Youth Programs & Scholarships

VFW Post 210 Is active in our community sponsoring many youth activities that build strong character and patriotism. Patriots Pen, Voice of Democracy, Support for Scouting are just a few!

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Membership

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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VFW Post 210 Ramp Team

Join the VFW Post 210 Ramp Team. Our Ramp team builds ramps to help veterans in wheel chairs to safely enter and exit their home. The team is lead by Terry Branham,Retired Army COL.

Post 210 Poppy Squad

The VFW uses poppies to raise funds to help fellow veterans in need.

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WELCOME TO OSCAR & JOHN SOBERG VFW POST 210

Service Before Self
 Oscar and John Soberg VFW Post 210 was started on September 21st 1919 and has been serving the community ever since.  
 
Thank you all for your attending our ceremonies honoring our fallen hero!
 
Our post offers:
- Scholarship opportunities to the community
- Aid to fellow Veterans and families
- Veteran Funeral Services
- Color Guard for events
- Partner with other local volunteer organization

Announcements

Next Post Meeting
7pm Monday October 4  2021
Crossroads Church
17671 Glacier Way,
Lakeville, MN 55044

  
 
2021 Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen Prompts
Submissions Due Saturday October 30 2021

Voice of Democracy - America: Where Do We Go From Here?

Patriot's Pen - How Can I Be a Good American?


 
VA Hospital Update!
Vaccinations have started for health care workers at the hospital.  Eligible veterans should be close to next on the list.
"If you are eligible to get a vaccine during a specific phase of vaccination, your VA health team will mail you a letter to your address on record with the VA with instructions on how you can set up your vaccine appointment”.  Most of these letters have already been sent out.  If you have not received one as of yet please contact:
www.va.gov/health-care/covid-1 9-vaccine /Select button "signup to stay informed
Marc Anderson
Service Officer
 
Voice of Democracy 2020 Scholarship Winners
First Place: Taylor Radaich $1,000
Second Place: Abigail Golden $750
Third Place: Delaney Spencer $250
Fourth Place: Brenna Akason $250
Fifth Place: Daniel Schlaefer $250
 
Patriots Pen Winners
Keira Radaich 1st place
Reagan Radaich 2nd place
Timothy Plante 3rd place

Post News

Important Info for Post210 Members

Defense secretary will order military-wide stand down to address extremism

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told top Pentagon leaders Wednesday that he will direct a military-wide stand down to address extremism within the ranks, according to his top spokesman.

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VFW Post 210 Lakeville MN Continue Mission

Post continues mission in helping local community

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District News

Important Info for District 2 Members

Major changes for Post 295

VFW Post 295 Gallagher - Hansen South St. Paul has sold their building

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Brand New District Website

MN 2nd District has invested in a new website to help ensure members are informed of all the key events

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

2021 Department Fall Conference

Mark your calendars, and make your reservations, it will be time for the fall conference soon

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State Convention June 9-13, 2021

The Department Convention is planned to take place June 9013, 2021 at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest.

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Commends DOD for Addressing Force-Wide Economic Challenges, Offers Support

WASHINGTON - In a

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VFW Joins Coalition to Help Afghan Evacuees

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce it's joining a coalition of more than 250 front-line and lo...

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Sponsor - Tee it up for the Troops

 Tee it up for the Troops is a partner with VFW Post 210 in providing support to local veterans through joint projects to support Veterans Home in Hastings, providing a new Greenhouse for therapeutic gardening and providing emergency relief to veterans and their families in need.

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Tee it up for the Troops is a nationally recognized charity conducting fund raising events across the United States to raise critical funding to support local and national needs for our veterans 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."