VFW Post 6550

12/17/2025

Join us on Saturday for Christmas family day at the library, 9am-1pm.

12/10/2025

It's with a heavy heart we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel this Saturday's Wreaths Across America Ceremony and wreath placement. With an expected high temp of -3° we feel it just isn't safe for young and old to be out in those temps. Even at the time of our scheduled ceremony temps are expected to be in negative double digits. We will begin placing wreaths on all our Veterans headstones in the coming days. If you would like to help place wreaths or want to place a specific wreath let us know. Watch announcements on Facebook for updates. We are currently at approximately $1300.00 of our sponsorship goal of $2500.00 if all wreaths are purchased during the BOGO Sale Option needed to cover next year's wreaths. If you haven't sponsored or would like to sponsor a Veteran’s wreath, please consider doing so. We will get a buy one get one free wreath deal from sometime next week for 30 days. I will post when that occurs. Order forms are available at Robbe’s, Strum CCF Bank, Strum CCU, Immanual Lutheran Church in Strum and Elk Creek Lutheran Church of Hale and can be mailed to me or at the establishments listed. Thank you for your support and again we apologize for the inconvenience, but our concern for everyone's safety, is our top priority.

12/09/2025

Good News!!! Good News!!! Ross and Melissa Rongstad just delivered the Wreaths for our Wreaths Across America program that will be held here in Strum Immanuel Lutheran Church here in Strum on Saturday December 13th. Ceremony will begin at 10:00 am. Thanks also to Steve Wojcik and his partner State Patrol Trooper, Mr. Marsolic (Moose) and a Trempealeau County Deputy for escorting the Wreaths into Strum.

12/09/2025

Happy 100th year Anniversary around the Sun Duane Klopp!! Our VFW Alton Johnson Post 6550 is Honored and Privileged to have this young man in our Post. It was an Honor and a Privilege to attend his 100-year Birthday!!

Senior living home in Mondovi celebrates 100th birthday of WWII veteran

10/30/2025

We still have some tables available if you'd like a warm place to hand out candy and see all the ghouls and goblins.

10/26/2025

Halloween is less than a week away.... who will be joining us?

10/24/2025

Put up our new All Veterans Memorial Park sign!!

10/18/2025

07/24/2025

School District of Eleva-Strum, Cardinal Manufacturing, Strum Public Library

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has announced the details of its 2025-2026 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen audio essay competitions!

This year’s shared theme is “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”

Entries are due to VFW Posts no later than October 31, 2025. The VFW Voice of Democracy National first-place winner will receive a $35,000 scholarship; this contest is for students in grades 9-12. The VFW Patriot’s Pen National first-place winner will receive $5,000; this contest is for students in grades 6-8.

Learn more at https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships and share with the tweens and teens in your town today!

07/13/2025

Thank you goes out to The Gary Sinise Foundation for an amazing event! Ft McCoy MWR is doing great things for their community as well.

Gary Sinise Foundation is about to give us yet another show for Veterans and their families here on Fort McCoy. Thank you from WI VFW District 9 for the amazing day. The kiddos love the activities, amazing food and your opening band has a great sound!

07/13/2025

It may occur outside 9th District this time but hopefully we can bring the Gary Sinise Foundation to our neck of the woods!

07/12/2025

What an amazing opportunity for Veterans and their families!

Re-sharing for those who are interested - Noah's Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells is offering discounts for active duty, veterans, and retired military personnel during their Military Appreciation Week, July 7–13. Details and offers: • FREE admission for all active duty and retired military ...