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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A new mail scam is targeting Veterans with official‑looking postcards that promote a fake "Veterans Savings Program.” The postcards advertise that Veterans and their spouses may qualify for up to $185 a month in additional Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits – including CHAMPVA, TRICARE, and dental coverage – regardless of their VA disability rating.

 Scammers are implying association with the VA and pressuring recipients to call the listed number within five days of receipt. They are using flattery and praise to trick Veterans and beneficiaries into disclosing personal identifying information, including Social Security numbers and dates of birth.

 VA has received reports of incidents of this scam from Veterans in multiple states, including Iowa, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.

 VA is urging Veterans to protect themselves by applying the following guidelines:

• Never share personal or financial information with unverified contacts. 
• Don’t act on urgent requests from people you don't know. Legitimate VA communications will not pressure you to provide an immediate response or call you, unsolicited, for sensitive information. 
• If you receive a suspicious postcard, email, text, or call, ignore them, and do NOT call the number provided or click on any links. 
• Always verify the sender's identity, and when in doubt, contact VA directly at 1-800-MyVA411 (698-2411). 

SITREP video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWCtgGJg6dc 

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Join VFW members 1700 Tuesdays at Guidon Brewing Company in Hendersonville for comradery and connection with other veterans.

 

 

Celebrate Wellness at Veterans Healing Farm: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Join-Us--Summer-Workshops-and-Events-Await.html?soid=1139174151403&aid=txM2PX5ao5A

August 28th: Cheer on the Charlotte Knights! Don't miss this unique opportunity to celebrate the enduring spirit of the VFW. Mark your calendars for August 28, 2026, and prepare for an evening filled with cheers, good company, and grand slam moments! And stay for an exhilarating post-game fireworks show! http://www.gofevo.com/event/Vfwamerican2

 

 

August 29th, the Veterans Healing Farm hosts the 2026 Women Warriors’ Keynote Luncheon and welcomes CWO4 Natasha Ryan, a Black Hawk MEDEVAC pilot with missions in Afghanistan, delivering lifesaving care under fire and exemplifying courage, leadership, and service. Special Guest Speaker, Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette, USAF Veteran and the Secretary of Military and Veteran Affairs, NC. Veterans use Promo Code VETS2026. http://www.veteranshealingfarm.org/

 

 

Happy 250th Birthday USA! 

Thanks to Ace Hardware for donating hundreds of 8x12 American stick flags in celebration of the 4th of July, our country's 250th birthday! 

WWII Marine PFC Luther Rhodes laid to rest:

http://www.hendersoncountync.gov/veteransservices/page/henderson-county-wall-honor

 

Marine PFC Luther Rhodes MIA from WWII to return home:

http://wlos.com/news/local/hendersonville-world-war-two-marine-private-first-class-guadalcanal-edneyville-methodist-church-north-carolina-d-day-british-solomon-islands-jackson-funeral-home-luther-leru-rhodes-buried-history