Veterans Day Parade

Ruskin Veterans Day Parade is on November 13, 2021, starting at 11:00am ET. Please drop-off your application by October 10th.

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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.

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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Membership

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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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 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.
 

Announcements

Our Commander is pleased to announce that our post is once again an All American Post!  We appreciate everyone that assisted with our various requirements, expecially for the major push by Brian Frank and Heather Bennington on membership.
 
7/4/2021 - 4th of July Celebration 12pm - Hamburgers and Hot Dogs provided, please bring a dish to pass!
 
7/12/2021 - Planning and House Committee Meeting
 
7/14/2021 - Member and Auxiliary Meeting 7PM
 
7/20/2021 - Veteran's Day Parade Meeting  7PM - Volunteers Needed
 
7/23/2021 - Unplugged with Eddie Stone & Co. 7PM - 10PM
 
7/31/2021 - Steak Dinner/Christmas in July 5:30PM - 7:00PM followed by entertainment by James Baker from 7:00PM - 11:00PM.
 
Note:  Please click on the events calendar below for all VFW Post 6287 activities, entertainment and events.
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Membership

Membership Details

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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JOIN THE VFW FLORIDA

MEMBERSHIP OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS HAS SO MANY BENEFITS. JOIN THE VFW FLORIDA NOW!

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To Make a Donation to the VFW Department of Florida

Help America's veterans by making a generous donation to the VFW. 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. Find out more ways to help America's veterans.

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Congratulates Nation's Top Scouts

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the selection of the top state winners of its 2020 - 20...

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VFW National Commander Thanks VHA Acting Under Secretary for Leadership During 'Unprecedented Times'

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, I would like to take the opportunity to publicly thank Dr. Richard Stone for the outs...

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OUR MISSION

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.