VFW Post 1647 Brainerd MN USA |
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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.
![]() There are no strangers here, only friends you haven't met. Visitors are welcome. Join our group.
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Competition deadline October 31st.
Voice of Democracy (Students in grades 9 - 12). |
Competition deadline October 31st.
Patriot's Pen (Students in grades 6 to 8). |
September 2023:
Sept. 27 - 28, Free flu shots at Brainerd VA 10 - 2 pm.
Sept. 29, National VFW Day.
October 2023:
Sun. Oct. 1, Breakfast at the Elks.
Sat. Oct. 7, Sixth District Meets at McGregor, 1 pm.
Afghanistan War began Oct. 7, 2001.
Sun. Oct. 8, Breakfast at the Eagles.
Mon. Oct. 9, Columbus Day.
Tue. Oct.10, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
U.S. Navy established, Oct. 13, 1775
Sun. Oct 15, Breakfast and Bake Sale at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
Thurs. Oct. 19, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm
British surrendered to Americans at Yorktown, Oct 19, 1781.
General MacArthur returned to the Philippines, Oct. 20, 1944.
Sun. Oct. 22, Breakfast at the Legion.
Battle of Leyte Gulf destroyed the Japanese navy, Oct. 23-26, 1944.
Oct. 25, Grenada Campaign Began in 1983.
Thurs. Oct. 26, National Day of the Deployed.
Fri. Oct. 27, Navy Day.
Sat. Oct. 28, Make A Difference Day.
Sun. Oct 29, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
Tue. Oct 31, Halloween.
Tue. Oct 31, Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy entry deadline 10 pm.
Sept. 27 - 28, Free flu shots at Brainerd VA 10 - 2 pm.
Sept. 29, National VFW Day.
October 2023:
Sun. Oct. 1, Breakfast at the Elks.
Sat. Oct. 7, Sixth District Meets at McGregor, 1 pm.
Afghanistan War began Oct. 7, 2001.
Sun. Oct. 8, Breakfast at the Eagles.
Mon. Oct. 9, Columbus Day.
Tue. Oct.10, VFW Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm.
U.S. Navy established, Oct. 13, 1775
Sun. Oct 15, Breakfast and Bake Sale at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
Thurs. Oct. 19, DAV Meets at the VFW, 7 pm
British surrendered to Americans at Yorktown, Oct 19, 1781.
General MacArthur returned to the Philippines, Oct. 20, 1944.
Sun. Oct. 22, Breakfast at the Legion.
Battle of Leyte Gulf destroyed the Japanese navy, Oct. 23-26, 1944.
Oct. 25, Grenada Campaign Began in 1983.
Thurs. Oct. 26, National Day of the Deployed.
Fri. Oct. 27, Navy Day.
Sat. Oct. 28, Make A Difference Day.
Sun. Oct 29, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 to noon, $10.
Tue. Oct 31, Halloween.
Tue. Oct 31, Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy entry deadline 10 pm.
Local News:

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![]() Sept. 15, 2023:
POW/MIA Recognition Day |
![]() Sept. 12, 2023:
Dave Meyer Honored |
![]() Sept. 10, 2023:
Vietnam Veterans Honored |
![]() Sept. 9, 2023:
Bataan Memorial March |
![]() August 24, 2023:
VFW Calendars For Sale |
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![]() August 9, 2023:
Music Festival |
![]() August 8, 2023:
Gillian Middagh |
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![]() July 24, 2023:
Bob Marsh Funeral |
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![]() July 11, 2023:
Women's over 35 Softball |
![]() July 4, 2023:
Independence Day Parade |
![]() June 24, 2023:
Dave Montour at Car Show |
![]() June 21, 2023:
Baseball for 15 and down |
![]() June 20, 2023:
Men's Over 35 Softball |
![]() June 19, 2023:
16 Year Old Baseball |
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![]() June 9, 2023:
VFW State Convention Awards |
![]() June 1, 2023:
Red Cross Award to VFW |
![]() May 23, 2023:
Memorial Day Preparation |
![]() May 22, 2023:
DAR at All-Vets |
![]() May 19-20, 2023:
Buddy Poppy Drive |
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![]() May 10, 2023:
Member Stories |
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![]() April 25-27, 2023
Turkey Hunt |
![]() April 26, 2023:
Financial Peace Class |
![]() April 15, 2023:
DAR Dedication |
![]() April 12, 2023:
Poppy Days |
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![]() March 30, 2023:
Veterans on the Hill |
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. |