Spring Golf Tournament

VFW Post 5290 Spring Golf Scramble, May 22, 2021 - The Oaks Golf Course, 11240 Brown Bridge Road, Covington, GA 30014. Now accepting teams and sponsors! Details in News and Announcements pages on this website!

BINGO 2021...

Yes! We are OPEN! VFW Post 5290 BINGO every Friday Night! Come join the fun starting at 6:30 p.m. for the Early Bird games and 7:30 p.m. for Regular Bingo!

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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

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Buddy Poppy Challenge

Assemble 100,000 Buddy Poppies in 60 days! That was the challenge accepted by VFW Post 5290 to help other Posts throughout the State of Georgia. Current Poppy Count is 85,000+ - in 40 days! Come help Us succeed!

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Monthly Business Meeting

The next regularly scheduled monthly meeting is March 11, 2021 at 6:30 PM. House Committee Meeting begins at 5:30p, followed by a joint meeting with the VFW Auxiliary at 6:00p, and the regularly scheduled monthly business meeting at 6:30p. Zoom video-teleconferencing to the Business meeting is available. See the Agenda under Members Only.

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Post Lounge is Temporarily Closed

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 THE VFW

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. 

Announcements

Spring Golf Tournament!

The Oaks Golf Course
May 22, 2021

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Commander's Membership Challenge 

Click here to see the Commander's Challenge for March 2021 

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BINGO 2021! 

Come join us at VFW Post 5290 for Bingo every Friday night!  Staff and patrons continue to follow State guidelines for Covid protection - we practice social distancing and our facility is professionally cleaned and sanitized after every event.  If you like to have fun, we're here for you every Friday!

 

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Women's Veteran Summit  

Join Us for a women’s Veteran Summit!  It’s a New Dawn, It’s a New Day...


Please be our guest on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 10 a.m. to noon for an impactful summit that brings together women veteran leaders, expert presenters, and local and state government agencies.  Over the course of two hours, we hope to inspire you with discussions that specifically bring awareness to women's veteran benefits, programs, and services.

The event is free and open to women veterans. Please register using this link:  https://aarp.cvent.com/WomenVeteranSummit


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NEXT BUSINESS MEETING

March 11, 2021 @ 6:30pm
*New and improved Zoom capabilities!
For additional meeting information e-mail us at info@VFW5290.ORG 
Zoom details are highlighted at the top of the Meeting Agenda in the Members Only section. 

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ACTIVE POST PROJECTS

I.  Buddy Poppy Assembly Update
As of January 1, 2020, our commitment to produce 100,000 Buddy Poppies in 60 days stands at 84,000+!!  We have had excellent support from our local friends and families.  Now, we need Members to volunteer and help bring this project to closure.

For additional information e-mail us at info@VFW5290.ORG 

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Important Info for Post5290 Members

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

News & Info from your department

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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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW to Host Virtual 2021 Parade of Winners

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will host its first-ever virtual Parade of Winners

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VFW Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Service

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Feb. 27, 2021, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Foundation will proudly celebrate its 25th anniversary.

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