VFW Post 2216

05/07/2026

05/02/2026

Today is VFW Day of Service. Post 2216 was active for the cleanup and some pruning on The Avenue of Trees on Statler Blvd in Staunton. Commander, Quartermaster and Past Commander performed the task and safety during activity. Picture attached.

04/29/2026

On previous post two important activities were missed. May 25, Memorial Day celebrations start with honors at the Old Court House in Downtown honoring veterans who served. There are four bronze plaques at the front. Ceremony starts at 0800 0945 the Stonewall Brigade Band begins music at the Gypsy Hill Park Gazebo and then the annual Memorial Day event begins at 1000. VFW Posts, American Legion Posts and veterans begin the event. In case of rain the event will be conducted at the American Legion Post on Cedar Green Road. Public event, so come on out and celebrate with our veterans.

04/17/2026

A ahoy mates..Watch for a huge amount of activities for Post 2216 COMING SOON. BE ALERT.

08/11/2024

Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) has again listed the 2024-25 essay contest for Middle and High school students. These essay contest are also open to Home School students. We have submitted these application forms to Middle school and High schools If any Home School students would like to compete please call VFW Post 2216, Staunton at 540-885-7892 and leave a message. For Patriot's Pen (Middle School) the theme is "My Voice in America's Democracy" and for Voice of Democracy's theme "Is America Today Our Forefathers' Vision". If interested, CALL NOW - entry deadline is Oct 31.

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07/23/2024

We (I am) are searching for Gold Star Mothers/Families in the Staunton/ Augusta County area. We had several families which stood for recognition up at our annual memorial Day celebration the year, but could not get to talk to them. Please, if you are a Gold Star family, respond to our request. Call the VFW Post and leave a msg; 540-885-7892

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05/17/2024

Memorial Day 2024. Looking for any Gold Star Families for recognition during the program at 1000 in Gypsy Hill Park (Rain location American Legion Post 357 Cedar Green Road Staunton) Please call 540-885-7892 and leave name / phone number for contact.

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04/26/2024

Looking for Gold Star families to be recognized in Memorial Day celebration May 27. Please contact VFW Post 2216 540-885-7892

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04/16/2024

For VFW and friends, we are again planning for our memorial Day celebration in Gypsy Hill Park at the Gazebo..MONDAY, MAY 27 beginning at 10:00. Stonewall Brigade Band has agreed to perform music. In the event of rain, we will move the celebration to the American Legion Hall, 357 Cedar Green Road. A number of VFW Posts, American Legion Post 13, DAR and others plan to present wreaths. Plan now for this event and come on out to visit with veterans and families.

03/07/2024

Meet your VFW Post 2216 Commander