Post 9/11 Veterans Retreats

Military Support Retreats are being planned in Hiawassee, St. Augustine, Marineland, and Amelia Island for Georgia and Florida Post 9/11 Veterans. Be sure to read the flyer under "NEWS" on this website.

VFW BINGO...

BINGO - BINGO SUSPENDED October 29 - November 29, 2021, but will RETURN Friday night, December 3, 2021! Early Bird Special begins at 6:30p and the Regular Bingo starts at 7:30p. Please watch this site for further information. Come join the fun!!

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Facility Rentals

VFW Post 5290 is located on 19 beautiful landscaped acres with a lake - an ideal venue for company picnics, parties, conferences, weddings, showers, and lots more! Call 770.483.7443 or email us at Info@vfw5290.org for reservations.

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Monthly Business Meeting

VFW Post 5290 House and Regular Business Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of every month. Our next meeting occurs November 11, 2021. The House Committee Meeting begins at 5:30p, followed by the monthly business meeting at 6:30p.

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WELCOME TO VFW POST 5290

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. We welcome veterans from all generations to join our ranks and help carry out our mission. 

Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans. 

Our Vision: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.


 

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Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. 

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Honoring Veterans on Veteran's Day!

Come join VFW Post 5290 at the Walk of Heroes, from 11:00a - 12:30p on Thursday, November 11, 2021.  Following the ceremony, we will be serving Hot Dogs & your favorite beverage at the Post!

* Join Us in Remembrance! *
For additional meeting information e-mail us at info@VFW5290.ORG 
 
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NEXT BUSINESS MEETING

 
November 11, 2021 
4:00p - 5:30p

* COME PARTICIPATE IN YOUR POST'S BUSINESS! *
For additional meeting information e-mail us at info@VFW5290.ORG 
 

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Georgia & Florida Post 9/11 Veterans!

Support Retreats Available this Fall...

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Navy veteran Craig Petrazewsky finally receives awards he earned in Vietnam

On April 28-29 1975, the USS Midway aircraft carrier and other U.S. Navy ships took part in the largest helicopter evacuation in history, carrying U.S. personnel and South Vietnamese refugees to safety as North Vietnamese troops pushed into Saigon. A total of 1,373 Americans and over 5,600 South Vietnamese nationals were successfully airlifted during Operation Frequent Wind, with the Midway receiving 3,073 evacuees.

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Conyers VFW quartermaster recalls his days in Vietnam

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Statewide News

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Harley Davidson of Atlanta 57th Anniversary Party

This Saturday, August 28, 2021, Harley Davison of Atlanta will be having their Celebration of 57 Years.

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Wear a Mask

Gov. Kemp has lifted the mask mandate for Georgia. If you still feel comfortable wearing your mask, please do so.

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National News

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VFW Urges Navy to Honor Hero

WASHINGTON - In a letter sent to the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Navy, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Commander M...

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A Haircut at Sport Clips or a Text Before Nov. 13 Can Help A Hero Go Back to School

GEORGETOWN, Texas - Sport Clips Haircuts kicks off its Help A Hero veteran scholarship campaign today to benefit scholarships for ...

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