Howard Plant VFW Post 782

10/06/2026

🇺🇸 Calling All Young Writers & Future Leaders! 🇺🇸

VFW Post 782 is proud to support the VFW’s annual Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy scholarship competitions! These programs give students the opportunity to share their thoughts on patriotism, democracy, and what it means to be an engaged citizen — while competing for scholarships and awards.

📝 Patriot’s Pen is open to students in grades 6–8 and challenges students to submit an original essay based on this year’s theme.

🎙️ Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9–12 and invites students to submit an original audio essay based on this year’s theme.

Local winners have the opportunity to advance through the VFW competition and compete for awards and scholarships at the district, state, and national levels.

📣 Parents, teachers, schools, youth organizations, and community partners: Help us spread the word! Encourage the young people in your life to share their voice and participate.

VFW Post 782 is excited to hear what the next generation has to say! 🇺🇸

10/06/2026

🇺🇸 Your Service Didn’t End When You Took Off the Uniform.

Looking for a way to connect with fellow veterans, support your community, and continue making a difference?

VFW Post 782 is looking for new members!

Our Post brings veterans together through camaraderie, community service, veteran advocacy, and opportunities to support veterans and their families right here in our community.

Whether you’ve recently transitioned from military service or have been a veteran for decades, there’s a place for you here.

Joining the VFW is an opportunity to:

🤝 Connect with fellow veterans
🇺🇸 Continue serving your community
💙 Support veterans and their families
📣 Help strengthen the voice of veterans
👥 Build friendships with people who understand the military experience

Already a VFW member but haven’t been involved in a while? We’d love to welcome you back, too.

Interested in learning more about VFW Post 782 or finding out if you’re eligible for membership? Send us an email at [email protected] or stop by and meet us.

Come be part of what’s next for Post 782.

10/06/2026

🌟 Recognize the patriotic students in your community who enter the VFW’s annual youth scholarship competitions with a special token of appreciation from the VFW Store!
https://bit.ly/475XksE https://bit.ly/4zhQBb5

📆 Reminder that all Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen entries must be submitted to your local participating VFW Post by Oct. 31, 2026. 👉 vfw.org/YouthScholarships

🤝 Need assistance ordering? Call the VFW Member Service Center at 1.833.VFW.VETS (1.833.839.8387) for help.

09/18/2026

Happy Birthday, U.S. Air Force!

Today, VFW Post 782 proudly celebrates the 79th birthday of the United States Air Force!

Established on September 18, 1947, the Air Force has spent nearly eight decades defending our nation and protecting the skies above us, guided by its core values of Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

To all Air Force veterans, active-duty Airmen, and their families: thank you for your service, sacrifice, and dedication to our country.

VFW Post 782 is proud to honor you today and always.

Aim High — Fly-Fight-Win!

09/06/2026

New affordable housing and a veterans center opened Friday in Burlington. Sen. Bernie Sanders joined local leaders to cut the ribbon on the downtown property. - https://www.wcax.com/2026/09/04/affordable-housing-veterans-center-open-burlington/

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

With a ribbon-cutting to make it official, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined developers to celebrate the new units in the Queen City. FULL STORY⬇️

09/01/2026

🎉 Join Us for a Special Day at VFW Post 782!

VFW Post 782 is excited to invite our veterans, families, friends, and community members to join us for our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony as we celebrate this exciting new chapter for our Post!

📅 Friday, September 4, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM
📍 The Post Apartments, 176 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT

We are proud to continue VFW Post 782’s long tradition of service, camaraderie, and connection in the Burlington community, and we would love to have you there to celebrate with us.
Come see our new home, meet members of the Post, and help us mark this important milestone! 🇺🇸

We hope to see you there!

09/01/2026

💙 September is Su***de Prevention Month

At VFW Post 782, we believe that taking care of our fellow veterans means looking out for one another.

This month, we encourage everyone to check in on the veterans, service members, friends, and family in their lives. A phone call, a conversation, or simply asking “How are you doing?” can make a difference.

If you are a veteran in crisis , or you're concerned about one, you are not alone. The Veterans Crisis Line is available 24/7.

📞 Dial 988, then press 1
📱 Text 838255
💬 Chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net

And remember: you don't have to be in crisis to reach out, connect with someone, or ask for support.

Check in. Stay connected. Look out for one another. 🇺🇸

***dePreventionMonth