Veterans Urban Farm Memorial Day Celebration

Join CCUA at our Veterans Urban Farm for a meaningful Memorial Day celebration as we come together to honor and remember our fallen veterans.

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Next Meeting

Meeting will be held at the American Legion Post starting at 6PM.

June 9th, 2025

Military Mornings

Military Morning is held every second Wednesday at Truman's Bar & Grill.

June 11th, 20257:30 to 8:30

NEW Members

To become one of the 'elite' contact VFW Post 280 by clicking below:

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Donations Accepted

Consider donating to the Boone County VFW Post 280 Relief Fund.

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Suits for Soldiers

At Elks Lodge #2517, Osage Beach, MO on September 29th from 0900-1400

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Voice of Democracy & Patriot's Pen

2025-2026 Theme for the year "How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”

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WELCOME TO BOONE COUNTY VFW POST 280

No One Does More for Veterans
 

 

Welcome to Boone County VFW Post 280

At Boone County VFW Post 280, we proudly serve as a cornerstone of camaraderie, service, and remembrance in our community. We are dedicated to honoring the legacy of all veterans who have sacrificed in service to our nation.

Whether you're a veteran seeking fellowship, a community member looking to support our mission, or simply exploring more about us, you'll find a home here. From honoring those who served to actively giving back, our Post thrives as a hub for fostering unity and traditions.

We invite you to explore our website to learn about our programs, events, and how we continue to make a difference. Thank you for joining us in celebrating, remembering, and building a stronger community together.

Welcome to our family – where service, sacrifice, and patriotism are honored every day.

  

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Dear Friends and Community Partners,

We invite you to join us for a heartfelt Memorial Day Celebration at the Veterans Urban Farm on Tuesday, May 27th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 1207 Smith Street, Columbia.

This day is a time for remembrance, connection, and community. We will gather to honor the lives of veterans lost to war and suicide, to reflect on their service and sacrifice, and to celebrate the impact they made on our lives and country.

The day will include:

  • A Veteran Dedication Ceremony from 12:00–12:30 PM

  • Community Resource Booths featuring local Veteran Service Organizations

  • Backyard BBQ 

  • Yard Games and Kids Activities

  • Farm Fresh Produce Giveaway

  • Art Therapy Activities for all ages, focused on mental wellness through creative expression

Whether you're a veteran, family member, friend, or supporter, we welcome you to stand with us in remembering and honoring those we’ve lost while celebrating the strength and resilience of our veteran community.

Thank you for being a part of this important day.

With gratitude,

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Crystal Wiggins (She/They)

Veterans Program Manager

Columbia Center For Urban Agriculture 
(816) 579-1897 
Crystal@ColumbiaUrbanAg.org
ColumbiaUrbanAg.org
1207 Smith Street, Columbia MO 65201
 

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.
 
 

Commander's Corner

Commander Ed Miller


 

A Message from Your Commander, Ed Miller (Marine)

Fellow veterans, families, and supporters,


It is my distinct honor to serve as the Commander of VFW Post 280. As a veteran, I understand the sacrifices made in service to our country, and I am deeply committed to ensuring that those sacrifices are honored, remembered, and supported.


At VFW Post 280, we stand together as a family—united by duty, camaraderie, and a shared dedication to preserving the legacy of those who came before us. Through community outreach, veteran assistance programs, and commemorative ceremonies, we uphold the traditions of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and strive to make a lasting impact.


As your Commander, my mission is to lead with integrity, foster meaningful connections, and ensure that VFW Post 280 remains a strong and welcoming place for all veterans. I encourage each of you to take part in our efforts, share your stories, and help strengthen the bonds that make this organization so special.


Thank you for your service, your support, and your dedication to honoring our nation’s heroes.


Yours in service,
Ed Miller
Commander, VFW Post 280

 


Buddy Poppies

Each poppy represents our fallen service members. Join us in wearing a Buddy Poppy to remember our heroes and support those in need.
 


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VFW Post 280 Auxiliary

Auxiliary

Dedicated to serving veterans, military families, and communities. Join us in making a difference through support, advocacy, and camaraderie.

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VFW Post 280 Riders Group

Riders Group

Riding with pride and purpose. Our group of veterans and motorcycle enthusiasts support veteran causes and foster camaraderie through community event

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VFW Post 280 Honor Guard

Honor Guard

Our VFW Honor Guard proudly serves at ceremonies and events, paying tribute to veterans and their families.
 

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Veterans Urban Farm

Crystal Wiggins

Mark and Carol Stevenson’s Veterans Urban Farm is a place for Veterans to benefit from the therapeutic, vocational, and recreational aspects of horticulture in a supportive, community-centered environment.

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American Legion Post 202

Legion Post 202

Herbert Williams American Legion Post 202 is located in Columbia, Missouri. It is a veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness.
 

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Veterans Outdoor Therapy

VOT

Veteran’s Outdoor Therapy strives to provide fully paid Outdoor Adventures for America’s heroes in a way to honor their service.

 


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Tee It Up for the Troops

Tee It Up for the Troops is a 501(c)(3) that provide needed assistance to military veterans.  
 

 


3rd Annual Golf Event

Submariners' Advocacy Group

We are an association of veteran Submariners, all having earned and received the US Navy designation of Qualified in Submarines (SS)
 
 

 

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Guardian Hills Veterans Healing Center

Guardian Hills

Guardian Hills Veterans Healing Center developed a short-duration, immersive residential retreat program to serve Midwestern Veterans and their immediate families.

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JOIN THE VFW

Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. 

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.

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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.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.