WELCOME TO GANDY-BROWN VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 4588

No One Does More For Veterans

It is yesterday's defenders of freedom that make up Today's VFW.

 
Veterans of every generation know service doesn't end when you leave the military. They look out for one another and offer hope.
 
To our fellow Veterans of Foreign Wars, we are here for you and invite you to join us. Your courage and sacrifices have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace, and we welcome you into our ranks to become part of our elite group whose member's common bond is the battlefield.
 


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OUR MISSION

Our Mission: 

To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts, serve our veterans, the military, & our communities, and advocate on behalf of all veterans. 

Our Vision: 

Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.

 

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Membership

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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.

Announcements

Post 4588 Newsletter

September 2025 Edition

In September, there are several military-related events and observances:

September 2, 2025 - VJ (Victory over Japan) Day

September 1, 2025 - Labor Day

September 11, 2025 - Patriot Day

Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.

September 18, 2025 - Air Force Birthday

September 19, 2025 - POW/MIA Recognition Day

A time set aside to remember those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are missing in action (MIA)

September 28, 2025 - Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day

A day set aside to honor the mothers and families of our nation's fallen service members.

 

Veteran suicide prevention

If you’re a Veteran in a mental health crisis and you’re thinking about hurting yourself—or you know a Veteran who’s considering this—get help right away. You’re not alone.

How do I talk to someone right now?

If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, connect with our caring, qualified Veterans Crisis Line responders for confidential help. Many of them are Veterans themselves. This service is private, free, and available 24/7.

Heres how you can connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder, anytime day or night:

You can alsotake these actions:

  • Call 911.

  • Go to the nearest emergency room.

  • Go directly to your nearest VA medical center. It doesn’t matter what your discharge status is or if you’re enrolled in VA health care.
    Find your nearest VA medical center

https://www.va.gov/health-care/health-needs-conditions/mental-health/suicide-prevention/

 
Guitars 4 Vets  
Over the past twelve years, our organization has refined a guitar instruction program aimed at providing Veterans struggling with physical injuries, PTSD, and other emotional distress a unique therapeutic alternative. 
G4V pursues its mission to share the healing power of music by providing free guitar instruction, a new acoustic guitar and a guitar accessory kit in a structured program run by volunteers, primarily through the Department of Veterans Affairs facilities and community-based medical centers.
Here is the information for the local Chapter here in Shreveport:
Carl Townley
510 East Stoner Avenue
Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, United States 
la.shreveport@guitarsforvets.org                
Check out our website for more information:
Guitars 4 Vets  
Watch the Video below: 
 Guitars 4 Vets Video                
 
Military Records  
Veterans, did you know that the National Archives can provide you with a copy of your DD-214? 
Our online eVetRecs system lets you request your, or your relative's, military personnel records.
Veteran Records
 

Shreveport Vet Center
The Vet Center/Mobile Vet Center will also be in many area communities soon. So, review and share the dates/times on upcoming outreach efforts. 
Established community partners are welcome to coordinate outreach efforts.  
Upcoming Vet Center and MVC Outreach Events: Vet Center: 
4th Wednesday each month: 
Information/Outreach/Intake at 1255 Shreveport Barksdale Highway
MVC Outreach  
2nd Wednesday of each month:  Gregg County V.S.O.'s Office in Longview, TX. 
2nd Thursday of each month:  East Texas Crisis Center Thrift Store in Nacogdoches, TX.  
3nd Friday of each month:  Lincoln Parish Library in Ruston, LA. 
3rd Tuesday of each month:  Texarkana CBOC in Texarkana, TX.  
4th Tuesday of each month:  Monroe CBOC in Monroe, LA.  
or call 318-861-1776 and ask for Garett Juneau.For questions about Vet Center services or coming events, please visit https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/ 

 

Post Events

Meeting

Next meeting will be held on the 16 September 2025.

General meeting will start at 6:00pm or 1800 local and then break out at 6:30pm or 1830

 

Movie

On 19 September 2025 (Friday) the Post will be having a movie night. The movie will be Replacements. Movie starts at 7:00pm or 1900 local.


Country Music & Dancing 
Every Saturday from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm for live Country Western Music & Dancing.
Open to the public
$10 Cover charge
Doors open at 4:30 pm
For more information to include the bands that will be playing follow us Facebook, see link below:
Post 4588 Music and Dancing 
 
Coffee & Connection
Join us every Sunday from 8 am to 10 am for Coffee and some fellowship with fellow Post members.



Recruitment

The 12th District Honor Guard is always looking for members to help with presenting military honors at funerals as well as presenting the colors at various events. Meetings are the First Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm local at Post 5951 if interested.

 
 
Military Humor

Why did the chicken avoid the military draft?

To avoid being placed in the same unit as Colonel Sanders.






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