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Robert L. Weininger VFW Post 8692 (Colonie) 

 


 

For more information on Joining VFW #8692 or American Legion #1256 or Events - Membership, CALL the  Post  at: (518) 456-7794 AND  please, leave your message. 

For hall rentals call Rod Whiting (518) 229-3077 or email whitingrodney@yahoo.com

Robert L. Weininger VFW 8692's  General Meeting (Colonie), is the 2nd Monday - 7 pm. Located at 140 VFW Dr.; just off Route 155 (New Karner Rd) - opposite Rifle Range Rd - 1 mile south of Central Ave. (Route 5's Intersection of 4 businesses: Mobil - Rite Aid - Wallgreens' and a Bank).

The Robert L. Weininger Memorial VFW  Post 8692, in Colonie, NY; is a qualified IRC 501(c)19, non-profit organization. All proceeds are designated to fund special programs that support veterans and their families. Donations are suggested and fundraisers support our programs. Your participation is encouraged & appreciated. THANK YOU. 

JOIN  TODAY: You are eligible to join the VFW if you meet the following 3 REQUIRMENTS: 

1. US citizenship

2. Honorable service with the US Armed Force

3. OVERSEAS SERVICE in a FOREIGN CONFLICT, verified by:    

a.   Awarding of an approved Campaign Medal OR

b.  HOSTILE fire/imminent danger PAY OR

c.  30 CONSECUTIVE Days OR 60 NON-CONSECUTIVE Days of service in KOREA.

 

Robert L. Weininger

We Few, we Happy Few

We Band of Brothers!



Announcements

Commander's Message:  I am proud to serve another year as Commander.  I encourage you to support our monthly meetings, activities and endeavors.  We especially need members to step up and volunteer to help with events and general upkeep.  The few members that presently volunteer need help.  Step up!
 
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Membership

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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.

Statewide News

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Veteran Service Officer

Hiring for New York City

Celebrating the Legacy:History of VFW

This year the VFW celebrates 125 years of serving veterans.

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW and Columbia University Announce Military Transition Collaboration

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce its newest relationship with Columbia University's Center for...

A Thanksgiving Message from the VFW

WASHINGTON - This Thanksgiving, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) encourages Americans to reflect and be thankful for the life we...

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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.