Chester J. Carknard VFW Post 1938

10/07/2026

Coming up next month, our annual Veterans Breakfast, to recognize the service and sacrifice of those who answered the call to duty and defended our great nation.

10/07/2026

09/27/2026

The days are getting cooler... The Community Hospice is in great need of handmade red-white-blue blankets to keep our Veteran patients warm and comfortable. The Community Hospice believes that a patient's military service history is integral to providing the most appropriate, personalized end-of-life care so we are committed to our "We Honor Veterans" program, which pays tribute to every Veteran entering our care by presenting them with a red-white-blue blanket handmade for them with love and delivered by a Hospice staff member or volunteer. The bundle also includes a Certificate of Appreciation, a small flag, and a lapel pin.

If you or someone you know is a skilled knitter, crocheter or quilter, please help us fill the need and get the word out. Please consider donating blankets in red-white-blue, the colors that are most meaningful to our Veterans. (Throws 48 x 60 or hospital bed blankets 70x90 are preferred.)

Help us honor and thank our Veterans for their brave service and sacrifice. Blankets may be dropped off at our Albany office at 445 New Karner Rd, or a Hospice office near you. For more information, please call Cindy at 518-724-0200.

09/13/2026

The Rensselaer County Legislature will honor the life and service of John “Bobby” Campbell of Johnsonville at their Honor a Vet ceremony on Monday.
The program takes place at 8:30 am in the Legislature Chambers at 99 Troy Rd. in East Greenbush.
Everyone is welcome to join us as we honor another Rensselaer County veteran.

09/12/2026

The Post’s customer appreciation day is September 19th with a BBQ being served at 3:00pm. Stop on by for a bite and a beverage.

09/12/2026

Post members Charles Garretto, Dave Hansen, Eric Otter, Ed Cappellano, Ken Jones, and Mike Squires tried their best to clean up the old Presbyterian cemetery on Geary Road. They were also in search of five Revolutionary War heroes but could only locate two. Many stones were uncovered from the soil and they even managed to lift a few back into place. Wish a before photo was taken to show the difference.

08/30/2026

We had a great time at the appreciation dinner for our members and our Chester J Carknard VFW Post 1938 Auxiliary ! Thank you to Farmer's Feed Bunk for the delicious food!

08/21/2026

Today is RSVP day for the free dinner prepared by the Farmers Feed Bunk on August 29th. Auxiliary and Post members may message the Commander or this FB page.

08/01/2026

07/08/2026

VFW Post and Auxiliary Members,

We will close the Post to the general public on August 29th to recognize our members for their hard work and dedication. Dinner will be prepared and served by The Farmer’s Feed Bunk. Significant others are more than welcome and encouraged to attend. Please send an RSVP via a DM to the Post’s FB account. Looking forward to a grand time.

Cocktail hour (free domestic draft, w**e, soft drinks) 6:00-7:00
Buffet dinner (chicken Marsala, smoked brisket, scalloped potatoes, veggies, and salad) 7:00-8:30
Dessert (sundae bar) 8:30