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Burger Night

Don't forget Thursday From 5-7pm is Burger Night at VFW Post 5146 in Athens under the awesome Phantom Jet. Get a burger and fries with all the fixins for only $7. Dine in or carry out and open to the public.

VFW Action Corps

Sign up today for the VFW Action Corps. Stay abreast of legislative issues and help the VFW pass it's legislative priorities.

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VFW Post 5146 Riders

The VFW riders will be hosting a Poker Chip Ride to support suicide awareness and Toys-for-Tots. Saturday October 14th. Registration starts at 1030. Complimentary prime rib dinner at the Post following the ride.

Turkey Shoot

At long last Post 5146 will again hold it's Annual Turkey Shoot to benefit our Christmas Basket Program. Every Saturday starting September 9th at 0900 through November 4th. Big Cash Prizes.

Voice of Democracy

We are now accepting applications for this year's Voice of Democracy competition. Applications are due to the post by 31 October.

VOD

Patriots Pen

We are now accepting applications for the Patriots Pen Essay Contest. Applications are due to the post by October 31.

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Richard Star Act

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Trunk or Treat

Saturday October 28th from 4-6 PM bring the kids to the Post for our annual Trunk or Treat

Membership

Welcome to VFW McMinn County Memorial Post 5146 Athens, TN. As today and yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members.

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WELCOME TO POST 5146 ATHENS

Athens Tennessee
Welcome to VFW McMinn County Memorial Post 5146 Athens, TN. As today and 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 having served 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.
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Riders

Post 5146 Athens forms Motorcycle Riders Group

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Burger Night

Burger night every Thursday from 5-7 PM ~Come and enjoy fresh char-grilled burgers with fries all the fixings only $7 or add $1 for bacon. Fried Chicken Sandwich $6.00

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National News

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Thankful for the Life We Live

WASHINGTON - 'What are you thankful for?' is a common question this time of year. While most would prefer to get straight to the t...

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Celebrating Those Who Have Worn the Nation's Uniform

WASHINGTON - For the members the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), as well as the millions of others who have worn the cloth of our ...

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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.

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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.