Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #8736

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #8736 There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves.

The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United S

tates. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans. Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010. Annually, the 2.1 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary contribute more than 11 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.

11/11/2012

Come have a drink with local Combat Veterans @ Post 8736!

10/15/2012

Thursday night dinner $7
Homemade chicken -n- noodles w/ mashed potatoes, coleslaw, salad, and a roll. Satisfy your sweet tooth with dessert (included). You can't find food that tastes this good at this price. Come in and take advantage this meal deal prepared by the good staff at Post 8736.

Members enjoying their evening and trying their luck!
10/09/2012

Members enjoying their evening and trying their luck!

10/09/2012
The fundamental difference between our organization and other veterans organizations, and one in which we take great pri...
10/07/2012

The fundamental difference between our organization and other veterans organizations, and one in which we take great pride, is our eligibility qualifications.

VFW Post 8736 welcomes all who meet our eligibility criteria. It's through service to this country that all our membership has earned their elite status.

If you have received a campaign medal for overseas service; have served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea; or have ever received hostile fire or imminent danger pay, then you're eligible to join our ranks.

Contact us for information in joining local "war fighters" in serving our community.

Do you have a loved one that has served? Maybe you wish that you had served, although, was unable? Now is your chance to...
10/07/2012

Do you have a loved one that has served? Maybe you wish that you had served, although, was unable? Now is your chance to join a group of honorable men and women. Contact us for information on joining Sunbury's local patriots by becoming a social member of Post 8736! Help us to serve Sunbury/Delaware county!

Address

435 McGill Street
Sunbury, OH
43074

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 1am
Saturday 11am - 1am
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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+17409652804

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