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Korean War Day Breakfast

An open invitation to all Korean War veterans and comrades from District 9 to Homer Williams Post 8720 on July 27th from 1000-1200 hrs. Breakfast will be served to honor our Korean War veterans. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, bacon, coffee and juice. We hope to see you all here!

August 2021 Meeting

Monthly meeting will be August 5th. Dinner starts at 6pm and the Joint meeting at 7pm. All are welcome! Come see what we've been doing and what we are all about!

All American Again

Once again, our Post has made All American! We met all the criteria and finished in the Top 25 of our Division. A sincere thank you to our Commander Paul Hamburger and ALL our members who maintained their membership and those who worked tirelessly through this pandemic year. We would not be the great Post that we are without YOU!

ACO Bingo Every Friday!

Join us for Bingo and Pull Tabs every Friday night with doors opening at 6pm! Light refreshments will be available.

Wreaths Across America Day

December 18, 2021 is National Wreaths Across America Day. Our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 2,100 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. Join us by sponsoring a veteran's wreath at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Slidell. With every wreath that is sponsored, $5 will be donated to the Post to help us continue serving veterans in our area.

Sponsor a Wreath

Homer Williams VFW POST 8720

PROUD SUPPORTERS OF THE NORTHSHORE'S VETERANS AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY SINCE 1979

VFW Post 8720 Hall Rental

Interested in renting a clean & safe space for your special occasions? Contact Ms. Marleen Holladay at marleenholladay@yahoo.com or 985-845-7016 for more information & rates.

COVID Vaccine

ALL veterans, their spouses and caregivers in our area can now get COVID-19 vaccinations from the New Orleans VA campus under the SAVE LIVES Act signed into law March 24th. Please email the Southeast LA Veterans Healthcare system your first and last name and a phone number you can be reached at at: VHANOLCOVAX@VA.GOV Please be patient for a response as there are many who are interested in receiving the vaccine.

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WELCOME TO HOMER WILLIAMS VFW POST 8720

Our Strength Comes From You with Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment ~
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Kosovo, the War on Terrorism, or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

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OUR NEXT POST MEETING WILL BE HELD Thursday July 1, 2021. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

 

  
 

Post News

Important Info for Post8720 Members

Why Men Who Have Been to War Yearn to Reunite

Veterans, regardless of branch, feel a bond like no other.

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Statewide News

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State Commander's Statement

Commander, Tim Sloan, has released a statement in regards to the use of his slogan, "Building the Tribe"

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Membership Achievement

The Department of Louisiana reaches 104.63%

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW National Commander Thanks VHA Acting Under Secretary for Leadership During 'Unprecedented Times'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, I would like to take the opportunity to publicly thank Dr. Richard Stone for the outs...

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VFW Kicks Off Annual ThankBK Appreciation Week

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the more than 1.5 million VFW and VFW Auxiliary members...

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The purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.
 
 

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