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HOME FOR THE TROOPS VOLUNTEER CALL OUT

DATE: Saturday, June 6, 2026 TIME: Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m., landscaping from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SHUTTLE LOCATION: Tuftonboro Town House - 247 Middle Rd., Tuftonboro NH 03816


Run for the Troops- Military Appreciation Day

Date: May 17, 2026 Time: 12:00- 3:00PM Location: VFW Post 2014, 32 Park Street, North Andover, MA NOTE: Open flyer and scan QR code to sign up, registration is required.


2nd Annual Westminster VFW CAR SHOW

DATE: July 18, 2026 TIME: 8AM to 2PM Location: 3 Eaton St. Westminster, MA See FLYER for further instructions


FLAG PLACING AT GRAVES-TEWSKBURY CEMETERY

DATE: May 16, 2026, SATURDAY TIME: 10:00AM until 1PM LOCATION: TEWKSBURY CEMETERY NOTE: Dress for weather, comfortable shoes, bring hydration bottle. VFW providing water.


Texas Holdem Tournament-VFW Post 8164

When: Saturday, May 9, 2026 TIME: 12PM, Noon LOCATION: TJ Callahan's Pub, 1475 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA NOTE: Cap at 50 Players, Cash prizes Top 3 Players, Food provided. Please pay via VENMO to guarantee seat.


VFW DAY OF SERVICE- POST 8164

Come join VFW Post 8164 members and auxiliary to clean up Tewksbury Cemetery, place flags in preparation for Memorial Day. Bring gloves, landscaping tools, a good attitude and dress for the weather. Refreshments and snacks provided by POST.


STRONGWATER SALUTES -Veterans Resource Fair

If your a Veteran or family of a Veteran in the Tewksbury/Merrimack River Area, drop by on Saturday April 18th 2026 between 11:30AM and 2:30PM at Strongwater Farm Perley Arena, 500 Linvingston St, Tewksbury, MA and meet different NGOS that support Veterans/Families in our area.


VFW of Massachusetts State Convention 2026

The convention will be held from June 4-7, 2026 at the Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place Hotel, Springfield, MA


Department Calendar 2025-2026

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Buddy Poppy 2026 Drive

While our Post conducts Buddy Poppy drive twice a year (on Memorial Day and on Veterans Day), we would like to allow you to contribute to our fundraising efforts by opening the drive year-round via our website and the link attached with our VENMO QR Code.


DONATIONS TO VFW POST 8164

IF YOU WANT TO DONATE TOWARDS THE ACTIVITIES OUR POST CONDUCTS IN THE TEWKSBURY COMMUNITY, PLEASE DONATE VIA OUR VENMO ACCOUNT


Post Texas Holdem Raffle Winners

Thank you all for participating and helping us raise funds for the Post activities in the community. If you are a winner, you will receive a call from our POC: Sr. Vice CMDR Ken Lombardi to facilitate transfer of your winning item to you. You can reach Ken at (978) 479-5386.


POST AWARDED COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD

On the VFW State Convention, June 6-9, 2025, VFW Post 8164 Tewksbury, MA was awarded All State, ALL American, Outstanding Community Service awards.


HONOR FLIGHTS NEW ENGLAND

New Resource added to Resources on this webpage. Honor Flight New England Mission: Transport WWII, Korean and Vietnam Veterans to see THEIR Memorials in Washington, DC at NO COST to those that served.


Member Recognition 2025

Commander recognizes VFW Post 8164 past Quartermaster Jim McColgan for his long and loyal expertise to the post. 2008 to 2024


VFW Gaming Community

Following link will take you to the VFW gaming webpage with information about this free gaming community, registration, league info etc


Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony

Took place at Town Commons in Tewksbury, MA on a rainy Saturday morning. Members of VFW Post 8164 and Auxiliary conducted ceremony to a small crowed of Tewksbury citizens and Veterans, who braved the cold rainy day to pay tribute, remember the fallen and WELCOME HOME our Vietnam Veterans.


Bedford VA -National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, VFW Post 8164 Honor Guard performed at the Bedford VA for all inhouse veterans and passed out to all Vietnam Veterans and Family, Vietnam remembrance pins.


November 2024 Buddy Poppy Fundraiser

During Veterans Day and November 2024, VFW Post 8164 is conducting our semi-annual fundraising drive " BUDDY POPPY". We ask all our friends, family, citizens and Veterans that are able to contribute to the fundraiser to do so via our VENMO account.


TEWKSBURY FALLEN HERO MEMORIAL

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 SATURDAY 2:00PM-3:00PM TEWSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY


POW.MIA Recognition Day

To Commemorate National POW/MIA Recognition Day on Friday, September 20, 2024, members of the Tewksbury's VFW Post 8164 and Tewksbury's Americal Legion Post 259 gathered at Tewksbury Town Hall to hold a brief ceremony.


71st Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement

Monday, July 22 @ 11:00AM to 12:00PM Memorial Hall at the State House. Exhibit will remain in display through 8/22/2024


Memorial Day Thank you from CMDR

CMDR Thank you message for all the work in MAY 2024


Thank You message from CMDR Oliva

Event: Tewksbury Cemetery Clean up May 4,2024


VFW POST 8164 (ALIVE AND WORKING HARD FOR COMMUNITY)

This is to advise all the Combat Veterans residing in the Town of Tewksbury that VFW Post 8164, is still conducting business in support of the community and Bedford VA. Meetings are held 2nd Monday of the month at the conference room in back of TJ Callahans Pub.


VFW POST 8164 AUXILIARY -Looking for New Members

The VFW Post 8164 Auxiliary is looking for new members. If you are a family members or Veteran and wish to take part and become a member please reach out.


