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Day Of Service

VFW Day of Service Highlights Community Partnership With Pet Adoption Effort


Concierge Healthcare for Veterans

Local doctors explain services to VFW Post 845 members


Flag Retirement on Flag Day

Post 845 celebrates our National Colors on our Flag's 248th Birthday.


Recognizing Police Excellence

Post 845 recognizes Police excellence in our community by awarding the John Radko Award


Cemetery Honors

Honoring our fallen over Memorial Day Weekend


Blood Drive at Post 845

VFW Day of Service Blood Drive at the VFW


Election of 2025 - 2026 Officers

Election of officers held at April 2025 meeting


Post 845 packs 45,000 meals for people in need overseas

Members of Post 845 pack 45,000 meals for those in need at the Forks of the Brandywine Church.


Post Cook Recognition

VFW members recognize and thank our Post Cook for 23 years of service.


Holiday Pizza Party at the Coatesville VAMC

Post 845 brings holiday cheer to inpatient residents at the Coatesville VA medical center.


9/11 FOP Picnic

Posts 845 Hosts Luncheon for Law Enforcement officers


POWER Program

Post 845 supports the VA POWER program.


Westwood EMS Donation

Westwood EMS Donation for new IV pumps


Fall Cleanout

Fall Cleanout


East Nantmeal Veterans Memorial Ceremony

11/9/2024 Color Guard


Veterans Day at East Bradford Elementary

Veterans Day at East Bradford Elementary


Veterans Day at Springton Manor Elementary

Veterans Day at Springton Manor Elementary


Santa Visits Post 845

Santa enjoys breakfast at the post leading up to Christmas


Lincoln's Promise Food Pantry

Members of Post 845 donates monthly to the Food Pantry at the VA medical center


Summer Bash 2024

June 22 event proves to be both fun and profitable


2024 Officer Installation

Officers sworn in at June meeting


Old flag box gets new life

Volunteers help refurbish flag retirement box


Celebration of WWII veteran's 100th birthday

Navy veteran Chet Whiting recalls wartime events in 1940s


2023 -2024 Public Safety Awards

Outstanding police officer, fireman, EMT and dispatcher honored


Youth Awards Banquet

Local winners of Patriot's Pen, Voice of Democracy, coloring contest honored


Post officers elected for 2024 - 2025 term

Most officers will serve an additional term


Honor Guard Members Commended

Ames and Fernholz recognized for exceptional service with Honor Guard


Kids Around The World

Members volunteer to package meals for kids


A Christmas Treat for Coatesville Lady Vets

Lady vets help other lady vets


Breakfast with Santa

VFW Post 845 entertains children on Dec. 17


Beware of Claim Sharks!

VFW headquarters warns veterans to be aware of scams


Lunch for Coatesville Medical Center vets

Post 845 treats Coatesville Vets to lunch


2023 Fall Festival

Post 845 Participates in 2023 Downingtown Fall Festival


Committee Chairs for 2023 - 2024

Commander appoints committee chairs


Senior Vice Commander Thomas Flick honored

SVC honored with membership upgrade to Bronze Legacy Status


New Program to Help Ailing Veterans

New Program provides funds to provide in-home healthcare services for qualifying veterans.


