Gilbert N. Nelson VFW Post 1326 - Bismarck

06/10/2026

Come participate in the USA Patriots Golf Scramble in Minot, ND, for an exciting golf experience!

05/01/2026

04/14/2026

Thank you all who participated in the VFW Department of North Dakota 2025-2026 Raffle. It is because of you that, year after year, our VFW Service office gets the funding they need to keep the doors open. Their services are 100 percent free of charge to help Veterans navigate the confusing VA claims maze to obtain the benefits they have earned.

04/10/2026

🇺🇸⚔️ UNDERSTANDING MILITARY FLAG ORDER & THE HISTORY BEHIND EACH SERVICE

When you see the flags of our Armed Forces displayed, there is a specific order of precedence—and it’s not random.

It reflects history, seniority, and tradition dating back to the founding of our nation.

👉 Official Order of Service Flags:

Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
Space Force
Coast Guard

🎖️ A QUICK LOOK AT EACH BRANCH

🇺🇸 United States Army (1775)
The oldest branch. From the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts, the Army has been the backbone of ground combat and large-scale operations.

🇺🇸 United States Marine Corps (1775)
Known for rapid deployment and amphibious warfare. Marines are often the first to fight—operating as America’s expeditionary force in readiness.

🇺🇸 United States Navy (1775)
Maintains control of the seas, projects global power, and supports joint operations worldwide—from aircraft carriers to submarine warfare.

🇺🇸 United States Air Force (1947)
Dominates the skies with air superiority, global strike capability, and rapid mobility anywhere in the world.

🇺🇸 United States Space Force (2019)
The newest branch, responsible for protecting U.S. interests in space, including satellites, communications, and missile warning systems.

🇺🇸 United States Coast Guard (1790)
A unique branch operating under the Department of Homeland Security in peacetime, with missions including maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, and national security.

📜 WARTIME HISTORY — WHAT MANY DON’T KNOW

The Coast Guard is the only branch that can be transferred to the Department of the Navy during war.

👉 The last time this officially happened was during World War II, where they played a critical role in amphibious landings and convoy operations.

Since the September 11 attacks, they have continued to deploy in support of combat operations—just without a formal transfer.

🫡 WHY THIS MATTERS

That order of flags you see at ceremonies, parades, and military balls…

It represents:

Over 250 years of service.
Every major conflict in American history.
The men and women who stood their ground on land, sea, air, and now space.

🇺🇸 BOTTOM LINE

Each branch has its role.
Each has its legacy.
And together they form the greatest fighting force in the world.

Honor the order. Respect the history. Never forget the sacrifice.

04/09/2026

The National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day is different and separate from National POW/MIA Recognition Day. It was officially designated by Congress in 1988 and commemorates the April 9, 1942 surrender of about 10,000 U.S. military and 65,000 Filipino soldiers on the Bataan Peninsula in the Philippines. Bataan is distinguished as the largest mass surrender in U.S. military history followed immediately by the infamous Bataan Death March.

03/22/2026

Free pizza to all bar Bingo players on Wednesday, March 25th, starting at 6:15 until gone!

03/14/2026

“They say that you can’t be paid two different streams of money from the federal government for this same qualifying event or the same purpose — is what the law says.” https://bit.ly/4urw95Z

03/09/2026

We have filed our brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit challenging U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs rules that deny veterans the full education benefits they earned.

In Rudisill v. McDonough (2024), the Supreme Court of the United States made it clear that veterans who qualify for both the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill may receive up to 48 months of combined education benefits. However, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has issued rules adding restrictions Congress never intended, including requiring a break in service before accessing the full benefits.

That is not what the law says, and it is not what veterans earned. Veterans kept their promise to serve. Now it is time for our nation to Honor the Contract.https://vfw-org-hqagarhxahbybyd9.z01.azurefd.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Media-and-Events/Articles/2026/2026-03-05---Dkt-69---Petitioners-Principal-Brief---25-2033.pdf