U.S. ARMED FORCES

The Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force & Coast Guard are the Armed Forces of the United States. The Army & Air National Guard are reserve components of their services, operating partly under state authority.

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ARMY

As one of the three military departments (Army, Navy, and Air Force) reporting to the Department of Defense, the Army provides the ground forces that protect the United States and is the largest and oldest service in the U.S. military.

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MARINE CORPS

Although a component of the Department of the Navy, the Marine Corps command structure includes Marine Expeditionary Forces and Aircraft Wings and maintains amphibious & ground units for contingency & combat operations.

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On, above, and below the water, the Navy is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces, and as the world's largest and most powerful Navy in existence, it is a major deterrent to aggression around the world.

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With a rapid, flexible, and lethal air and space capability that can deliver forces anywhere in the world within hours, the Air Force conducts independent air operations and provides air support for land & naval forces.

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COAST GUARD

The Coast Guard provides law and maritime safety enforcement, marine and environmental protection, and military naval support. Part of the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, the Coast Guard operates under the Navy during times of war.

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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.

 

News & Events

Upcoming events

Click above to view events.

View Local, State and National events. 

Membership

Membership Details

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

			
 

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

			

				
					

						Month of the Military Child
						Entire Month of April
					

					

						Military Saves Month
						Entire Month of April
					

					

						April Fool’s Day
						April 1
					

					

						Gold Star Spouses Day
						
							
April 5

					

					

						The United States entered World War I
						April 6, 1917
					

					

						 National Former POW Recognition Day
						 April 9
					

					

						Passover
						April 12 to April 20, 2025
					

					

						Air Force Reserve Birthday
						April 14
					

					

						Purple Up! Day
						April 15
					

					

						Good Friday
						April 18, 2025
					

					

						Easter
						April 20, 2025
					

					

						Earth Day
						April 22
					

					

						Army Reserve Birthday
						April 23
					

					

						National Military Brats Day
						April 30

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.

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

You can also take 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/

 
Event

On 25 Apr 2025(Friday) the Post will be having a movie night. The movie will be Fly Boyz (PG-13).

Movie starts at 7:00pm or 1900 local. Popcorn, finger foods will be served.

 

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:
 
 
Watch the Video below:
 
 
Crown Royal Purple Bag Project
Crown Royal is a proud supporter of Packages From Home, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization, whose mission is to send care and comfort packages to deployed American military heroes stationed in active duty around the world.  
 

Crown Royal believes that it's not about what you have, but what you give and how you give it.

That's why Crown Royal is honored to partner with Packages From Home to turn donated Crown Royal Bags into care packages for active American military heroes around the world.

With your help, we have packed over 1 MILLION BAGS and counting.

Crown Royal Purple Bag Project
 
 
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.
 
 

 

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.
2nd 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.
 
For questions about Vet Center services or coming events, please visit https://www.vetcenter.va.gov/ or call 318-861-1776 and ask for Garett Juneau.
 
Country Music & Dancing

Join us 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:

 

Coffee & Connection

 

Join us every Sunday from 8 am to 10 am for Coffee and some fellowship with fellow Post members.
No Coffee on 20 April due to Easter
 
 
For more information click the Facebook link below:

 Military Humor

The morning radio announcer on the AFES station in Anchorage AK was giving the time one morning at 8 AM. He said, for those of you in the Air Force, it is 8 AM, The Army, it is 0800 hours, the Navy, it is 8 bells, and for the Marines, the little hand is on the 8 and the big hand is on the 12.

 


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