VFW Post 7205 Angola, IN

10/13/2026

251 never look so good, Happy Birthday to the greatest, most powerful Navy ever created in the history of world

09/22/2026

Well, it's official, we have switched from our traditional deep fryer oil to a more untraditional Beef Tallow, I hope you come on in and try it for yourself!! As always, we have to the most economic food and beverages in town!!!
Several benefits of using Beef Tallow for Deep frying
---Beef tallow typically has a smoke point of 400–420°F (204–220°C), allowing it to withstand high-temperature frying without breaking down, smoking, or producing off-flavors
---Its low polyunsaturated fat content (~4%) making it less prone to oxidation and rancidity compared to many vegetable oils, which is important for repeated frying.
---Flavor Enhancement.....Tallow imparts a distinct, beefy, umami-rich flavor that many cooks describe as more nuanced and less greasy than vegetable oils, this is especially desirable for classic fried items like French fries, fried chicken, onion rings, and doughnuts, mmmmm Doughnuts!! not on menu but maybe we will try that
---Nutritional Profile.....While yes traditionally considered high in saturated fat, beef tallow also contains vitamins A, D, E, and K and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a compound linked to potential health benefits
---Sustainability....Tallow is a byproduct of the beef industry, making it a sustainable choice that reduces waste and supports local farmers

09/16/2026

Celebration of Life will be 3pm 10OCT26 at VFW Post 7205.
It is with a very sad and very heavy heart that we announce the passing of a dear comrade Dennis Hickman, Dennis served in the Navy as a Gunnersmate earning his VFW qualification in Vietnam, he continued to serve upon leaving the Navy with the VFW, serving as long time Post 7205 Quartermaster, helping the post through some of its hardest time early on as Quartermaster, always willing to help with Poppy Drives or events at the post whenever he could, a constant steadfast force with the post and at the district level and an advocate for veterans everywhere! For 8 years as I have known Dennis, he has been the glue to hold everything together, my sounding board, my go to, and my biggest critic which is a good thing, he has helped shape and mold what Post 7205 has become through the years and for that we will be forever grateful to have known him!! Fair Winds and Following Seas Dennis, you will be missed!!

09/15/2026

Winter is coming!!! give us your nice old coats

We are joining forces with the local legion to help keep our veterans warm this winter!

09/13/2026

We reached our goal!!!! Its was such a good day!!! I couldn't be more proud of everyone involved, every year we all step up to make it the best event that we can make. Thank you to the community that donates to help reach our goal!! We had more vendors, more cars, poker run, Live Auction was successful and without all the people behind the scenes it would not be THANK YOU!!!

08/19/2026

It is with a sad heart that we at VFW Post 7205 announce the passing of Pat Wright, Pats passing was sudden and unexpected, but his impact here the post will be felt for a long time! Pat was a Lifetime member having served in Desert Storm, he retired from the Army to live a simple life, Pat transferred to our post in June 2020, Pat was colorful man both literally and figuratively, he would always wear Red White and Blue and was a proud American, willing to help out at special events such as 4th of July parade or Flag retirement ceremony, recently Pat stepped up to become our post Chaplain, I could always count on Pat to keep me on my toes, he cared deeply for this post and the people. Pat will be missed!! In the Navy we say, "Fairs winds and Following Seas" when it's time to say good-bye, The Army has a similar saying "See you on the high ground" Pat, we shall see you on the high ground!

07/04/2026

250th year of our great America so proud that VFW Post 7205 Angola, IN could be part of our city parade on this momentous occasion and a huge THANK YOU to VFW Post 7205 Auxiliary Angola, IN for decorating our float, its was amazing

07/04/2026

Happy Birthday America!!! 250 years and still going strong, as we celebrate today let us not forget those men 250 years ago that came together, those 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence, who in essence committed treason against the crown but they truly felt that "when in the course of human events is becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another" but it wasnt just the 56 signers it was the simple foot soldier, the shop keeper, the blacksmith, the furniture maker that fought for the very thing that we cherish today, YOU! That's right YOU! You are what makes America so great! Without YOU there is no US!