It is yesterday's defenders of freedom that make up Today's VFW.
Our Mission:
To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts, serve our veterans, the military, & our communities, and advocate on behalf of all veterans.
Our Vision:
Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.
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...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.
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.
Post 4588 Newsletter
December 2025 Edition
In December, there are several military-related events and observances:
Holiday/Observance/Event Date
Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) Birthday December 1 #GivingTuesday Tuesday after Thanksgiving (December 2, 2025) National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 7 U.S. National Guard Birthday December 13 National Wreaths Across America December 13 Hanukkah Begins December 14 – December 22, 2025 Christmas Day December 25 Kwanzaa December 26 – January 1, 2026 New Year’s Eve December 31, 2025
Veteran suicide prevention
If you’re a Veteran in a mental health crisis and you’re thinking about hurting yourself—or you know a Veteran who’s considering this—get help right away. You’re not alone.
How do I talk to someone right now?
If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7.
Here’s how you can connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder, anytime day or night:
Call 988 and select 1.
Text 838255.
If you have hearing loss, call TTY: 800-799-4889.
You can alsotake these actions:
Call 911.
Go to the nearest emergency room.
Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It doesn’t matter what your discharge status is or if you’re enrolled in VA health care.
Find your nearest VA medical centerhttps://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/suicide-prevention/
Guitars 4 VetsOver the past twelve years, our organization has refined a guitar instruction program aimed at providing Veterans struggling with physical injuries, PTSD, and other emotional distress a unique therapeutic alternative.G4V pursues its mission to share the healing power of music by providing free guitar instruction, a new acoustic guitar and a guitar accessory kit in a structured program run by volunteers, primarily through the Department of Veterans Affairs facilities and community-based medical centers.Here is the information for the local Chapter here in Shreveport:Carl Townley510 East Stoner AvenueShreveport, Louisiana 71101, United Statesla.shreveport@guitarsforvets.orgCheck out our website for more information:Guitars 4 VetsWatch the Video below:Guitars 4 Vets VideoMilitary RecordsVeterans, did you know that the National Archives can provide you with a copy of your DD-214?Our online eVetRecs system lets you request your, or your relative's, military personnel records.Veteran RecordsShreveport Vet CenterThe Vet Center/Mobile Vet Center will also be in many area communities soon. So, review and share the dates/times on upcoming outreach efforts.Established community partners are welcome to coordinate outreach efforts.Upcoming Vet Center and MVC Outreach Events: Vet Center:4th Wednesday each month:Information/Outreach/Intake at 1255 Shreveport Barksdale HighwayMVC Outreach2nd Wednesday of each month: Gregg County V.S.O.'s Office in Longview, TX.2nd Thursday of each month: East Texas Crisis Center Thrift Store in Nacogdoches, TX.3nd Friday of each month: Lincoln Parish Library in Ruston, LA.3rd Tuesday of each month: Texarkana CBOC in Texarkana, TX.4th Tuesday of each month: Monroe CBOC in Monroe, LA.or call 318-861-1776 and ask for Garett Juneau.For questions about Vet Center services or coming events, please visit https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/
Post Events
Meeting
Next meeting will be held on the 16 December 2025.
General meeting will start at 6:00pm or 1800 local and then break out at 6:30pm or 1830
Holiday dinner will be included but no gift exchange
Events
November 11, VETERANS DAY: Veterans Day and First Responder Breakfast, 8am - 10am. Bring the family, enjoy the food, and invite any veterans you know that are not members of the post.
November 14 - 16: BUDDY POPPY DRIVE, Louisiana State Fairgrounds, 10am - 2pm. Your help is always welcome!
Movie
Due to rescheduling of the movie night, there will be no movie this month and will pick back up 0n 16 January.
Country Music & DancingEvery Saturday from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm for live Country Western Music & Dancing.Open to the public$10 Cover chargeDoors open at 4:30 pmFor more information to include the bands that will be playing follow us Facebook, see link below:Post 4588 Music and DancingJoin us every Sunday from 8 am to 10 am for Coffee and some fellowship with fellow Post members. No coffee on the 28 Dec 2025.
Recruitment
The 12th District Honor Guard is always looking for members to help with presenting military honors at funerals as well as presenting the colors at various events. Meetings are the First Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm local at Post 5951 if interested.
Military Humor
It’s 1955 at a SAC B-36 base and an F-86 pilot is requesting landing instructions.
He is low on fuel and asks for priority. The tower tells him he is second in line behind a B-36 with an engine out. The Jet pilot’s response, "Ahh, the dreaded nine engine landing.”
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.
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