Buddy Poppies

When VFW Posts acquire Poppies, they are helping our disabled and needy veterans. We distribute these Poppies to the public for donations. All money received is used in the Post’s Relief Work.

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Veteran Outreach

Coming home doesn't mean the battle is over. With over 10 times the amount of veterans lost to suicide than to combat operations in the same time period, there has never been a more important time to TAKE A STAND and DO something to support our veterans!! If you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD, we have people that have shared a similar experience and are ready to help.

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WELCOME TO HEDRICK-RHODES

HEDRICK-RHODES, HENDERSONVILLE, NC
 
Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans. 

Our Vision: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.
 
Bob Johnson, Commander VFW Post 5206

 

Announcements

The Hedrick-Rhodes Post 5206 VFW building is now a Henderson County facility. For information on reserving meeting or event space, please contact Brooklyn Bishop (bbishop@hendersoncountync.gov).

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WWII Marine PFC Luther Rhodes laid to rest:

Marine PFC Luther Rhodes MIA from WWII to return home:
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18 April 2026: Veterans Honor Guard Benefit Poker Run Waynesville VFW
 
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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.

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Applauds Supreme Court Decision Reaffirming Accountability for Contractors

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) today applauded a landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Hencely v. Fluor ...

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VFW Commends White House Executive Order Advancing Research, Access to Emerging Treatments

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) applauds President Trump for signing an executive order on Saturday aimed at accel...

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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.