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Meeting will be held at the American Legion Post starting at 6:30PM. Social starts at 5PM

January 12,2026Guest Speaker - TBD

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

20 December 2025 0800 to 1100

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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,

We voted to cancel our December Meeting in favor a joint Holiday meal with the American Legion, and they also voted to have this joint meal and since it has been a long three years since we last had a Holiday Meal, I felt it was appropriate that we take this time to have a period of relaxation and recharge our batteries for the ensuing year. We have had a busy year for our post we have accomplished a lot of good things, and we need to continue working on helping the community and our Veterans in need. We will also have our Voice of Democracy and Patriot Pen awards on that night as well, the dinner will be December 17, 2025, and will start around 5pm, as more information comes available i will get the information to you, this will be an RSVP event so that we have a good head count there will be a flyer coming out soon for this event.

I want to thank everyone for their continued support of Post VFW 280 and the respect that we have shown Post 202 and the continued effort of working together to make both organizations stronger going forward. Again, Thank you.

Thank you,
Edward L. Miller Jr.
Commander
VFW Post 280  
 
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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 9-9:30 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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Marc Garduno

Quartermaster General

VFW National Headquarters

406 W. 34th Street

Kansas City, MO 64111

Direct: 816.968.1179

Fax: 816.968.1189

www.vfw.org

 

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 From: Shayne Cook <shayne@resolveroofing.com>

Sent: Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 08:15:34 AM CST
Subject: Free Roof Give away for a Veteran

Good Morning Guys, 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


----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Paul Hobbs <pshobbs62@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 01:23:52 PM CST
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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Please find a digital copy of the Boonville Daily News Veteran's Pride for Cooper County. A few of our members are in the guide. I have a few printed and bound copies if folks want them for around $1.50 each (one dollar and fifty cents).  Let me know and I can bring them to the meeting. They are printed very nicely - like a magazine.


Will

William Johnson, COL (RET) USA, CGFM
17593 Blackberry Ct., Boonville, MO 65233
Cell 573.999.9904 Email: pointtechnology06@yahoo.com
 
 

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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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