PROGRAMS

RAVEThis year, April 1st, 2024 to March 31st, 2025 our website is proudly sponsored by the Woodville office of  RAVE Financial.
 
 
 
  
We still have room for one other "non-competing" website sponsor.
For details call or text: Webmaster J.W. Kern at (409) 951-9977.

Announcements

VFW POST 2033 AUXILIARY
   We have been authorized to start our  VFW Post Auxiliary but we need 15 New Applicants to get one started.

   If your Husband or Wife, Mother or Father, Grandmother or Grandfather, Brother or Sister, served during a conflict, war, or received hazardous duty pay, you may qualify.
Applications for our Post Auxiliary can be found here.
 
  Turn in your completed Annual or Life Member Application to VFW Post 2033 at 301 Veterans Way in Woodville, TX.
If you have questions call JW Kern at (409) 951-9977. 
 
2025-2026 Voice of Democracy & Patriots Pen Essay Contests:
See our Programs Page and select the Americanism tab.
"How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”
 
 VETERANS IN TODAY’S VFW ARE #STILLSERVING
Every day, men and women who have bravely defended our freedom continue to serve in ways outside of the military. America’s veterans and service members are actively involved in their communities. They’re helping others, and they exemplify the best of the American spirit.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to count many of these men and women among our membership. The #StillServing campaign is a way to showcase and honor the ongoing commitment and service of our nation’s best and brightest.

Building on a legacy of service that spans more than a century, #StillServing represents the heart of the VFW and its members — and conveys what today’s VFW embodies.
 
To honor a Veteran on your social media page include their picture and the tag #StillServing in your story.


Lately, we have been asked about assistance with VA CLAIMS for Veterans, Deceased Veterans, Veterans' Widows, & Family members.
Our County & Post Veterans Service Officer is Martha Kimbrough and Tina Cleberg, and can be reached during normal business hours at (409) 283-3751 & is located at 201 Veterans Way Suite 200, Woodville, TX 75979.

 

H.R. 1139: GUARD VA Benefits Act

2023-2024 Regular Session (118th)

DON'T FEED THE SHARKS...

Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding VA Benefits Act or the GUARD VA Benefits Act
This bill imposes fines on (CLAIM SHARKS) individuals for soliciting, contracting for, charging, or receiving any unauthorized fee or compensation with respect to the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of any claim for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. The attempted commission of such offenses is also punishable by fine.

UPCOMING DATES:
 
AUGUST
4th  US Coast Guard Birthday 1790
 
5th Pre-Meeting 6:00pm
        Monthly Meeting 6:30pm
 
7th Purple Heart Day
 
9-13th 126th VFW NAT'L CONVENTION
             Greater Columbus Convention Center
 
31st VPR - End of Operation Iraqi Freedom 2010
 
SEPTEMBER
2nd Pre-Meeting 6:00pm
        Monthly Meeting 6:30pm
        VPR - VJ Day: Japan surrendered, 1945

6th PATRIOT DAY EVENT
       Veterans Park
 
11th PATRIOT DAY

17th Constitution Day

18th USAF BIRTHDAY 1947

21st VPR - POW/MIA DAY

25th VFW's 125th Birthday
 
OCTOBER
7th Pre-Meeting 6:00pm
       Monthly Meeting 6:30pm

9th VPR - Start of Operation Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan 2001 

13th US NAVY Birthday 1775
 
18th VPR - Recognition of Women in Military Service
 
23rd VPR - Beirut Bombing
 
NOVEMBER
4th Pre-Meeting 6:00pm
        Monthly Meeting 6:30pm
 
5-11th FLEET WEEK in Houston, TX
 
8-9th Walmart Buddy Poppy/Recruiting
 
10th USMC BIRTHDAY (1775)

11th VETERANS DAY
         VPR - Signing World War I Armistice, 1918
 
27th THANKSGIVING
 
DECEMBER
2nd Pre-Meeting 6:00pm
        Monthly Meeting 6:30pm
 
7th VPR - Pearl Harbor 1941
 
13th National Guard Birthday (1936)
 
20th US SPACE FORCE BIRTHDAY (2019)
 
25th CHRISTMAS

Every member of our Post should know these for Recruiting Events or when talking to an eligible veteran.
 
MEMBERS:
Please check the Members Only section for Training Videos.
If you need help logging in call JW Kern at (409) 951-9977
 

 updated: 07/30/2025

DONATE TO ROBERT M. PATE VFW POST 2033

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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No Once Does More For Veterans

IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam.  He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.  He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country".  The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.


There is a new cartoon everyday.