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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.

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Veteran Outreach

Coming home doesn't mean the battle is over. With over 10 times the amount of veterans lost to suicide than to combat operations in the same time period, there has never been a more important time to TAKE A STAND and DO something to support our veterans!! If you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD, we have people that have shared a similar experience and are ready to help.

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Buddy Poppies

For more than 90 years, the VFW's Buddy Poppy program as raised millions of dollars in support or veterans' welfare and the well-being of their dependents.

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WELCOME TO RUSKIN MEMORIAL POST 6287

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 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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Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

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Please click on the events calendar below for all VFW Post 6287 activities, entertainment and events.
 
 

May 2026 Calendar

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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.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 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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Statewide News

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Rebuild Florida

The government has programs to help.

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DUTY TO WARN NOTIFICATION

July 17 2025 - United State Army Special Operations Command - Colonel Mark Katz' Duty to Warn Notification

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Honors LGBTQ+ Veterans' Service to Nation

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - June is Pride Month, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) stands with our fellow Americans in honoring the in...

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VFW Highlights Importance of Mental Health This National PTSD Awareness Month

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - June 1 marks the start of National PTSD Awareness Month, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is reminding Am...

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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.