The Big 6 Stand Down

The South Carolina Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars along with the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs as well as other organizations are hosting for the First Time Ever an "Operation Stand-Down" for all Veterans in the Columbia and surrounding areas. Event will be located at the Bluff Road SC Army National Guard Armory on 25 March 2023. More information will be provided soon. Address for the Armory is: 1225 Bluff Road Columbia, SC 29201

South Carolina VFW Department Convention

The Department of South Carolina Veterans of Foreign Wars will be hosting their Department Convention 23-25 June 2023. Address for the convention will be: Embassy Suites Hotel (Greystone Blvd) 200 Stoneridge Drive Columbia, SC 29210

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday 3pm - Midnight Saturdays Noon - Midnight Sundays 12 pm - 9 pm Happy Hour M-F 4-7 pm

Build The Walk Memorial

Memorial Brick purchase for VFW Post 8738 Memorial Walk https://www.fundraisingbrick.com/online-orders/vfwpost8738/

Dart Tournament

Dart Tournaments every Thursday starting at 7:30 pm. Come have a Cold Beer and Take Your Chance on our State of the Art Dart Boards. Play with people all over the country as well if you want too.

9 Ball APA League

9 Ball APA Style Pool League Every Monday night starting at 7 pm. We are looking for more players. Come on out and grab a cold beer and enjoy some 9 Ball. You think you've got what it takes? Come on down and try your skills on our tables.

B I N G O

Did someone just say B.I.N.G.O??!! Yes, we have BINGO every Tuesday night with the exception of the first Tuesday of the month for which we are closed for our Business Meetings. BINGO starts at 7 pm. Come win some money and grab yourself a cold drink while your here. Enjoy some fresh popped popcorn as well! BINGO! Always fun! Starting in April, BINGO will be moved to Monday nights and will be held in our Rental Hall.

Karaoke

Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8pm - midnight we have Karaoke. Come on down and bring some friends, play some Karaoke Karmikaze, enjoy some cold drinks and great company!

POOL TOURNAMENT

7pm Wednesday night Pool Tournament. $5 Donation. ALL WELCOME. Canteen open 3pm-12am Mon - Fri.

Buddy Poppies

Buddy Poppy Donations help our veterans and their families with UNMET NEEDS. Share a Poppy today!

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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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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WELCOME TO LEXINGTON POST

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
VFW Post 8739 424 Cedarcrest Dr. Lexington, SC

Welcome to VFW Post 8738 and Auxiliary!  We are a non-smoking indoor facility, and family friendly.  Please feel free to stop in and visit us Mon-Fri 3 pm-12 am, Saturdays 12 pm-12 am and on Sundays from 12 pm - 9 pm, you will be glad you did!  We have a Hall available for rent to members and public.

Reminder that the Post is Closed on the 1st Tuesday of the month for our Auxiliary Meeting at 7 pm and Comrades Meeting at 7:30 pm.



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Announcements


Free Pool Fridays
 
 Memorial Brick purchase for VFW Post 8738 Memorial Walk 
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Department Stand Down Event
Bluff Road Armory
1225 Bluff Road, Columbia SC 29201 
23-25 Mar 2023

 
Council of Administration Meeting
210 Glassmaster Road, Lexington SC
15 April 2023 
 
District 2 Convention
Lake Wateree Post 8346
74 Veterans Road, Ridgeway, SC 29130
22 April 2023
 
Post Audits Due to HQs Admin
30 Apr 2023
admin@vfwsc.org
 

 

 
 

 

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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.

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 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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2022-23 Scholarship Programs

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POST CANTEEN HOURS!

Typical Hours are 3pm-12am Monday through Friday 12pm-12am Saturdays & 12pm-9pm Sun

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Statewide News

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1st Annual Veterans Experience Action Center (VEAC)

This is an opportunity for eligible veterans and their dependents to be assisted by a team of Veteran Service Officers (VSO) from the VFW, American Legion, DAV and more

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VFW Day of Service

The next VFW Day of Service kicks off the first Saturday of May — May 6, 2023 — marking the start of veteran-led community service projects to take place throughout the month.

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VFW Delegation Returns to Southeast Asia

BANGKOK - Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Commander-in-Chief Tim Borland and a VFW delegation arrived in Thailand for the first leg...

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VFW Proudly Sponsors Bataan Memorial Death March

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Marking its 13th consecutive year of support, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce it is the...

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