VFW Post 1647
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Veterans of Foreign Wars, for 125 years, are defenders of freedom from yesterday and today. We are a non-profit 501 (c) (19) organization. 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. f
There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met. Visitors are welcome. Join our group.
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Bingo every Monday at 6 pm.
Hamburgers starting at 5 pm.
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Tuesday Tacos 5 to 7 pm.
Cribbage starting at 6 pm.
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Wednesday Wings
4 to 7 pm.
Back on the menu.
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Thursday Burgers 5 - 7 pm. Fifteen menu choices.
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3rd Sunday Breakfast 8 am to noon. Seven menu choices.
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A popular gathering spot.
Open 7 days a week.
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Upcoming:
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News:
I served our country and now I'm home to work for you with fresh Ideas and common-sense leadership.
January 2025:
Tue. Jan. 14, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
Thurs. Jan. 16, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
Persian Gulf War: Start of Operation Desert Storm, Jan. 17, 1991.
Sat. Jan 18, Veterans' Coffee, 10 am.
Sun. Jan. 19, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon.
First nuclear submarine (USS Nautilus) was launched, Jan. 21, 1954.
Sun. Jan. 26, Breakfast at the Legion.
Vietnam Peace Accords Signed Jan. 27, 1973.
Mon. Jan. 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
February 2025:
Sat. Feb. 1, National Freedom Day.
Sun. Feb. 2, Breakfast at the Elks.
Mon. Feb. 3, Four Chaplains Day.
USO Birthday Feb. 4, 1941.
Sun. Feb. 9, Breakfast at the Eagles
Sun. Feb. 9, Superbowl.
Tue. Feb. 11, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
Fri. Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day.
WW2: Bataan Recaptured Feb. 15, 1945.
Sat. Feb. 15, Veterans' Coffee, 10 am.
Sun. Feb. 16, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon.
American flag raised atop Mt. Suribachi, Feb. 23, 1945.
Mon. Feb. 17, Presidents’ Day.
Thurs. Feb. 20, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
Sun. Feb. 23, Breakfast at the Legion
Persian Gulf War ended Feb. 28, 1991.
March 2025:
Fri. March 28, Vietnam Veteran Gathering, 5-7 pm
Chaplain's Prayers VFW Podcast Weather Forecast Weather Radar
Tue. Jan. 14, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
Thurs. Jan. 16, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
Persian Gulf War: Start of Operation Desert Storm, Jan. 17, 1991.
Sat. Jan 18, Veterans' Coffee, 10 am.
Sun. Jan. 19, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon.
First nuclear submarine (USS Nautilus) was launched, Jan. 21, 1954.
Sun. Jan. 26, Breakfast at the Legion.
Vietnam Peace Accords Signed Jan. 27, 1973.
Mon. Jan. 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
February 2025:
Sat. Feb. 1, National Freedom Day.
Sun. Feb. 2, Breakfast at the Elks.
Mon. Feb. 3, Four Chaplains Day.
USO Birthday Feb. 4, 1941.
Sun. Feb. 9, Breakfast at the Eagles
Sun. Feb. 9, Superbowl.
Tue. Feb. 11, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
Fri. Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day.
WW2: Bataan Recaptured Feb. 15, 1945.
Sat. Feb. 15, Veterans' Coffee, 10 am.
Sun. Feb. 16, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon.
American flag raised atop Mt. Suribachi, Feb. 23, 1945.
Mon. Feb. 17, Presidents’ Day.
Thurs. Feb. 20, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm.
Sun. Feb. 23, Breakfast at the Legion
Persian Gulf War ended Feb. 28, 1991.
March 2025:
Fri. March 28, Vietnam Veteran Gathering, 5-7 pm
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. |
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Our Community
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. |
