WELCOME TO POST 12236

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
Welcome to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12236 Homepage!  On this page, you will find more information about our organization, how we serve your community, how we serve veterans and veteran families, and how we are the vanguard for the legacy of Kentucky combat veterans past, present, and future.  Please explore our page and discover more about the largest combat veteran organization in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
 
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JOIN THE VFW

Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. 

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."

SITE SPONSORS

Veterans resource group Thank you to the following who support our Veterans. Click on the logo(s) above for more information.
If you would like to support the leitchfield Kentucky VFW Post 12236 in any way or would like to have your logo here. Please feel free to contact us at vfwpost12236@gmail.com or contact Wilbur Miller post commander @ 270-899-0736 we appreciate all controbutions.

VFW Post 12236 News

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National News

Important info from National VFW

Applications Open for 2025-2026 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Student Veterans of America (SVA) are now accepting applications from student ...

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VFW Celebrates the Coast Guard's 235th Birthday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Aug. 4, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins with our grateful nation in celebrating the 235th birthday ...

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Combat Tested Gaming

VFW Leverages New Relationships to Expand Combat Tested Gaming Improved mental wellness resources and virtual reality experiences will help vets connect

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News & Events

Upcoming events

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Membership

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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.