Puxico VFW Memorial Post 7822

09/23/2025

Ahead of the VFW’s 126th birthday, we’ll be posting little known facts about the VFW leading up to our birthday on September 29!

With the passage of Public Law 630 granting a congressional charter and signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, provided congressional recognition and protected VFW’s name and marks.

09/23/2025

Ahead of the VFW’s 126th birthday, we’ll be posting little known facts about the VFW leading up to our birthday on September 29!

It’s the evening of Sept. 29, 1899. 13 Spanish-American War veterans gathered in a small tailor shop in Columbus, Ohio, to discuss how they could assist their fellow veterans and the dependents of their fallen comrades. Soon joined by American veterans from the Philippine Insurrection, their desire to care for those who shared a common bond forged by war, laid the foundation for the multifaceted, powerhouse organization that is known today as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

09/22/2025

For all you need for the VFW. Go to the VFW store. vfwstore.org.

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09/22/2025

Ahead of the VFW’s 126th birthday, we’ll be posting little known facts about the VFW leading up to our birthday on September 29!

Members of the still-identified Army of the Philippines, Cuba and Puerto Rico pose in front of a Heinz 57 Varieties Company Pittsburgh on Sept. 17, 1914. That August, the new name had already been decided by referendum: Veterans of Foreign Wars.

09/20/2025

Post members conducted a short memorial ceremony, in Veterans Park, on National POW/MIA Day. A new POW/MIA flag was posted in honor of SGT Vernon G. Huff, Bataan death march survivor and 3 year POW.

09/19/2025

The VFW reaffirms its commitment to unaccounted for service members on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

09/19/2025

Today, September 19th, 2025, we respectfully observe POW/MIA Recognition Day. Our thoughts are with the many thousands of American servicemen still missing and unaccounted for and their families whose uncertainty remains; all of our efforts must be focused on achieving the fullest-possible accounting and ensure that they are not forgotten.

A day of recognition for POW/MIA awareness has taken various forms since the 1970s, both through federal ceremonies and state proclamations. In 1988 the day was officially recognized by an Act of Congress, the POW/MIA Flag was recognized by Congress in 1990, and numerous additional endeavors have taken place since then. We have seen great progress over the past several decades, but there is still much work to be done. May this POW/MIA Recognition Day be a time of solemn reflection, and may the days following bring us resolution for the many families and friends who still await answers.

09/18/2025

The VFW celebrates the 78th birthday of the U.S. Air Force, honoring the valor and legacy of Airmen who have defended our nation and protected global freedoms.

09/16/2025

Missouri Vietnam Wall run. For those riders interested in making the run.

09/16/2025

ALL VFW State Service Officers will be out of office for mandatory training from 22-26 September.

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09/15/2025

The Rockin Bobbins Chapter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation made a presentation of a Quilt of Valor to Navy veteran Ronald Layton, a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.

09/15/2025

Army combat veteran David Clary of Bloomfield Mo, was presented a Quilt of Valor this afternoon at the VFW Post 7822 Hall. David is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The quilt was made and presented by Post members and members of the Rockin Bobbins Chapter of the Quilts of valor Foundation.