WELCOME TO POST 8896 RICHARD J. GROSS POST

107 E. Locust st. P.O. Box 375 East Berlin, PA. 17316 717-259-0124
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.
 

Barger Golf Tournament


25 October 2024

 

Barger Scholarship Chairman

Dwight R. Fuhrman

VFW Post 8896 (21)

5059 Rislyn Court

Spring Grove, PA 17362

717-578-2953

Fuhrman1970@comcast.net


Patriot Pen and Vod

See tab ( Programs) and then Americanism for details.  Our Post is proud to support Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy.

Wreaths Bingo

Please support our Wreaths Across America. We are having a Bingo to raise funds. Have fun while you are here. 27 Oct 2 PM. For details click link below.

Trunk or Treat

Halloween

October 26th 1-2 Decorate your car , hand out candy. Have some fun.

IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam.  He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.  He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country".  The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.


There is a new cartoon everyday.

Commander's Corner

Commander Dan Chubb

PHONE NUMBER FOR POST—-717-259-0124

We are a community service organization that promotes patriotism, helps our veterans and their families and promotes awareness of the sacrifice that our veterans have made.

We are the proud home of the:

Navy 3 Inch Deck Gun
M60 Tank
F14 Tomcat

 

Announcements

HELP WANTED!

The canteen is looking for a part time line cook to join our staff. Must be able to work well with others and independently. Evenings and weekend work. Call 717-259-0124 or talk to Tony or Cherie for more information.


RESERVATIONS

The board of directors has requested that all reservations be made 24 hours in advance.


GIFT CARDS

We now have gift cards. They are re-loadable and do not expire. Great gift idea!!


DEPLOYED SOLDIER Do you know a deployed soldier?

IF SO, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH with Marsh 717-578-2953 or the Auxiliary.


News & Events

Upcoming events

Click above to view events.

View Local, State and National events. 

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 Post8896 Members

Air and Space Museum trip

Air and Space Museum trip

Flags for Heroes

Channel 43 displaying our post.

District News

Important Info for District 21 Members

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

VFW Newspaper Editions

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Celebrates the Navy's 249th Birthday

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins in with our grateful nation in celebrating the birthday of the U.S. Navy, wh...

VFW Thanks Members Still Serving in the Wake of Disaster

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - "Throughout our storied history, times of challenge and adversity have brought forth the opportunity for VFW an...

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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.
 
 

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