Christmas Party

50/50 Drawing - 1 ticket for $1 or 6 tickets for $5 - ALL proceeds to benefit the EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FUND

December 17th starting @ 5PM

Pancake Breakfast

Come out and enjoy a good meal. All proceeds go to the VFW Post 280 relief fund.

December 20th from 0800 to 1100

☕ Skip one coffee, serve a hero.

For just $5—the price of your daily cup—you can help support veterans who’ve sacrificed for our freedom. That small choice fuels big change in their lives.

Thank you for your Assitance

If you are in need of ASSISTANCE!!!

The goal of 988 is to make help more accessible, reduce stigma around seeking support, and ensure that individuals in crisis have a simple, easy-to-remember number to call when they need it most.

Missouri Crisis LinePOST 280 Information

Next Meeting

Meeting will be held at the American Legion Post starting at 6:30PM. Social starts at 5PM. Veteran Outdoor Therapy will be the guest speaker.

January 12,2026Guest Speaker - Veterans Outdoor Therapy

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WELCOME TO BOONE COUNTY VFW POST 280

Honoring the past. Serving the present. Building the future.
🏠 Welcome to Our Shared Home

Welcome to the online home of American Legion Post 202, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 280, and the Marine Corps League — three proud organizations united under one roof.

Each group brings its own rich history, values, and mission:

• American Legion Post 202: Tradition, Service, Community
• VFW Post 280: Support, Care, Legacy
• Marine Corps League: Honor, Courage, Commitment

Though we operate independently, we stand together in strength, guided by shared values and a common purpose: serving veterans, families, and our community.

We invite you to explore, connect, and join us in honoring those who serve.
 
 


Commander's Corner

Commander Ed Miller

Comrades,

At our last meeting, we voted to cancel the December meeting in favor of a joint Holiday Dinner with American Legion Post 202.


Date:  Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Time:  6:00 pm (1800 hours)
 
It has been three years since our last Holiday gathering, and I believe this is the perfect opportunity to relax, recharge, and celebrate the season together before the new year begins.

During the evening, we will proudly present the Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen awards.
 
RSVP by December 12th to Lorrie Mayes:
Email: rentalagentpost202@gmail.com
Phone: 816-582-2834

I want to sincerely thank each of you for your continued support of Boone County VFW Post 280 and for the respect we have shown to our comrades at American Legion Post 202. By working together, we strengthen both organizations and ensure our mission endures.
 
**UPDATE**
 
Comrades,

We will be holding a 50/50 Raffle for our relief Fund and the American Legion Emergency Fund for those attending the Holiday Dinner on December 17, 2025
 

In comradeship,
Edward L. Miller Jr.
Commander, VFW Post 280
 
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__From: Jobe, Jeremy C. CMOVAMC <Jeremy.Jobe@va.gov>

Sent: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 12:58 PM
To: Roy Stigers <rmstigers71@gmail.com>
Subject: Deer Donation

 

Good morning All,

I wanted to share an exciting new pilot program that Ron Graves and I launched this year called Venison for Vets. Our mission is simple but meaningful: to provide high-quality protein to veterans in our community who are facing food insecurity.

If you’re planning to harvest a deer this season and would like to participate, please reach out to Ron or me before doing so—we need to ensure we have enough freezer space available.

We’ve partnered with two local processors to support this effort:

  • Tunes Locker – Centralia (North Boone County) 573.682.2517
  • Crane’s Meat Processing – Ashland (South Boone County) 573.657.2501

Important Notes:

  • All donated meat will be ground (no specialty cuts).
  • When dropping off your deer, let the processor know it’s for the VA Venison for Vets program and provide my work cell: 573-462-2431.
  • While contributions toward processing costs are always appreciated (funding is limited), they are not required.

If you donate a deer, please send me the following details:

  1. Telecheck number and date of harvest
  2. Buck or doe
  3. Which processor you used
  4. Processor tracking number
  5. Any amount paid to the processor (if applicable)
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our veterans in a unique and impactful way. Your generosity can make a real difference.
 
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Reminders & Important Dates:

17 Dec - Food Bank Feed America @ Columbia Mall

17 Dec - Legion Post Christmas Party - NO MEETING

20 Dec - Pancake Breakfast

  • OUR MISSION

    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.
     
     

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    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.


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