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WELCOME TO OMAHA

Bill Montoya Post
VFW Post 1581 established May 29, 1946 through a merger with post 7495. As of May 29, 2021 we have been established 75 years.
 
We are based in Omaha, Nebraska and are one of the most active Veterans organizations in Omaha Nebraska (VFW Omaha).

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, Vietnam, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 
Welcome to VFW Post 1581, Omaha, Nebraska Website. The Nebraska Veterans of Foreign Wars has a rich tradition of serving veterans, military families and their local communities. We invite you to explore Post 1581 Omaha, NE website helping Veterans to learn more about our organization. If you are a veteran and would like to join the VFW we invite you contact us at vfw1581@gmail.com  If you are already a member of the VFW, use the Navigation above for access to valuable information. See our Facebook page CLICK HERE    
 



             C.L. Leighter - Commander
 

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Announcements

VFW Post 1581 Monthly Meeting

Nebraska Methodist Nursing College

720 N. 87th Street,
Omaha, NE 68114
Meeting: First Saturday of the month
Private meeting room
8:00 AM meeting start
Breakfast provided by Post 1581  (donuts, coffee, etc.)

  

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Future VFW post 1581 meeting dates will be at this location until further notice.

 

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2021 Veterans benefit distribution for Nebraska

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VFW, SVA Announce 2025/2026 Legislative Fellowship Selectees

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), together with Student Veterans of America (SVA), is pleased to announce its selec...

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VFW to Washington Post - Veterans' Disability Benefits are Not 'Loopholes' to Exploit

To the Editors of The Washington Post,

Your recent article, "How some veterans exploit $193 billion VA program, due to lax controls" (Octobe...

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