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9/11 FOP Picnic

Posts 845 Hosts Luncheon for Law Enforcement officers


Jeans and Sweatshirt Drive

Post 845 helping to clothe veterans in need


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


Click on the title below to read the full article on the VFW National website.

VFW Thanks Members Still Serving in the Wake of Disaster


Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual 'Help A Hero' Campaign to Raise $1.5 Million for Veteran Scholarships through Nov. 16


VFW Teams Up with Vetrepreneur to Aid Vets in Business Ownership


VFW Day: Celebrate the Legacy


VFW Applauds Congress Passing Emergency Appropriations for VA


Until They All Return Home


VFW Wishes the US Air Force a Happy 77th Birthday


VFW Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month


Always Remember


VFW Readies for Annual September Legislative Conference


VFW Remembers the End of the Afghanistan War


VFW Admonishes Former President for Medal of Honor Remarks


VFW Awards Nearly $750,000 in Scholarships to Student Veterans


Applications Open for 2024-2025 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


VFW Takes Exception With Service Record Embellishment


VFW Pleased to See Veterans Return to the General Election


Farewell Message from Immediate Past Chief Duane Sarmiento


VFW Elects Al Lipphardt as New National Commander


VFW Outraged Over American Flag and Monument Desecrations in Washington, DC


VFW Bestows Esteemed John A. Biedrzycki Award


Humana and VFW Continue Collaborative Effort to Address Health-Related Social Needs for Veterans


VFW Action Alert: Support the Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Act


VFW Commemorates the Korean Armistice Agreement


VFW at the Starting Gate for the 125th National Convention


VFW Action Alert: Vote Yes to Include the Major Richard Star Act in the NDAA


VFW National Commander Denounces Political Violence


VFW Celebrates the 248th Birthday of America


Happy Birthday Army ... and to the Flag You Carry


New Study Links Cancers to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination


VFW Action Alert: Pass H.R. 8371


VFW Commemorates D-Day in Normandy on 80th Anniversary


VFW Kicks Off 125th Anniversary Commemoration


VFW Honors LGBTQ Veterans' Service to Nation


VFW Remembers Our Fallen


Ace Hardware Honors Fallen Heroes with 1 Million American Flags Donation


VFW Celebrates Armed Forces Day


VFW Expresses Concern Over Erroneous VA Bonuses


Cornerstone Caregiving Donates More than $100,000 to the VFW


Chief's Commentary: Aid for Allies Must Include Support for American Defenders


VFW Expresses Support for Free Speech, Not Violence on College Campuses


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


Burger KingŪ Franchisees Give Back to Troops This May


National Publications Contest Winners Announced for 2023-24


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


Country Music Superstar Joins VFW in Asking America to 'Return the Favor'


VFW Announces Third Annual Day of Service


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


New Course Spotlights '15 Things Veteran Service Officers Want You To Know'


VFW Announces Top Teachers in National Contest


VFW National Commander Addresses SXSW Boycott over US Army Sponsorship