VFW Bingo Jan. 8, 2026

Post 12196 will be hosting the next Bingo nights on January 8 and January 22, 2026. Doors open at 5:30, games begin at 6 pm, and end by 8 pm. Contact us to reserve a seat. Raffle on the 8th is for a $100 gift card. vfwpost12196@gmail.com

Never Forgotten: The Bataan 66

Honor Their March. Walk In Their Memory. Beginning January 1, 2026, through April 25, 2026. The first 63 miles will be done virtually, on the honor system. You will be able to register your miles weekly. The finish will be a 3K for Walkers/Runners of any age and a 5K for Iron Man/Woman March with a 30 lb. ruck sack. The Grand Prize will be awarded to the winners of the 5K. Registration begins January 1, 2025. Contact vfwpost12196@gmail.com for more info. All funds go to support the Veterans Creative Arts Program.

Happy Holidays

Wishing you a very joyous and safe holiday season. VFW Post 12196 is very grateful for all of your support.

Tell Your Story

Comrades, Every person who wore the uniform to serve their country has a story. For the sake of your family, friends, and grandchildren, it is important to leave a legacy of your time before, during and after service. This is not a writing program. This is not to publish. It's an opportunity to work with you to document your legacy for your family and friends. The 6-week program will begin in January 2026 from 10 am to 11:30 am. The classes will be held at the offices of Signature Wealth Strategies (1018 Grandiflora Dr. Ste. E, Leland, NC. To register, contact us at vfwpost12196@gmail.com. Register now.

Non-Profit of the Year 2025

Leland VFW Post 12196 and Auxiliary selected as Non-Profit of the Year 2025 by the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to the Chamber members for your support. Thank you to Post members and sponsors who made this possible.

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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 the Persian Gulf, Korea, 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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Comrades, 
 
Every person who wore the uniform to serve their country has a story. If you want to document your story, contact me at vfwpost12196@gmail.com to register. 
 
This is not a writing program. This is not to publish. It is just an opportunity to work with you to document your legacy for family and friends. 
 
We plan to start this program in January 22, 2026. 
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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.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

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 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

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Never Forgotten: The Bataan 66

Honor Their March: Walk In Their Memory

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VFW Bingo Night in Leland

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VFW Calls on VA Secretary After Second Suicide at VA Facility in 2025

WASHINGTON - We are saddened by the tragic loss of a veteran who died by suicide in the parking lot of the Audie L. Murphy Memoria...

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VFW Commemorates National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Dec. 7, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins a grateful nation as...

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That 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.