Veterans of Foreign Wars Burns Post 388 & Auxiliary

10/31/2026

What a great turnout despite the rain. Thank you to all our great trunks!

10/31/2026

Breaking News, Marathon County Swat has entered the parking lot for Trunk or Treat!

10/31/2026

How would you like us to serve our local veterans and their families? Tell us what you think about our plan?

Wausau VFW post offers $1 to return to River Drive, faces competing café bid

Wausau’s VFW wants to come home to River Drive. The post is offering Marathon County $1 for three vacant buildings and pitching a $1.95 million veterans campus, but a couple planning a library-themed café wants one of the same buildings.

Full story in the comments ⬇️

10/30/2026

Don’t forget, stop in and visit us tomorrow at the address on the flyer!

10/25/2026

It’s a little late, but better then never. Curt Dahlke and Tony Warren presented a perpetual plaque to Local 565, SMART Union. Information is written in the link below.

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Today, VFW Post Commanders Tony Warren and Curt Dahlke attended Local 565’s third-shift Union Meeting in Wausau to personally thank our membership for its support of our fallen heroes and the VFW. Their appreciation was a reminder of the positive impact our members continue to make, not only in our workplaces but throughout our communities.

On behalf of Local 565, we thank Commander Warren and Commander Dahlke for taking the time to join us, and we look forward to continuing to support those who have served our country.

10/23/2026

We remember. God bless these peaceful warriors.🫡🇺🇸

10/21/2026

🚒 🚑 🚓 LET’S RECOGNIZE OUR FIRST RESPONDERS!

Every day, first responders across Wisconsin answer the call to serve their communities. Now is our opportunity to recognize those who have gone above and beyond!

Nominations are open for 2026 First Responder recognition!

Entries can recognize:
• Individual achievement
• Lifetime achievement
• Departments
• Crews or teams
• And other outstanding service

Nominees can be ANYONE — they do not have to be a veteran.

If you know a firefighter, EMT, paramedic, law enforcement officer, dispatcher, department, crew, or other first responder deserving recognition, we want to hear about them.

🏆 Nominations may recognize achievements from any time during 2026.

📅 DEADLINE: January 1
📧 Nominations MUST be submitted to [email protected] no later than January 1.

Our first responders dedicate themselves to protecting and serving our communities. Let’s make sure their service, sacrifice, and commitment do not go unnoticed.

🇺🇸 Recognize. Nominate. Honor.

Please share this with communities throughout Wisconsin!

10/21/2026

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The Major Richard Star Act discharge petition reached 218 signatures on Sept. 16.

That means the clean bill can move forward on its own, separate from TCAVA.

Congress may be out of session, but advocacy doesn’t take a break. Find your local town hall and ask your representative if they plan to vote YES on the Major Richard Star Act this Congress, WITHOUT reducing veterans’ compensation to pay for it.

Veterans are watching.

10/20/2026

32 meals heading to our local Veterans compliments of Wausau Elks Lodge #248, VFW Burns Post 388 Auxiliary and Veterans Cup of Coffee. Pictured are VFW Burns Post 388 Auxiliary President Dave Slaktoski and Veterans Cup of Coffee, Don Kosloski and a thank you to the Wausau Elks Lodge #248 for providing the food.

10/16/2026

Teaching Tuesday 🇺🇸

Today we’re highlighting the Three-Volley Salute — one of the most solemn and meaningful traditions in a military funeral.
The tradition dates back to old battlefield customs, when fighting would pause so the dead and wounded could be recovered. Three r***e volleys signaled that the fallen had been cared for and the battle could resume.

Today, the Three-Volley Salute serves as a final tribute to a veteran’s service, sacrifice, and life. It is a powerful act of respect for the fallen and a meaningful moment for the families left behind.
It is also often confused with a 21-gun salute, but the two are not the same.

The Three-Volley Salute is the ceremony most commonly performed by a funeral Honor Guard for veterans.
At Operation Honor Guard, we believe these traditions matter — because every veteran deserves to be honored with dignity.

Stand Tall. Honor All.