VFW Post 7234

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy!

Today we celebrate the Sailors who protect ports and seas across the globe with honor.

Fair winds and following seas. ⚓🇺🇸

10/13/2026

https://www.gao.gov/blog/veterans-need-food-assistance-dont-always-participate-snap-heres-why

More than a million veterans face food insecurity each year. While many are eligible for federal food assistance programs, they are less likely than others to participate. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at our new report on why, and the efforts to reach out to them.

10/13/2026

Go Navy, Beat Army,

The VFW salutes the U.S. Navy on its 251st birthday, honoring 251 years of defending America's shores, strategic interests and global sea lanes.

10/13/2026

Scout of the Year
Some of our earliest ties to the community involve youth groups, and perhaps none are stronger or more lasting than the relationship between the VFW and America's scouting organizations. In fact, our partnership with the Boy Scouts of America dates back to 1915 when VFW Post 2100 helped to establish Troop 1 in Everett, Washington.

Our Scout of the Year program provides a way for members of Scouting America and Girl Scouts to be recognized for their standout citizenship, patriotism, and love of country.

Before submitting your Scout of the Year application, please review the rules and eligibility requirements. Please download the VFW Scout of the Year brochure and entry form to submit at your local VFW Post.

https://vfw-org-hqagarhxahbybyd9.z01.azurefd.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Scout-of-the-Year/Scout-of-the-Year-Rules-and-Eligibility.pdf?la=en&v=1&d=20261008T210656Z

https://vfw-org-hqagarhxahbybyd9.z01.azurefd.net/-/media/VFWSite/Files/Community/Youth-and-Education/Scout-of-the-Year/ScoutoftheYearBrochureandEntryForm.pdf?v=1&d=20210708T183715Z&la=en

10/13/2026

Teacher of the Year
Without our nation’s veterans, America wouldn't be the great nation it is today. Our youth deserve to learn about our rich history, traditions, and the role of our veterans in creating and shaping America.

Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects elementary, middle, and high school teachers to participate in the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher program.

Please review the new rules and eligibility requirements and download the 2026 entry form to nominate a teacher you know. Teacher nomination entries must be received at a local participating VFW Post by the Oct. 31 deadline.

10/13/2026

Voice of Democracy
Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy® audio-essay program gives high school students a unique opportunity to express themselves through a recorded essay on democracy and patriotism. Each year, nearly 28,000 ninth through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1.6 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.

The national first-place winner receives a $35,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university, college, or vocational/technical school. The complete list of other national scholarships ranges up to $21,000, with the first-place winner from each VFW Department (state) winning a scholarship of at least $1,000.

VFW Department (state) first-place winners also receive a trip to participate in Founding Forward’s Spirit of America Youth Leadership experience at Valley Forge, which is an inspiring four-day program where students experience mock congressional debates, participate in a free enterprise challenge, visit historical sites, and engage in interactive educational activities. This immersive experience allows students to develop their critical thinking and leadership skills while understanding their responsibilities as citizens. The trip, awarded to every VFW Department (state) winner, is made possible through the generous support of Twisted X.

Students interested in participating must submit their audio essay prepared on this year's theme, with a completed entry form, to their local participating VFW Post. Essays must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31. Use the QR code below for Post 7234 application and instructions.

The 2026-27 theme is:
“What a Veteran Taught Me About America.”

10/13/2026

Patriot's Pen
Each year, more than 81,600 students in sixth through eighth grades enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen® annual youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of more than $1 million in local and national awards. Each first-place VFW Department (state) winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level, and the national first-place winner wins $5,000!

The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. Students interested in participating must submit their essay prepared on this year's theme, with a completed 2026-2027 entry form, to their local participating VFW Post. Find your sponsoring local VFW Post, as applications must be turned in by midnight, Oct. 31.

Post 7234 application process can be accessed by the QR code below. This contest is open to all eligible students regardless of residence or Post affiliation.

The 2026-27 theme is:
“What a Veteran Taught Me About America.”

10/12/2026

Middle and high school students have until Oct. 31 to enter the VFW’s Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen contests for a share of more than $2.5 million in awards.

10/11/2026

Breakfast with the Eagles