Passing The Gavel

Ernie Griffith Assumes Command


Swearing-in of new officers

Officers elected in 2023 take oath of office


2022 Public Safety Award

Post 845 presents Public Safety Awards


Eagle Scout Project

Eagle Scout project involves flag retirment collection box


Soldier Sanctuary

Post 845 assists in acquisition of van for Soldier Sanctuary


Halloween Party 2022

Prizes awarded for best Halloween costumes


Hometown Heroes

Hometown Hero banner program started in West Whiteland


2022 Golf Tournament

Post 845 Golf Tourney enjoys great weather


Installation of 2022-2023 officers

New officers take oath of office


2022 Officer elections

Elections held at April 5 meeting


Community Safety Awards

Post 845 presents awards to firemen, police officer


Breakfast with Santa

Santa visits Post 845 the week before Christmas


Flag retirement ceremony

Post 845 invited to flag retirement ceremony


Memorial Day events for 2021

Post 845 participates in 11 separate memorial services


2021 Post 845 Golf Tourney

2021 Post 845 Golf Tournament results


2021 installation of officers

2021 installation of officers


Veterans Day Ceremonies 2019

Adjutant Tom Ames suggests teaching students more about military conflicts


Christmas Gift Bags

Post Assists Homeless Vets With Christmas Gift Bags


2019 Installation of Officers

Post 845 officers installed for 2019 - 2020 term on July 9


Honoring distinguished WWII veteran

Noted author thanks VFW Post 845 for rendering military honors


Easter Egg Hunt

Children enjoy Easter Egg hunt at Post 845


Wildlife program at Post 845

Game Commission Officer makes wildlife presentation at Post 845


Bravo Company party

VFW hosts holiday party for Bravo Company on December 1, 2018


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VFW Honors 251 Years of Army Service and Sacrifice


VFW Action Alert: Tell Congress to Oppose Veterans' Benefit Cuts


VFW Strongly Opposes Disability Benefit Cuts Included in Proposed Take Care of America's Veterans Act


VFW Remembers Past Commander-in-Chief John Furgess


Oracle Provides VFW Foundation with $160,000 to Aid Veterans Service


VFW Honors LGBTQ+ Veterans' Service to Nation


VFW Highlights Importance of Mental Health This National PTSD Awareness Month


VFW Celebrates New Alternative Therapy Trial


VFW Applauds Federal Court Ruling Against Veterans Guardian


VFW Mourns the Loss of Diane Carlson Evans, Vietnam Women's Memorial Founder


Memorial Day Reminds Us Freedom Isn't Free


Ace Hardware and VFW Continue Memorial Day Tradition with Annual Flag Giveaway


250 Years of Freedom: Made Possible by America's Veterans


VFW Honors America's Service Members This Armed Forces Day


VFW Mourns the Loss of Past Commander-in-Chief Edward S. Banas Sr.


Winners of VFW Publication Contest Announced


Burger King Franchisees to Spend May Giving Back to Veterans


VFW Honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


VFW Applauds Supreme Court Decision Reaffirming Accountability for Contractors


VFW Commends White House Executive Order Advancing Research, Access to Emerging Treatments


VFW Applauds VA for Resuming Electronic Health Record Rollout in Michigan


VFW Names 2026 Top National Teachers


VFW 2026 National Youth Scholarship Winners Announced


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


VFW Announces Fifth Annual Day of Service


VFW to Crown 2026 National Youth Essay Winners Live


VFW Commends Bravery and Expertise of Operation Epic Fury Aircrew and Rescue Personnel


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Debuts New Tool to Streamline VA Benefits Assistance


Rep. Pfluger Named 2026 VFW Congressional Award Recipient


VFW Appalled Major Richard Star Act Vote Blocked for Second Time


VFW First Woman Commander Makes History Delivering Legislative Priorities to Congress


VFW Expresses Condolences for US Casualties of Operation Epic Fury


VFW Affirms its Promise to US Service Members as Operation Epic Fury Begins


VFW Honors Women's History Month


VFW Commends VA for Listening to Veterans' Voices and Rescinding Rule


VFW Named Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's Second Annual Let's Ride Challenge®


VFW Eager to Deliver 2026 Priority Goals to Congress


VFW Demands VA Rescind Disability Rating Rule Change


VFW Raises Serious Concerns Over VA Disability Rating Policy Interim Rule Change


VFW Applauds Federal Court Decision Striking Down Louisiana 'PLUS Act'


DAV and VFW Unveil Funding Recommendations for Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Honors National Black History Month


Remembering the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.


VFW Action Alert: Tell Congress to Act on the Major Richard Star Act


Sport Clips Haircuts Celebrates $1.22M Raised for Veterans' Scholarships & Thousands of Free Haircuts Given During its 2025 Help A Hero Campaign


VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military Following Operation Absolute Resolve


VFW Announces Annual Publications Contest


VFW Extends Season's Greetings


VFW Applauds Presidential Action Rescheduling Hemp-Derived Products for Treatments