U.S. ARMY

The U.S. Army is made up of the most dedicated, most respected soldiers in the world. These soldiers protect America's Freedoms while serving at home and abroad, and they are always prepared to defend the nation in times of need.

U.S. MARINES

We are soldiers of the sea, providing forces and detachments to naval ships and shore operations. We are global leaders, developing expeditionary doctrine and innovations that set the example, and leading other countries' forces and agencies in the multinational military operations. These unique capabilities make us "First to Fight", and our nations first line of defense.

U.S. NAVY

America's Navy is a force as relevant today as it's been historically significan for the last 238 years. The times may change, the threats may become more obscure, the complex nature of 21st century life may make the demand for such presence less obvious. However, now more than ever, the Navy is something to be aware of Something to be thankful for. Something to be proud of.

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U.S. AIR FORCE

Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: developing airmen, technology to war fighting and integrating operations. These core competencies make our six distinctive capabilities possible.

NATIONAL GUARD

Our versatility enables us to respond to domestic emergencies, overseas combat missions, counter-drug efforts, reconstruction missions and more.

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U.S. COAST GUARD

We protect the personal safety and security of our people; the marine transportation system and infrastructure; our natural and economic resources; and the territorial integrity of our nation-from both internal and external threats, natural and man-made.

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WELCOME TO COON RAPIDS VFW POST 9625

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
Welcome to the Coon Rapids VFW Post 9625! Our Commander welcomes you to be his guest! 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.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

 

DONATE TO COON RAPIDS VFW POST 9625

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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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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Keep up-to-date on how the VFW is working to improve the quality of life for veterans, service members & their families and the community.

Announcements

Taps
Post 9625 extends its sincere sympathy to the families of Post & Auxiliary Members:
 
Bruce VanBeusekom
Post Life Member
Past Commander
 
Frank Zelenak
Post life Member
 
Deann Rosenow
Auxiliary life Member
 
Patricia Seim
Auxiliary life Member
 
Good of The Order
100% Disabled Veterans with VA documentation can receive exemption from vehicle sales tax and registration. Follow the link below.
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/vehicle/vehicle-fees/military-and-veteran-vehicle-sales-tax-and-registration-exemptions
 
Community Service
Effective immediately all total hours, and number of volunteers used for a community service act that has been performed either written up and put in the CS (Community Service) folder in the members room or emailed to Ben Riechers at briechers@hotmail.com
Please report anything that you believe to be CS related. It is very helpful to have monthly CS hours sent in by the 10th of each month.
Thank you for all that you do for our Veterans and Community!
You are greatly appreciated!
 
Project 9625
Project 9625 will be an endless video loop of pictures of our members. Inclusion is voluntary, and each submission will need to provide a service photo and a recent photo, as well as: Rank/Rate, Branch of Service, Years of Service, Conflict(s), and when they became a member of our Post. My goal is to have this up and running by Veterans Day of 2025 at the latest. This is open to Veteran members only of our Post & Auxiliary. All submissions must be in good taste, and reflect credit upon our post and country.
Point of Contact: Rich Lien, Gambling Manager.


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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.

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Post News

Important Info for Post9625 Members

Nov — Dec 2024 Lawful Gambling Charity Donations

Nov — Dec 2024 Lawful Gambling Charity Donations Total = $62,505

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District News

Important Info for District 7 Members

We need to act now to get The Veterans Restorative Justice Act - SF 33 Passed

VFW Members and VFW Auxiliary Members, time is of the essence -- we need your action now! We need two phone calls made. The calls takes a little over a minute to make, so you can do this in five minutes or less. A link to find your state senator and representative is in the comments. After you make the calls, comment “done!” Here’s what your local State Senator and State Representative need to hear; more info on this is in the comments also:

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Statewide News

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2025 VFW Podium Edition

Available free at vfw.org

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State Commander David Staehlin featured on Minnesota Military Radio

On August 10th, 2024, Minnesota VFW State Commander David Staehlin was interviewed on Minnesota Military Radio. https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-minnesota-military-29223778/

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National News

Important info from National VFW

Sport Clips Haircuts Donates $1.33M to VFW for Help A Hero, the Largest Veteran Scholarship Program of its Kind

DENVER - For the ninth year in a row, Sport Clips Haircuts presented a check to the VFW Foundation for more than $1M toward

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VFW Celebrates Long Overdue Victory as Dole Act Signed into Law

WASHINGTON (Jan. 6, 2025) - I am pleased to hear the news, along with more than 7.8 million transitioning servicemembers, veterans...

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OUR MISSION

The VFW is an organization set up to help out all veterans that have served in the military! But we don't stop there... We also donate funds to youth activities, we donate time to community service, we fight for soldier benefits on Capitol Hill, and we NEVER, NEVER Forget those who lost their lives defending Freedom!
 
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.