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 Dec 9, 2021. The House Committee Meeting begins at 5:30p, followed by the monthly business meeting at 6:30p.

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Post 5290 Lounge is Temporarily Closed so we can provide an enhanced customer experience in the future.

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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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NEXT BUSINESS MEETING

December 9, 2021 
4:00p - 5:30p

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For additional meeting information e-mail us at info@VFW5290.ORG 
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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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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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VFW Remembers Bob Dole

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The more than 1.5 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary is saluting the life of one o...

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VFW Commends DOD for Addressing Force-Wide Economic Challenges, Offers Support

WASHINGTON - In a

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