, 2023
Essay Competition |
![]() Jan. 10, 2023:
Coloring Competiton |
![]() Jan. 1, 2023:
Tom & Jerry Party |
![]() Dec. 27, 2022:
Bantam AA Hockey Uniforms |
![]() 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. 14, 2022:
VFW Fund Raiser |
![]() Nov. 11, 2022:
Veterans Day Programs |
![]() Nov. 10, 2022:
Elementary School Programs |
![]() Nov. 8, 2022:
Veterans in Assisted Living |
![]() Nov. 7, 2022:
Veterans Day Prep Interview |
![]() Nov. 3, 2022:
Patriot's Pen Winners |
![]() Nov. 3, 2022:
Voice of Democracy Winners |
![]() Oct. 21, 2022:
Membership Dinner |
![]() Oct. 11, 2022
Auxiliary Award |
![]() Sept. 25, 2022:
Marriage within the Ranks |
![]() Sept.16, 2022:
POW/MIA Day |
![]() Sept. 10, 2022:
Bataan Memorial March |
![]() Aug. 28, 2022:
Post and Auxiliary Picnic |
![]() Aug. 27, 2022:
Honoring a Civil War Vet |
![]() Aug. 21, 2022:
Color Guard at BIR |
![]() Aug. 19, 2022:
Bradley Tanks |
![]() Aug. 2, 2022:
Color Guard at CWC Fair |
![]() July 4, 2022:
Independence Day Parade |
![]() June 22, 2022:
High School Baseball |
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. |