Patriot's Pen

The 2023-24 youth essay competition is ongoing and open to 6th, 7th and 8th grade students to compete for prizes and scholarships at the Post, District, State and national levels. Deadline is October 31st, 2023 to the Post.

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Red Cross Blood Drive - Saturday, 18 November

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Blood is essential to help patients survive surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. The need for blood is constant. But only about 3% of age-eligible people donate blood yearly. You can help the American Red Cross make sure that supply meets demand. -- Appointments are still available! --

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Voice of Democracy

The 2023-24 audio essay competition is ongoing and open to high school students to compete for prizes and scholarships at the Post, District, State and national levels. Deadline is October 31st, 2023 to the Post.

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Join the VFW!

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.

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Teacher of the Year

The 2023-24 nomination window is open for the VFW annual recognition of the nation’s top classroom elementary, junior high and high school teachers who teach citizenship education topics regularly and promote America’s history and traditions effectively. Deadline is Oct 31st, 2023 to the Post.

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Buddie Poppy Fundraiser

The next Buddie Poppy Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday 11 Nov 2023 (Lowes Rochambeau Dr. & Ace Hardware Five Forks) and provides financial assistance in maintaining state and national veterans' rehabilitation and service programs and partially supports the VFW National Home for Children.

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WELCOME TO VFW POST 4639

Blacknall-Chess
Blacknall-Chess Post 4639 was chartered on November 16th, 1945 by returning Veterans of World War II.  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.  We hope you find what you need on this website and invite you to contact us if needed.
 

Announcements

Don't forget to check the Events Calendar often for updated Post events and information!
 
- Join us for dinner Friday (22 September) and some comradery.  The planned menu will be posted on our Facebook page when it is announced.  Dinner will start at 6:00 PM and run until 7:30 PM.

-  Click here to view the current issue of the Department Newspaper to keep abreast of activities in the great state of Virginia.
 
- VFW Department of Virginia Raffle 2023 Calendar drawings are held each Thursday for the period Friday thru Thursday.  Results will be posted here.
 
- The VFW Department of Virginia Raffle 2024 Calendars are out for $20.00 each, see the Post QM if you want one!  There are 365 opportunities to win and you can win more than once.
News & Events

Upcoming events

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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.

DONATE TO VFW POST 4639

Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

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Post News

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Vietnam Veterans - Welcome Home!

The United State of America Vietnam War Commemoration is holding a Welcome Home event at the National Mall in Washington DC on May 11th to 13th 2023.

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Centennial Celebration

The VFW Department of Virginia is turning 100 this year and we are celebrating across the state with our members. Come join us at one of seven locations with food, fun, music and giveaways.

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Calls on Sen. Tommy Tuberville to Lift Hold on Military Promotions

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3M Lawsuit Ends in Victory for Veterans

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Thousands of veterans and current military service members may be entitled to receive compensation in the 3M ea...

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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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