VFW 2785 Albany GA

Thanks to a very kind donation we have this soldier out front to greet everyone. This is awesome

The VFW post 2785 and The Moose lodge 1285 are joining together to have a fireworks show July 4th. All members and guests are welcome. Chicken plates and drinks will be available. Come out and support us

Don't forget we also have San Joe's food truck here tonight for all your Mexican eating pleasure's

Attended and marched in the National Memorial Day parade on 27May2024 with the Desert Storm Group. Representing VFW 2785 and AUX. Full version can be seen at National Memorial Day Parade [OFFICIAL STREAM] (American Veterans Center) video. We are towards the end of the video. Also pleseantly pleased to see the Westover Band participating in the parade. Second band after us. A big THANK YOU!! to our patrons of the Friday night dances 50/50 raffle. We are able to donate 500 dollars towards building the Desert Storm Memorial anticipated completion in Fall 2025. Also seen LCPL Steven Sutton representative dog tag at the Veterans and Athletes United (VAU): Dog Tag Memorial in front of the Lincoln Memorial.

Me and Leony will be attending the march this year in Washington DC.

Tom Tangwall
Sr Vice Commander
VFW 2785

NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS!

Band lineup for April:
April 5 Mike English
April 12 Mac George
April 19 Ten Mile Bay
April 26 Loraine, and the Jammers.

Doors open 6:30
Band starts 8 p m
$10 cover charge

Albany Veterans of Foreign Wars to celebrate 80th anniversary this weekend ALBANY – The Albany Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2785 will celebrate its 80th anniversary with a Saturday gathering featuring a barbecue cook-off, food, fellowship and entertainment.

If someone asks you this week - What are y’all doing Friday night ? 🎸

Coming to see One Last Shot at the VFW in Albany is the correct answer 🎸

It's that time again! Ready to bring in the NEW YEAR! Comrades and AUX have been working hard to get ready. There's a Party going on down here! Post is decorated and ready to go. Pool tournament starts at 4 pm. Fireworks on the pier start at 8 pm. Entry for the New Years Eve dance is 15 dollars each. Still River Band starts to jam at 8:30 pm. Complimentary Champagne toast and balloon drop starts at 11:30 pm. Prior to that you can purchase a bottle for 20 buck. Jello shots will be available purchase and party favors (noise makers) will be provided. Post open on till 2 am. We will be deep frying 2 turkeys, stuffing and meatballs. A pot luck table will be open for your snacks. We will have plates, napkins and utensils on hand. So come on out and support your friendly neighborhood warfighters. Dress in your best or worst and have some fun! This has been a fantastic year and we have been able to assist all our veterans! All in part because of you!! HAPPY 2024!!!

Congratulations to our 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of VFW 2785 2023-2024 Voices of Democracy and Patriots Pen! Winners were presented a Citation and Monetary award of: 300, 275 and 125 dollars respectivly. Awards were presented by Ms. Dana Sheffield; President VFW 2785 Auxilary and Mr. Chris Shroyer; Commander VFW 2785.

Patriots Pen:
1st Place: Ms. McKenzie Davis, Lee County Middle School East.
Of note placed 3rd place at Southwest Georgia District 8 level

2nd Place: Ms. Lorelle Schramm, Lee County Middle School East
3rd Place: Mr. Wyatt Odom, Lee County Middle School West

Voices of Democracy:
1st Place: Mr. Terrell Mathis, Mitchell County High School
Of note placed 2nd at Southwest Georgia District 8 level

2nd Place: Ms. Christavia Jefferson, Worth County High School
3rd Place: Ms. Libbie Karrick, Worth County High School

Always a pleasure to recognize outstanding students! Makes the daily stress on leadership for running a Post worthwhile. Thank you to all our partipants for your time and efforts competing. Looking forward to next year’s competition!!

Tom Tangwall
VFW 2785
Jr. Vice Commander/ Chairman: VOD and PP

NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS!