VFW Post 1119 & Auxiliary Cooleemee NC

05/22/2026

Auxiliary members practicing for the Missing Man ceremony for Sundays Memorial Day ceremony.
Join us at Cooleemee Presbyterian Church, 2pm, May 24.

05/08/2026

Had a blast at our MOTHER'S DAY craft for kids on May 9.

04/24/2026

Join me in supporting American Veterans Center

04/24/2026

The VFW names national winners for the 2025-2026 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen scholarship competitions, awarding over $1.6 million in total prizes to patriotic middle and high school students.

04/23/2026

If you haven’t heard, our Post Quartermaster, Thomas “Ski” Kopetzky, has earned a National Award for his efforts to combat veteran su***de by partnering with the organization “Stop Soldier Suicide.”

The email says: 

“Ski,
On behalf of the 1.3 million members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States & its auxiliary, it is my distinct pleasure to inform you that you have been selected as a recipient of the 2026 VFW Distinguished Fraternal Award.
You are unwavering commitment, volunteerism, and leadership exemplify the spirit of service and make you highly deserving of this recognition.”

HUZZAH!!!!🎉

This award will be given out at the National VFW convention in Reno, in July.

Little post doing big things!

04/23/2026

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MAY EVENTS!
1st & 2nd Fridays: 🍔 🌭🍟
2nd Saturday: MOTHERS DAY event for the kids!

04/22/2026