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Patriot's Pen

The 2022-23 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, 2022 to the Post.

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Voice of Democracy

The 2022-23 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, 2022 to the Post.

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Teacher of the Year

The 2022-23 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, 2022 to the Post.

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WELCOME TO VFW POST 4639

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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!

- VFW Department of Virginia Raffle Calendar drawings are held each Thursday for the period Friday thru Thursday.  Results will be posted here.
News & Events

Upcoming events

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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 Post4639 Members

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

A Mission Like No Other: Bringing Our Missing Home

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Virginia Veterans Foundation Announces Grants to VFW, Auxiliary

Nearly $6,000 for community service and Post home improvements all funded by Powerhouse Gaming.

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Remembers Thomas J. Tradewell

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - It is with great sorrow that the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announces the passing of past VFW Commander-in-...

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Happy Birthday US Coast Guard!

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins with our grateful nation in celebrating the birthday of the United States Co...

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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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