NEWS

Veterans Day Dinner

Come enjoy a FREE chicken dinner with us!


Post Move

VFW Post 4345 relocates to FOE 4027


Memorial Day Observance - 2022

Memorial Day – the unofficial start of summer. March winds and April Showers are hopefully over and May flowers are in Bloom everywhere. It’s time for barbeques, swimming pools, and warmer weather, but more importantly, Memorial Day is time for remembering those who have passed on whether through an actual combat death or from the rigors of life in general.


Latham Memorial Park - Dedication

Latham Memorial Family Park Dedication May 30, 2022 Starting Time: 12:45PM (North Oak Street/N Hwy 87 – across street from First Christian Church) Ribbon cutting for the Park will be at 1:00PM followed by the unveiling of the Wall, presentation of the Colors by the Color Guard, singing of the National Anthem, the Pledge of Allegiance, a Prayer, bagpipe playing of Amazing Grace, the Laying of Wreath and bell ringing, a thank you, Taps, Volley salute and a flyover. The event should end at approximately 2:15PM.


Post 4345 Donates POW/MIA Flag to California City Hall

VFW Post 4345 presented a POW/MIA to Mayor Rich Green (California, MO) to be flown outside of California's City Hall.


Post 4345 Makes Monetary Donation to the Moniteau County Veterans Memorial

VFW Post 4345 donated $15,000 to California Progress, Inc. (CPI) for the new Moniteau County Veterans Memorial.


Memorial Day Observance - 2021

Memorial Day – the unofficial start of summer. March winds and April Showers are hopefully over and May flowers are in Bloom everywhere. It’s time for barbeques, swimming pools, and warmer weather, but more importantly, Memorial Day is time for remembering those who have passed on whether through an actual combat death or from the rigors of life in general.


National POW/MIA Recognition Day - 2020

VFW Post 4345 and American Legion Post 304 conducted a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony


Post 4345 Hosts District Meeting - 8/22/20

VFW Post 4345 was pleased to host the Department of Missouri District 2 meeting on August 22, 2020 with 30 comrades in attendance.


National POW/MIA Recognition Day - 2019

VFW Post 4345 presented a POW/MIA flag and held a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at Vp Plumbing in California, MO on September 20, 2019.


De Soto Veteran Honored by VFW for #StillServing

De Soto veteran Quincy Myrick is being honored for dedication to country and community in the VFW national #StillServing campaign. (Photo credit: Quincy Myrick)


Click on the title below to read the full article on the VFW National website.

Always Remember


VFW Readies for Annual September Legislative Conference


VFW Remembers the End of the Afghanistan War


VFW Admonishes Former President for Medal of Honor Remarks


VFW Awards Nearly $750,000 in Scholarships to Student Veterans


Applications Open for 2024-2025 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


VFW Takes Exception With Service Record Embellishment


VFW Pleased to See Veterans Return to the General Election


Farewell Message from Immediate Past Chief Duane Sarmiento


VFW Elects Al Lipphardt as New National Commander


VFW Outraged Over American Flag and Monument Desecrations in Washington, DC


VFW Bestows Esteemed John A. Biedrzycki Award


Humana and VFW Continue Collaborative Effort to Address Health-Related Social Needs for Veterans


VFW Action Alert: Support the Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Act


VFW Commemorates the Korean Armistice Agreement


VFW at the Starting Gate for the 125th National Convention


VFW Action Alert: Vote Yes to Include the Major Richard Star Act in the NDAA


VFW National Commander Denounces Political Violence


VFW Celebrates the 248th Birthday of America


Happy Birthday Army ... and to the Flag You Carry


New Study Links Cancers to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination


VFW Action Alert: Pass H.R. 8371


VFW Commemorates D-Day in Normandy on 80th Anniversary


VFW Kicks Off 125th Anniversary Commemoration


VFW Honors LGBTQ Veterans' Service to Nation


VFW Remembers Our Fallen


Ace Hardware Honors Fallen Heroes with 1 Million American Flags Donation


VFW Celebrates Armed Forces Day


VFW Expresses Concern Over Erroneous VA Bonuses


Cornerstone Caregiving Donates More than $100,000 to the VFW


Chief's Commentary: Aid for Allies Must Include Support for American Defenders


VFW Expresses Support for Free Speech, Not Violence on College Campuses


VFW Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


Burger King® Franchisees Give Back to Troops This May


National Publications Contest Winners Announced for 2023-24


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


Country Music Superstar Joins VFW in Asking America to 'Return the Favor'


VFW Announces Third Annual Day of Service


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


New Course Spotlights '15 Things Veteran Service Officers Want You To Know'


VFW Announces Top Teachers in National Contest


VFW National Commander Addresses SXSW Boycott over US Army Sponsorship


VFW Now Accepting Applications for its Annual Youth Scholarship Contests


Levin Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Calls on Congress to 'Meet the Challenge' for Veterans


VFW 2024 National Youth Scholarship Winners Named


VFW Celebrates Women's History Month


VFW DAV and PVA Release Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Action Alert: Claim Sharks Are Illegal


VFW Washington Conference App Now Available