VFW Post 5596 Okawville IL

11/03/2026

This is how much blood it takes for routine treatment and lifesaving medical procedures. Many hospital patients rely on blood for timely care — every blood donation can help doctors save lives. ❤️

Make an appointment to donate blood: https://rdcrss.org/4BjH1GK

11/03/2026

11/02/2026

The Blood Drive for Post 5596 and Immanuel Lutheran School is just one week away! Please consider helping make our Blood Drive a success and help the Red Cross with the nationwide blood shortage. You may scan the QR code to link directly to our community page and set up an appointment, or go to:

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Okawville

10/31/2026

The US National Archives is hosting a virtual event on November 10th from 1-3 pm EST (2-4 CST) that service members and their families, past and present may find helpful. Topic is accessing military records!

The Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) at the National Archives and Records Administration will host a virtual event — Accessing Veterans Records: A Multi-Agency Forum — Tuesday, November 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET. The virtual event will be livestreamed on the National Archives YouTube Channel at youtube.com/.

Navigating federal veterans and military-service records can be confusing. This forum will bring together subject-matter experts and representatives from multiple federal agencies who will explain the veterans and military-service records it holds, how those records can be requested, and common issues or misconceptions requesters encounter.

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

Congratulations to Steve, Gary and Pam on being the first winners of the 26-27 300 Club drawing! $100 coming your way!

10/20/2026

Comrade Joe will sadly be missed. Fair winds and following seas…

View Joseph S. Vargo Sr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

10/11/2026

Some pictures from the Chili Cook off on Saturday evening. Thanks to everyone for the help and participation!

10/11/2026

Congratulations Comrades for taking home the win for best decorated both and tying for second place with the chili! Thanks for all the hard work.