Veterans of Foreign Wars: Supporting Los Angeles Veterans
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October 9, 2024 / Los Angeles County
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is committed to honoring the service of our Los Angeles veterans and advocating for their well-being. They strive to create a supportive community for veterans and their families, while also promoting patriotism and serving our communities.
The VFW of Los Angeles County is a dedicated organization committed to serving veterans, their families, and our communities. Here’s a glimpse into the vital services they provide:
Advocacy and Support:
- Legislative action: The VFW champions veterans’ rights, advocating for essential benefits and services.
- Mental health support: Counseling and resources are available to help veterans cope with PTSD and other challenges.
- Job placement assistance: The VFW connects veterans with employment opportunities to aid in their transition to civilian life.
- Housing support: Veterans seeking affordable housing can find assistance through the VFW.
Community Involvement and Social Activities:
- Local outreach: The VFW is actively involved in community service and volunteer efforts.
- Veterans’ homes: They operate numerous veterans’ homes and retirement communities across the nation.
- Social gatherings: VFW posts and auxiliaries offer opportunities for camaraderie and social activities.
- Reunions: The VFW helps organize reunions for veterans to reconnect with their fellow servicemen and women.
Ready to join the VFW in Los Angeles County? Here’s what you need to know:
- Honorable Service: You must have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with an Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, or be currently serving.
- Foreign Service: You must have served in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters. This can be verified by:
- An authorized campaign medal
- Receipt of Hostile Fire or Imminent Danger Pay (proof needed)
- Service in Korea for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days
Not eligible yourself? No worries! If you have a family member who served, they may be eligible. Check out the VFW Auxiliary at vfwauxiliary.org.
VFW Los Angeles County Posts
- Post 2075 Hawthorne Post
4563 W 131st St, Hawthorne, CA 90250-5104
7:00 pm 2nd Monday
Phone: (310) 679-7472
- Post 2122 Pfc. Adrienne L. Mitchell Post
4563 W 131st St, Hawthorne, CA 90250
7:00 pm 3rd Thursday
Phone: (323) 804-3201
https://www.facebook.com/p/PFC-Adrienne-L-Mitchell-All-American-VFW-Post-2122-100057434140219
- Post 2828 Rocky Versace Beach Cities Post
1000 N Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277-2144
7:00 pm Last Tuesday
Phone: (310) 376-1605
- Post 1961 Gardena Nisei Memorial Post
1964 W 162nd St, Gardena, CA 90247-3640
11:30 am 3rd Thursday
Phone: (213) 700-0364
- Post 3261 General William Stark Rosecrans Post
1822 W 162nd St, Gardena, CA 90247-3638
7:00 pm 2nd Tuesday
Phone: (916) 801-0833
https://southbayleader.com/organizations/general-william-stark-rosecrans-vfw-post-3261
- Post 10166 Carson Post
20820 S. Vermont Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502
10:30 AM 2nd Saturday
Phone: (310) 328-6474
- Post 1622 Lomita Hall Post
1865 Lomita Blvd
Lomita, CA 90717-1905
7:00 pm 3rd Thursday
Phone: (310) 326-7132
- Post 2967 Port of Los Angeles Post
1130 W Anaheim St
Wilmington, CA 90744-4106
6:30 pm 1st & 3rd Tuesday
Phone: (310) 518-3450
- Post 5394 Howard Martin Richardson Post
303 E Palmer St
Compton, CA 90221-2610
10:30 am 3RD SATURDAY
Phone: (310) 638-8848
- Post 1013 CPL. Guy Gabaldon Post
3605 E. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90023
10:00 am 3rd Saturday
Phone: (323) 640-4157
- Post 7243 Clyde R. Zuver Post
12064 Centralia Rd, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716-1028
11:00 am 1ST SATURDAY
Phone: (562) 865-0455
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clyde-r-zuver-vfw-post-7243-9320a255
- Post 7734 Lt. Ray L. Musgrove Post
9128 East Bermudez Street, Pico Rivera, CA 90660
7:00 pm 1st and 3rd Friday
Phone: (562) 949-9998
- Post 8310 U.S.S. Gudgeon Post
1006 W. Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506-1607
7:00 pm 1st Thursday
Phone: (818) 842-1739
- Post 1614 La Crescenta Valley Post
4011 La Crescenta Avenue, La Crescenta, CA 91214-3830
7:30 pm 3rd Wednesday
Phone: (818) 541-1336
- Post 9148 La Mirada Post
13932 Valley View Ave, La Mirada, CA 90638
7:00 pm 3rd Thursday
Phone: (562) 903-1185
- Post 10218 Greater El Monte Post
11126 Ramona Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731-3149
6:30 pm 2nd Thursday
Phone: (626) 448-1737
- Post 1944 Puente Post
16157 E. Gale Ave, City Of Industry, CA 91745-1709
6:00 pm 2nd Wednesday
Phone: (626) 968-4782
- Post 2805 All American West Valley Post
8107 Canoga Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91304-4103
7:00 pm 1st Tuesday
Phone: (818) 883-2805
- Post 3208 Lt. Kenneth Bell Post
220 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91025
3:00 pm 2nd Sunday
Phone: (626) 355-7016
- Post 3834 Juan M. Alvarez Jr. Post
111 N Hagar St, San Fernando, CA 91340
7:00 pm 1st Thursday
Phone: (818) 361-9003
- Post 2323 All American Post
17522 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills, CA 91344-5719
7:00 pm 2nd Wednesday
Phone: (818) 366-7799
- Post 2323 All American Post
17522 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills, CA 91344-5719
- Post 2070 Arcadia-Monrovia Post
825 S Magnolia Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016-3323
7:00 pm 3rd Tuesday
Phone: (626) 359-9998
- Post 8620 West Covina Post
2328 W Merced Ave, West Covina, CA 91790-2439
5:00 pm 2nd Tuesday
Phone: (626) 337-2102
- Post 8070 Azusa Post
250 E 1st St, Azusa, CA 91702-3643
7:00 pm 2nd Tuesday
Phone: (626) 334-2063
- Post 6885 Canyon Country Post
16208 Sierra Highway, Canyon Country, CA 91351-1410
9:30 am 1st Sunday
Phone: (661) 252-6885
- Post 12034 Band of Brothers Post
1550 Bonita Ave, La Verne, CA 91750-4825
7:00 pm 3rd Friday
Phone: (626) 263-0146
Search for a local Los Angeles VFW post today:
https://www.vfw.org/find-a-post
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