AUXILIARY

Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes®
 
 
For more than 100 years, the VFW Auxiliary has been fulfilling its original objectives by supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving veterans, active-duty military and their families, and spreading patriotism nationwide.
 
Our members have volunteered millions of hours, donated millions of dollars and honored hundreds of thousands of veterans. Volunteer with us and celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in America.

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Important Info for Post5019 Members

United Veterans Council of Bedford County Annual Meeting

The United Veterans Council of Bedford County will hold its annual membership meeting on September 25th, 6pm at VFW Post 5019

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Essay Contests

Post 5019 is sponsoring two essay contests for Bedford County Students.

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Grand Old Opry Salute to the Troops

The event is Grand Ole Opry’s Salute the Troops concert event sponsored by Humana. May 21 at the Grand Old Opry 7:00 PM show time

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Tennessee State Convention 20-22 June

This is the annual meeting for department elections.

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Will Not Stay Silent While America's Heroes are Dragged Through the Mud

WASHINGTON - The Washington Post has decided that America's veterans, those who have fought, bled and sacrificed for this nation, ...

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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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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.
 
 

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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.

Announcements

Ask us about our "Honoring our Hometown Heroes" VFW Banquet which will be held on November 11, 2025!!! Come join us for a night of celebration as we recognize four prominent Bedford County Veterans!!! You can get your tickets or reserve a table by calling Tommie Boleyn at (931) 581-0999. Seating is limited to the first 120 tickets sold. 
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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. 

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Commander's Corner

Commander Tommie Boleyn

Veterans Day 2025 is almost upon us! Please come out and join us for all the events and celebration to recognize and support the Veterans of Bedford County Tennessee. Saturday, November 8th is the day.
 
Events kick off with the VFW Breakfast held at 1320 E. Depot Street in Shelbyville. Come sit down with us and enjoy a great meal prepared by our Veterans and their spouses. Breakfast starts at 7 am and goes until 930 am. 
 
From there it's just a short drive to the Courthouse Square where you can participate in the opening ceremony of the annual Veterans Day Parade. State Representative Pat Marsh, American Legion Commander Tim Estes, and Colonel (Retired) Mike Corrado will be speaking. 
 
At 11 am the parade will get moving. Come out to see your Veterans, our amazing high school bands from Bedford County Schools, and all the floats dedicated to honoring all of our veterans! 
 
Don't forget the "Honoring our Hometown Heroes" Veterans Day Banquet will be held at the VFW Post from 6-9 pm on Tuesday November 11th. There are still tickets available and you can see more information in the flyer included on this page. We look forward to seeing everyone there! God Bless America!