VFW Post 10999

03/04/2026

VFW Post 10999 was honored to welcome national leadership this week.

The VFW Post 10999 Auxiliary hosted VFW Auxiliary National President Lois Callahan and her traveling party for lunch during their visit. It was a wonderful opportunity for members to connect, share the work being done at the post, and highlight the dedication of our Auxiliary here in the community.

We are proud to have had the opportunity to host these outstanding leaders and share the mission and spirit of Post 10999.

Please join us in welcoming them to our post and thanking our Auxiliary for organizing this special visit.

02/24/2026

Still Serving!

02/07/2026

At this month’s VFW Post 10999 meeting, Commander Gary Raiford presented members with Commander’s Challenge Coins in recognition of their outstanding service to the Post and our community.

A Commander’s Coin is a long-standing military tradition used to personally recognize exceptional dedication and service. It is presented as a sign of the commander’s respect and appreciation for members who go above and beyond.

Please join us in congratulating our recipients in the comments and thanking them for their continued service to VFW Post 10999 and the Raleigh veteran community.

01/27/2026

Veterans & Coffee
Join us every second Tuesday for coffee, conversation, and connection. We’ll be sharing resources, building community, and enjoying free donuts and coffee.

🗓️ Every Second Tuesday | ⏰ 10:30–11:30
📍 John P. “Top” Green African American Cultural Center

Walk in or sign up with RecLink—hope to see you there!
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01/09/2026

VFW Post 10999
1120 Sawmill Road
Raleigh, NC 27615

**Veterans Art Festival Announcement**

We invite you to join us from April 24 to April 26, 2026, to celebrate the creativity of American veterans. Our Post will be transformed into an art gallery showcasing various artworks and literature created by veterans. This event is a fantastic opportunity to support our veterans as they share their artistic expressions with the community. Let’s come together to honor Veterans who use art to convey their life experiences and journeys.

Please see the attached flyers for details on how artists can register to showcase their work at the event and how citizens can support our inaugural Veterans Art Festival.

See you there!!

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from VFW Post 10999!

12/06/2025

VFW Post 10999 invites our veterans to join Veterans & Coffee, a free monthly gathering hosted by the John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow veterans, enjoy a cup of coffee, and learn about resources and benefits that matter.

Led by Elree T. Smith, Past Department Commander, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of North Carolina.

📅 When: Every second Tuesday of each month
🗓 First Session: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 — 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
📍 Where: John P. “Top” Greene African American Cultural Center — 401 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27601
🎯 Who: 18 and up

New workshops offered each month focused on important topics that matter to those who've served.

No cost. No registration required. Just come by and connect.

We hope to see you there — let’s support each other, share information, and strengthen the bonds within our veteran community.

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12/05/2025

VFW Post 10999 wrapped up the year with our 2025 Holiday Dinner last night, and it was a great evening of fellowship and celebration.

As we look back on a strong year for our Post and our community, we’re grateful for the camaraderie, the service, and the support that make this organization so special.

As we head into the holiday season, we also keep our fellow veterans, families, and neighbors in need in our thoughts and prayers.

Enjoy this short video capturing some moments from the night!

11/01/2025

Honoring Those Who Served 🇺🇸

Congresswoman Deborah Ross invites local veterans and service members to the Annual NC-02 Congressional Veterans Briefing — a special event recognizing those who’ve served.

📅 Friday, November 14, 2025 | 9:00–10:00 AM

☕ Light refreshments will be provided.

RSVP by Wednesday, November 12 to (919) 334-0840 or [email protected]

Location shared after registration.

10/10/2025

📣 Veterans Organizations Face Change — and Opportunity

A recent Stars & Stripes article highlights the challenge many veterans’ groups face: staying relevant as membership declines.

At VFW Post 10999 in Raleigh, we’re tackling that head-on. We don’t have a canteen — and that’s by design. Our focus is on supporting local veterans, building community, and educating others about our mission.

We’re growing through action — service projects, outreach, and real connections that make a difference for today’s veterans.

If you’re a veteran in the Raleigh area, or you simply want to support those who served, join us. Together, we can shape the future of what a VFW post can be.

🔗 Read the article: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-10-09/veterans-organizations-membership-decline-relevance-19371865.html

09/29/2025

09/08/2025

📣 Calling all parents of middle and high school students! 📣

The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation — and two amazing scholarship opportunities are now open for the 2025–2026 school year:

🎙️ Voice of Democracy (High School, Grades 9–12)

* Create a short audio essay on this year’s theme: “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”

* Compete for scholarships at the local, state, and national levels.

* The national first-place winner earns a $35,000 college scholarship!

✍️ Patriot’s Pen (Middle School, Grades 6–8)

* Write a 300–400 word essay on the same theme.

* Compete at the local, state, and national levels.

* The national first-place winner earns $5,000!

📅 Deadline to enter: October 31, 2025

📍 Essays must be submitted through a local VFW Post.

This is a fantastic opportunity for students to build writing/speaking skills, engage with patriotic themes, and earn significant scholarship money.

Submission details and past winners can be found at the link below.

If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $30,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.