ABOUT US

The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves. 
 
In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. 

Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans.

Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010.

Annually, the nearly 2 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. 

From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.

Announcements

2025 Memorial Day Parade
 
Please join us on May 26,2025 for our 95th Annual Community Memorial Day Parade.  The Parade will start at 1:30 PM so get there early to get a good seat.  This years Grand Marshall is  



 
 

BINGO 
Doors open at 5:00pm 

For questions please call
Dana 912-656-1481
 



 
 
 
July 4, 2020
Keith-Holmes VFW Post 402 Veterans War Memorial Park
 
 
 
Sponsorship  Pavers for the new Memorial are now on sale.
 
With the new  Veterans War Memorial construction complete, we are still looking for businesses, groups, and individuals willing to   purchase pavers to offset construction  costs , as well as ongoing maintenance and care.    Reach out directly to the post for more information on this project and to find out more about other upcoming initiatives.


 

 
June 1, 2020 
Coraopolis Military Tribute Banners

Coraopolis Hometown Hero’s Banner application will be available at the Borough Bldg., Library and VFW. Cost is $130 per banner.

 ClickHere to download the application.