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VFW Post 9516
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

Welcome to our new Commander, Maria Ortega!
 
Monthly meetings are every 3rd Thursday at 5pm. (4pm in winter- Oct-Mar) 
 
Attention! August meeting will be held Friday, Aug. 22, after the Lunch provided during "Maintenance Day" at the Post! Help needed to cut weeds in back, paint the North side of the building, and finish the gutters! 9am-12pm. 
 
Ramp Build Day has been rescheduled to Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. Volunteers needed to help cut wood, carry it, and generally assist Carpenters all day. 0800-1600 Sign up here 

We will also have a continental breakfast for those who come help in the morning. Thank you! We are always seeking Volunteers and new Post and Auxiliary members!

Team 9516 
 
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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.

Post News

Important Info for Post9516 Members

Valdemar DeHerrera, 1919-2025

Rancher, family man was last of New Mexico Bataan survivors

No Gear, No Hesitation:

Veteran Rescues Man In Fire

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

NMDVS August 2025 Newsletter

The Guardian The monthly newsletter of the New Mexico Dept. of Veterans’ Services

NMDVS July 2025 Newsletter

The Guardian The monthly newsletter of the New Mexico Dept. of Veterans’ Services

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Awards More Than $740,000 in Help A Hero Scholarships

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce 156 student veterans were selected to receive

VFW Elects Carol Whitmore as New National Commander

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Carol Whitmore of Des Moines, Iowa, was elected today as the new national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wa...

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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.