Tewksbury VFW Post 8164 and its Auxiliary present Patriot Pen certificates


Voice of Democracy 2nd Place Winner- Brook Bunyun

Congratulaions to Tewksbury Memorial High School Senior, Brook Bunyun, who took second place in the State during the Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen Banquet on Sunday, Feb.5. Brooke was sponsored by your VFW Post 8164 and its Auxiliary.


Military Women's Memorial Celebrates 25yrs

Tewnty-five years ago, dedication was made to the only national memorial ever built to all women who have served in and with America's Armed Forces. Women veterans from as early as World War I joined the masses assembled along Memorial Drive to celebrate the historic occasion.


Korean War Legacy Foundation

The organization strives to preserve the memory of the Korean War and those who fought in it. With this goal in mind, our newest project, The website designed to create an online community that honors and memorializes the service of all those who fought in the Korean War. We hope to have profiles from all 22 participating nations in the war and eventually create lesson plans so that the Korean War has its rightful place in history classes across the country.


Help Wanted

Our Post is actively recruiting combat Veterans as well as members to our Auxiliary for VFW Post 8164. If you live in or near Tewksbury, Ma. area and want to join our post to make a contribution to our community, promote patriotism, and assist Veterans residing in the Bedford VA Hospital please consider becoming a member of our post by calling 978.284.9880 or go online at vfw.org.


VFW Post 8164 Virtual Post

TEWKSBURY — After selling their building at 87 Vernon St., the Tewksbury VFW wants the general public to know that they are still meeting regularly and participating in town activities. VFW Commander Vin Oliva wants to remind their members that the VFW is retaining its charter and inform anyone thinking that they’ve stopped meeting otherwise.


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Memorial Day Reminds Us Freedom Isn't Free


Ace Hardware and VFW Continue Memorial Day Tradition with Annual Flag Giveaway


250 Years of Freedom: Made Possible by America's Veterans


VFW Honors America's Service Members This Armed Forces Day


VFW Mourns the Loss of Past Commander-in-Chief Edward S. Banas Sr.


Winners of VFW Publication Contest Announced


Burger King Franchisees to Spend May Giving Back to Veterans


VFW Honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


VFW Applauds Supreme Court Decision Reaffirming Accountability for Contractors


VFW Commends White House Executive Order Advancing Research, Access to Emerging Treatments


VFW Applauds VA for Resuming Electronic Health Record Rollout in Michigan


VFW Names 2026 Top National Teachers


VFW 2026 National Youth Scholarship Winners Announced


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


VFW Announces Fifth Annual Day of Service


VFW to Crown 2026 National Youth Essay Winners Live


VFW Commends Bravery and Expertise of Operation Epic Fury Aircrew and Rescue Personnel


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Debuts New Tool to Streamline VA Benefits Assistance


Rep. Pfluger Named 2026 VFW Congressional Award Recipient


VFW Appalled Major Richard Star Act Vote Blocked for Second Time


VFW First Woman Commander Makes History Delivering Legislative Priorities to Congress


VFW Expresses Condolences for US Casualties of Operation Epic Fury


VFW Affirms its Promise to US Service Members as Operation Epic Fury Begins


VFW Honors Women's History Month


VFW Commends VA for Listening to Veterans' Voices and Rescinding Rule


VFW Named Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's Second Annual Let's Ride Challenge®


VFW Eager to Deliver 2026 Priority Goals to Congress


VFW Demands VA Rescind Disability Rating Rule Change


VFW Raises Serious Concerns Over VA Disability Rating Policy Interim Rule Change


VFW Applauds Federal Court Decision Striking Down Louisiana 'PLUS Act'


DAV and VFW Unveil Funding Recommendations for Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Honors National Black History Month


Remembering the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.


VFW Action Alert: Tell Congress to Act on the Major Richard Star Act


Sport Clips Haircuts Celebrates $1.22M Raised for Veterans' Scholarships & Thousands of Free Haircuts Given During its 2025 Help A Hero Campaign


VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military Following Operation Absolute Resolve


VFW Announces Annual Publications Contest


VFW Extends Season's Greetings


VFW Applauds Presidential Action Rescheduling Hemp-Derived Products for Treatments


Happy Sixth Birthday, Guardians


VFW Welcomes VHA Restructuring Initiatives


VFW Conveys Condolences for National Guard Members Killed, Wounded in Syria


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


VFW Applauds Common Sense Improvement to Women Veterans' Health Care


VFW Calls on VA Secretary After Second Suicide at VA Facility in 2025


VFW Commemorates National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day


Action Alert: Tell Congress Veterans Deserve Safer Treatment Options


VFW Responds to National Guard Members Shot on Patrol in DC


A Time for Gratitude and Thankfulness


Post News

Important Info for Post8164 Members

HOME FOR THE TROOPS VOLUNTEER CALL OUT

DATE: Saturday, June 6, 2026 TIME: Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m., landscaping from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. SHUTTLE LOCATION: Tuftonboro Town House - 247 Middle Rd., Tuftonboro NH 03816

Run for the Troops- Military Appreciation Day

Date: May 17, 2026 Time: 12:00- 3:00PM Location: VFW Post 2014, 32 Park Street, North Andover, MA NOTE: Open flyer and scan QR code to sign up, registration is required.

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Memorial Day Reminds Us Freedom Isn't Free

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - For nearly 127 years, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has served as the guardian of the veteran legacy, and ...

Ace Hardware and VFW Continue Memorial Day Tradition with Annual Flag Giveaway

OAK BROOK, Ill., - Ace Hardware, the world's largest hardware cooperative, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will continue th...