VFW Post 4345 California MO

05/08/2026

Had a great couple of days helping out the Moniteau Christian Ministries Center food pantry for our annual VFW Day of Service event.

We were very impressed with how the pantry is run/organized and we helped feed 90+ families over the 5 hours worked. Looking at volunteering there more often!

03/29/2026

We wish to THANK and WELCOME HOME our Vietnam veterans!

On this day of remembrance, we honor our nation’s Vietnam War veterans and their families. We will never forget your service, always advocate on your behalf and never forget your legacy.

03/14/2026

UPDATE: still looking for a World War II era car (i.e. 1939 - 1945), a Gulf War era car (i.e. 1990 - 2003), and a Global War on Terrorism era car (i.e. 2001 - 2021)!
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VFW Post 4345 is participating in the City of California's (Missouri) 250th Anniversary of the USA parade on Saturday, 04 July 2026. We will do so under the theme of "VFW Throughout the Wars" where we honor a local veteran from each of the following wars while they ride in the parade in an American made vehicle from the same period.

-- World War I (1914-1918): this war will be represented by an Unknown Soldier and possibly riderless horse (if we can't find a vehicle and driver from this period)
-- World War II (1939-1945): this war may be represented by a POW/MIA flag if none of our WWII survivors are able to participate
-- Korean War: 1950-1953
-- Vietnam War: 1955-1975
-- Gulf War (aka Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Operations Northern/Southern Watch: 1990-2003
-- The Global War on Terrorism (includes the War in Afghanistan, Iraq War, Second Iraq War, and Syria War): 2001-2021

Please comment or PM us if you are a veteran (priority given to VFW Post 4345 members) and would like to put your name in the hat as the representative of the war you served.

ALSO, please let us know if there is anyone reading this post that has a nice American made vehicle from one of these war periods (or know of someone that does) that would like to help honor the veteran of that war by driving them in the parade.

01/17/2026

A proclamation will be officially presented to the American Legion Edgar Cole Post 304, and signs commemorating this important recognition will be presented to the mayor and city council members during the event. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible.

11/01/2025

Receiving All State and All American Post awards for 2024-2025 at today's VFW Missouri District 2 meeting.

Congratulations to all members of Post 4345 for helping complete the requirements for these awards!

09/20/2025

Congratulations to the following three winners of our Post's annual fundraiser.
Dave Schubert: $400 certificate to Clark Tire
JoAnn Bestgen: $400 certificate to Brockes Tire
Herbie Spencer: $400 certificate to Fisher Tire

And MUCH THANKS to our donors: Brockes Tire, Clark Tire, Fisher Tire, and the anonymous donor!

09/18/2025

Are you a veteran that is NOT getting the VA benefits you deserve? If so, you need to stop by the VFW Post 4345 booth at the Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival on Saturday, 20 September 2025 to fill out a VSO Referral Form with our Post Information Officer.

09/07/2025

We were honored to post the Colors at today's "Honoring our Local Heroes" event. Moniteau County 4-H does such a great job with this each year and we thank them for their hard work putting it together!

05/21/2025

Come join us on Monday at George Shelley's gravesite for our annual Memorial Day Service.

On Memorial Day, we pause as a nation to remember the fallen service members who gave everything to defend our freedom. On Monday, May 26th, 1:00pm, at the Masonic Cemetery, California, Mo. VFW Post 4345 along with Masonic Lodge 183 and American Legion Post 304 will conduct a service at the gravesite of George Shelley. Take a few minutes to honor George, our nation and all those who served our country.

04/17/2025

Join us for VFW Day of Service! Our Post is participating in the National Day of Prayer from the Moniteau County Courthouse at 12:00 pm (Noon) on Thursday, May 1st. This event is in conjunction with the VFW’s month-long focus devoted to service projects around the country. Come join us!
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