Boston Police VFW Post 1018

02/24/2026

The Police Post and Members lounge will be closed today, Tuesday, 2/24, for further snow clearing.
We will reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, 2/25, regular hours!
Thank you and stay safe!!
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01/23/2026

Be careful out there!

A message from Commissioner, Rob Santiago

01/23/2026

12/30/2025

🚨 NEW DATES!

Registration is open for our upcoming, virtual Resilient First Responder sessions in 2026 — now beginning Tuesday, January 13, and Thursday, January 15, respectively.

Offered by retired Newtown, CT Police Department Lieutenant Rich Robinson, this program helps police officers, law enforcement personnel, firefighters, EMTs, medical technicians and dispatchers manage their stress more effectively.

Learn more and register today at homebase.org/r1stresponder.

12/30/2025

Are you a Veteran who is also a first responder - police, firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers - or do you know someone who is? Hosted by Home Base, Resilient First Responder, a free eight-session course, can help manage stress more effectively. Learn more at https://homebase.org/program/r1stresponder/

11/14/2025

VFW National Commander Carol Whitmore issues a fierce statement defending veterans against "disgraceful" media reports suggesting VA disability claims are "dubious" or "fraudulent."

11/06/2025

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

Bad policy can drive bad behavior, but Congress should fix the policy — not blame the veteran. And while we’re cracking down on fraud, let’s talk about “claim sharks” who often promise benefit increases by submitting questionable evidence for a hefty – and illegal – cut of the action.

10/13/2025

Happy 250th Birthday, Shipmates!

10/07/2025

VFW Commander-in-Chief Carol Whitmore slams The Washington Post for a "dangerously misleading" article on VA disability benefits, declaring them compensation—not charity—and demanding the nation to veterans for the costs of war.

10/04/2025

Arrangements have been set for Past Post 1018 Commander and Past District 1 Commander Marty Colombo. God bless Marty, Patty, and the entire family.