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WELCOME TO VFW POST 1581

Bill Montoya Post
VFW Post 1581 established October 7, 1987
 
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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VFW Post 1581 Monthly Meeting


Date: 

  • Date: April 11, 2020, Saturday (This meeting is cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak)
  • Next Date: May 9, 2020
  • Time:  7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Place:  SHERATON OMAHA HOTEL, 655 N 108th Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska 68154
  • Full hot breakfast will be provided, the post will pay for it. Go to the breakfast area and tell the cashier that you are with VFW Post 1581 and are eating breakfast. The hotel will charge the post based upon the number of people eating. The meeting room is next to the breakfast area. Breakfast starts at 6:00 AM.
  • Enter the main entrance of the hotel, turn right, go down to the breakfast area about 50 feet.


Try to come earlier than the meeting start at 7 AM to have breakfast. We want to start the meeting at 7:00 AM sharp to manage all members time schedules.


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