VFW Bingo Aug. 6, 2026

Post 12196 will be hosting the next Bingo night on Aug. 6 2026. The location is Pit BBQ, 503 Olde Waterford Way, Ste. 100. (https://thepitbackyardbbq.com/) Enjoy a great meal with The Pitt and Bingo with the VFW, all in the same night and same place. What a deal! Games begin at 6. $22 for 10 cards. Money prizes and 50/50. This is a fun way to support local businesses and local veterans' programs. vfwpost12196@gmail.com

Belville Veterans Day Event 2026

Leland VFW Post 12196,in partnership with the Town of Belville, will host a Veterans Day event on November 11, 2026, starting at 11 am. Closing ceremonies will begin at 3:45 pm. Theme of the Day: From area scouts to today’s military, North Brunswick is ready to face any challenge. Please contact us at vfwpost122196@gmail.com if you are interested in being a sponsor or vendor.

Tell Your Story

Comrades, Every person who wore the uniform to serve their country has a story. Every law enforcement officer, EMT, and nurse has a story to tell. We share a common bond: a unique level of job-related stress. 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 start date for the next 6-week program will be June 16. The classes will meet every Thursday from 10:00-11:30 at the offices of Signature Wealth Strategies (1018 Grandiflora Dr. Ste. D, Leland, NC and via Zoom. To register, contact us at info@veteranscreativearts.org. Register now.

Veterans Creative Arts Programs (VCAP)

VCAP programs are in progress, but it is never too late to start participating. Art, Writing, Music, Tented Glass, and Line Dancing classes are available. Contact us at info@veteranscreativearts.org https://www.veteranscreativearts.org/

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks and make them 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. 
 
Our next class schedule will be announced in June 2026.
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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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Memorial Day 2026

VFW Post 12196 and Town of Belville Hosts Memorial Day Program May 25, 2026

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VFW Presents Acclaimed John A. Biedrzycki Award

RENO, Nev. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has selected Army veteran Colin Anderson as its 2025-2026 John A. Biedrzycki Accre...

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Uniting for Veterans Marks Most Successful Year Since VFW-Humana Collaboration Began in 2018

RENO, Nev. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Humana today announced the most successful year in the history of their joint ...

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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.