Commander's Corner

Commander David Latham

Comrades and friends,


As we enter the holiday season, I want to thank each of you for your continued support of VFW Post 4031. Your dedication to our veterans and our community is truly appreciated.


Thanksgiving Meal:
Please join us on Thanksgiving Day from noon to 4:00 PM for a warm meal and fellowship.
A special thank-you to Uncle’s Fixins for generously donating and preparing the meal. If you know a veteran who could use a place to gather, please invite them.


Please keep in your thoughts the men and women spending the holidays deployed, as well as the families of our fallen comrades.


Toys for Tots:
Our Post is proud to serve as a drop-off location for the annual Toys for Tots drive. New, unwrapped toys may be donated anytime throughout the season.


Voice of Democracy & Patriot’s Pen:
We will honor this year’s winners on 07 December 2025 at 11:30 AM, following the Veterans Benefit Breakfast. Please join us in recognizing these outstanding students.


For all upcoming events, please check our Post calendar located under the News tab on our website. We encourage you to visit the site often for updates.


Thank you for your dedication to our Post and to one another.
Wishing you and your families a safe, peaceful, and joyful holiday season.


David Latham

Commander, VFW Post 4031


 

VFW Membership is Special

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We at VFW Post 4031 honor each of our members. We encourage you to join, renew, or transfer your membership to VFW Post 4031. By joining or continuing your membership you are making a statement that you support your fellow veterans in La Plata County. The linked page also allows you to download an application, a membership form, or to renew your membership by credit card. If you have questions please contact us at any time.

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Hall Rental

Rent One of Our Halls for Your Event

VFW Post 4031 offers rental of one or more of our facilities for your event. The link here will send you to our webpage describing our Hall Rental Opportunities and where you can also download our brochure.

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Our VFW Post 4031 Blue Hoodies have arrived!
 
The VFW Post 4031 is currently offering VFW Branded Hats in various colors, Blue and Red Mens and Women's Polos, Long Sleeve VFW Red Shirts, and VFW Post 4031 Navy Blue Hoodies. These offerings are offered at a discount from ordering from the VFW Store. These offerings are also available at the Post Canteen. You can pay by credit card on the linked page. Get some now!

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Red Shirt Friday Shirts

Support Our Troops

VFW Post 4031 has available both Short Sleeve and Long Sleeve RED Shirts for purchase. These shirts are designed to help celebrate RED Shirt Fridays.  RED stands for Remember Everyone Deployed and is a way to Support Our Troops. Long Sleeve Shirts are available for Pre-order at a reduced price. You can buy by using our On-Line Store at VFW4031.org, by going to Magpies Newsstand and Cafe at 707 Main Avenue, or by contacting us at VFW Post 4031, 1550 Main Avenue, Durango, CO. 81301. Phone (970) 247-0384, email at webmaster@vfw4031.org or at VFW4031@bresnan.org.

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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.

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Important Info for Post4031 Members

VFW Post 4031 Navy Blue Hoodies and Our Fencing Club

VFW Post 4031 has just received high quality Navy Blue Hoodies with a VFW Post 4031 logo. We are also providing a link to our Fencing Club's website

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VFW Post 4031 and Auxiliary Have New Officers

VFW Post 4031 elected new officers at the April Post Meeting. Installation will occur at the July Meeting. VFW Post 4031 Auxiliary Elected new Officers and installed them at the June Meeting.

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National News

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VFW Marks the 14th Anniversary of the End of the Iraq War

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Dec. 15, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) marks the 14th anniversary of the conclusion of the Iraq War. We...

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VFW Applauds Common Sense Improvement to Women Veterans' Health Care

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) applauds the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for taking decisive action to imp...

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 Updated November 15th, 2023
 
National VFW Mission Statement

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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The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veteran service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard, and reserve forces. The mission of the VFW is to foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts; to serve our veterans, the military and our community: and to advocate on behalf of all veterans.

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