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, you are NOT alone!

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#STILLSERVING

Building on a legacy of service that spans more than a century, #StillServing represents the heart of the VFW and its members, and conveys what today’s VFW embodies. The VFW encourages all veterans to share stories on social media using #StillServing to show how they continue to answer the call to serve in ways big and small. In addition, family or friends are asked to use #StillServing in social media posts to honor a veteran in their lives who believes the spirit of service transcends military life.

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"Buddy" Poppies

 In Flanders Fields by John McCrae:   In Flanders fields the poppies blow  Between the crosses row on row,  That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly  Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago  We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,  Loved and were loved and now we lie  In Flanders fields.  Take up our quarrel with the foe:  To you, from failing hands we throw  The torch; be yours to hold it high.  If ye break faith with us who die  We shall not sleep, though poppies grow,  In Flanders fields.

Buddy Poppy ProgramNational Home for Children

SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year, thousands of kids compete for a chance at these two scholarships. Patriot's Pen is a 300-400 word essay for 6th-8th graders. Voice of Democracy is for 9th-12th and is a 3-5 minute reading/speaking on the subject of the year submitted on an Audio CD or Flash Drive. Both MUST be submitted to your local VA by Midnight, Oct. 31, 2020 for a chance at the 2020-2021 Scholarships. click the appropriate link for application, rules, and eligibility.

Patriot's Pen Application Voice of Democracy Application

Art Scholarship

Do you know a High School Student, 9-12th grade who are planning to go to college? Would you like a chance to win up to $31,00 in Scholarships? Click below for more information, rules, deadline and application. Submission due March 31st by midnight. Good luck!

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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 POST 1481 CPL FRED J. GRANT

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
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.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service 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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Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where he served for years in Vietnam.  He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.  He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country".  The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.


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Bunco Time

 Post 1481 Auxiliary hosts a Bunco Bash twice a year. Usually in April and October.
 

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Post/ABATE Breakfast

Breakfast is held the 3rd Sunday of the month, 10-1. 
Buffet style    

Honor Guard

Our Honor Guard is a available for memorials, flag ceremonies, &  parades throughout the year. 

Boy Scout Troop 1481

Our Special Needs Boy Scout Troop is very active in our community.

Commander's Corner

Commander Larry Fox

Veteran's Day is a chance to honor everyone that has served in the armed forces. VFW Post 1481 extends it's appreciation on Veterans Day to everyone who has worn the uniform in service to America. However, many of our veterans face challenges when they return home. Military service is by definition dangerous and stressful. Surveys show that a majority of our returning soldiers showed signs of mental health issues. The rate of veteran suicide is on the rise. If you know of a veteran who is having a hard time, please have him or her reach out to the veterans crisis line for help. Their number is 1-800-273-8255 and press 1. If we can help even one veteran through a crisis period, we will be making a difference

ABATE Utah Weber Chapter

ABATE Utah Weber Chapter meets the 3rd Sunday of the month at VFW Post 1481.

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Poker Night

Grinders Poker Tour meets Thursday night at the Post. Find out how to register to play. 

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Corn Hole

Corn Hole at the Post on Friday Nights. Contact the Canteen for more information. 

Bingo

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Announcements


Please Note the Post/Canteen has a new phone # 385-389-3548
 
November 7, 9 a.m., Place flags at Leavitt's Cemetery. All are welcome to help 
 
November 8 assemble at 10:30, Color Guard will lead the Layton Parade, Ceremony at the Vietnam Vets Wall to follow the parade. 
 
November 8 and 11, Poppy Distribution at Lee's, Kents and IFA. Shifts are 10-12 & 12-2 Sign up at the Post. 
 
November 12, 9 a.m., Retrieve flags from Leavitt's Cemetery. All are welcome to help. 
 
November 15, 6 p.m., District 3 Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for VOD and Pat Pen to be held at Post 8307 in Layton. 
 
November 22, 2 p.m.  Pool tournament & potluck. Contact the Canteen for info. 
 
November 21 and 22 Craft Fair at 8307 in Layton  click for flyer 
  

   
  
 Canteen Special every Monday: Free pool and $.50 wings! 

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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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Statewide News

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How to Help Veterans and Military Families Thrive After Service

Service members and veterans make extraordinary sacrifices to defend freedom and maintain global stability. Yet their courage often comes with deep emotional, physical, and financial challenges that ripple through families and communities. Supporting them requires more than symbolic gestures — it means designing real actions that build connection, dignity, and opportunity.

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From Combat Boots to Career Paths: A Veteran’s Guide to Entrepreneurship and Remote Work

Re-entering civilian life comes with a whirlwind of choices — but none more pivotal than deciding how to earn a living. For many veterans, the mission continues, this time in boardrooms, home offices, and side hustles built from scratch. Starting a business or finding remote work doesn’t just bring financial stability — it restores a sense of purpose and command. You’ve served under pressure; you’ve led through chaos. Those are not soft skills. They’re startup material.

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National News

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VFW Celebrates Veterans' Enduring Legacy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Nov. 11, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its 1 million members salute in recognition, gratitude and r...

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VFW Salutes the Marine Corps on 250 Years

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Nov. 10, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly joins in with a grateful nation to honor the United Stat...

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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.