Mahlum-Hanson VFW Post 1647, Brainerd, MN, USA
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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 during COVID-19 |
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March 16, 2020: All Brainerd VFW activities are cancelled or postponed until the COVID-19 pandemic is over.
Hang in there, we are all in this together. "Never give in." quoted from Winston Churchill
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
Hang in there, we are all in this together. "Never give in." quoted from Winston Churchill
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
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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 May 4, 2020:
Social distancing from friends and family is something that veterans of foreign wars know well. Veterans served, far from home in hostile territory, and are still serving our country in foreign lands fighting for freedom. At home, the VFW is an organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community. The VFW says, “We will get through this and come out with our flags flying high.” The Brainerd VFW looks forward to seeing you after this is over. Learn more at BrainerdVFW.org
Social distancing from friends and family is something that veterans of foreign wars know well. Veterans served, far from home in hostile territory, and are still serving our country in foreign lands fighting for freedom. At home, the VFW is an organization dedicated to helping veterans and the community. The VFW says, “We will get through this and come out with our flags flying high.” The Brainerd VFW looks forward to seeing you after this is over. Learn more at BrainerdVFW.org
- Monday, Hamburgers and More, Bingo at 6 pm Canceled during COVID-19
- Tuesday, Tacos at 5 pm, Cribbage at 6 pm Canceled during COVID-19
- Wednesday, Wings, Fries, and Salads, noon - 7 pm, 500 cards 6:30 pm Canceled during COVID-19
- Thursday, Hamburgers, Fries & American beer $1 each at 5 pm Canceled during COVID-19
- 3rd Sunday of the month, breakfast 8 am to noon, $8 Canceled during COVID-19
May 2020:
May is Military Appreciation Month
June 2020:
June 3-7, MN State VFW Convention in Plymouth, MN Canceled because of COVID-19
Tue. June 9, Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm Check back for updates
Sun. June 14, Flag Day
Thurs. June 18, DAV Meeting at the VFW, 7 pm Check back for updates
Sun. June 21, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 am to noon Check back for updates
July 2020:
History - U.S. Army Air Corps Established, July 2, 1926
July 4, Independence Day
Tue. July 14, Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm Check back for updates
Thurs. June 16, DAV Meeting at the VFW, 7 pm Check back for updates
July 18-23 VFW National Convention in Reno Canceled because of COVID-19
Sun. July 19, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 am to noon Check back for updates
May is Military Appreciation Month
June 2020:
June 3-7, MN State VFW Convention in Plymouth, MN Canceled because of COVID-19
Tue. June 9, Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm Check back for updates
Sun. June 14, Flag Day
Thurs. June 18, DAV Meeting at the VFW, 7 pm Check back for updates
Sun. June 21, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 am to noon Check back for updates
July 2020:
History - U.S. Army Air Corps Established, July 2, 1926
July 4, Independence Day
Tue. July 14, Post and Auxiliary Meetings, 7 pm Check back for updates
Thurs. June 16, DAV Meeting at the VFW, 7 pm Check back for updates
July 18-23 VFW National Convention in Reno Canceled because of COVID-19
Sun. July 19, Breakfast at the VFW, 8 am to noon 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 during COVID-19 |
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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