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VFW Post 280 wishes EVERYONE and their family a SAFE and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Wreaths Across America

Meet at the Post 8:30-900 am to be at Jacksonville by 10:30 for the ceremony at 1100 am we will also have scrambled egg and sausage, coffee we also will have 15-passanger shuttle.

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Christmas Party

RSVP with Lorrie at the American Legion. rentalagentpost202@gmail.com

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

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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.

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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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🎄 Let’s make this holiday brighter for Boone County families! Boone County VFW Post 280 & Auxiliary are adopting families in need this season. 💵 Every dollar donated to our Relief Fund provides meals, gifts, and comfort right here at home.

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WELCOME TO BOONE COUNTY VFW POST 280

Honoring the past. Serving the present. Building the future.
 Welcome to Boone County VFW Post 280

Welcome to the heart of veteran camaraderie and community service in Boone County.  VFW Post 280 and the Auxiliary proudly stand as a beacon of tradition, resilience, and forward-thinking leadership. Whether you're a veteran, a family member, a supporter, or a curious neighbor, you've found a place where service is honored, voices are heard, and connections are forged.

Here at Post 280, we blend the legacy of military service with modern outreach—hosting impactful events, advocating for veteran rights, supporting families, and fostering partnerships that uplift our entire community. From funeral honors to legislative advocacy, from sponsor recognition to digital engagement, we are committed to making every effort count.

We invite you to explore, engage, and stand with us. Together, we preserve the past, serve the present, and shape a future worthy of those who’ve worn the uniform.

Commander's Corner

Commander Ed Miller

Commander’s Corner – December 2025

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.
 

In comradeship,
Edward L. Miller Jr.
Commander, VFW Post 280
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***UPDATE***

Update for the Wreaths Across America on December 13, 2025, please respond to this email so we have a head count for heading to National Cemetery at Jacksonville meet at the American Legion 8:30-900 am to be at Jacksonville by 10:30 for the ceremony at 1100 am we will also have scrambled egg and sausage, coffee we also will have 15-passanger shuttle bus.
 
 
Comrades,

Here is the information I have for the December 13, 2025, Wreaths across America at the Military Cemetery at Jacksonville. (This up dated info is from Chris Raymer):

 
I’m going to post a HOTH mission on this when it gets a little closer. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 on the 13th of December. I generally have the guy's stage at 10:00 AM to prepare for the arrival of guests. The PGR will assist with parking cars and the handicapped. A few may be asked to drive golf carts to assist with this. Just prior to the beginning of the event, the PGR and anyone else that would care to stand the flag line, will gather at the committal shelter for the flag line. 

  As a rule, there are plenty of people to set the wreaths. It’s generally like opening morning of trout season. But if the weather is bad, there may not be many people. The wreaths are distributed throughout the cemetery, so there won’t be much to worry about. We usually help with tearing the boxes down and placing them on pallets. It pretty quick and easy. I do appreciate all the help we can get. 
Thanks
Chris Raymer, ASC

Comrade Will Johnson has graciously offered up his 15-passenger shuttle bus for the trip to Jacksonville anyone wanting to ride the shuttle please be at the American Legion between 8:30 and 9 on December 13, 2025, to be up at Jacksonville by 10:30 Ceremony starts at 11am
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Adjutants and Quartermasters,

We’ve received some inquiries regarding the status of the alternative caps. Please inform your District and Post leaders that the VFW Store will commence taking online pre-sales starting Tuesday, December 2nd. We expect these orders to be fulfilled sometime between mid to end of month January. Embroidery of these caps will follow the instructions spelled out in MoP Section 803. Since there is limited space for only 18 characters, we will adhere strictly to the titles and abbreviations for only the titles available in the drop down. Starting Dec 2nd, caps will be available at this link https://www.vfwstore.org/ category/vfw/ uniformcapandnametags

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Thank you,

Marc Garduno

Quartermaster General

VFW National Headquarters

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From: Shayne Cook shayne@resolveroofing.com

Subject: Free Roof Give away for a Veteran

I attached below a PDF of the flyer for the roof giveaway. Along with a link where applicants can apply. We are running this until December 15th, and winner will be announced on Christmas Day! Give away details are in the link below, thank you for helping spread awareness for this give away! 




 

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Comrades,


If you have any information on this, please contact Paul Hobbs 

Thank you
Ed Miller 
Commander
VFW Post 280


From: Paul Hobbs <pshobbs62@gmail.com>
 
Subject: Tank item stolen

Greetings,

I announced at the meeting last night that one of the driver periscope windows on our Sheridan tank has been stolen.  

Any information about people on or in the tank recently would be a great help.  We have not determined when the item was taken. 

I am attempting to review our security system history to see if there may be something there.

This is greatly disturbing to me that someone would do this. 

Paul

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The Missouri Veterans Commission will be at the Truman VA in the Patient Education Center, Classroom D, on the last Monday of most months between the hours of 0800 and 1200.  I say "most Mondays” because there are certain months (like October) where we have Commission meetings on the last Monday of the month and thus are not able to be there.  At these clinics, veterans and their spouses can sit down with an attorney and draft a will, power of attorney for healthcare and/or finances, advanced directives and beneficiary deeds FREE of charge.  The best way for your members to ensure they are served at one of these clinics is for them to submit an online request for an appointment at mvc.dps.mo.gov/will-clinic- reservation, or by calling (573) 522-4224.
 
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Reminders & Important Dates:

05 Dec - Poker Night

13 Dec - Wreath Laying at Jacksonville Cemetery

17 Dec - Food Bank Feed America @ Columbia Mall

17 Dec - Legion Post Christmas Party - NO MEETING

20 Dec - Pancake Breakfast

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