Veterans of Wars All-American Post 10904

 

Welcome to your online resource for everything related to our VFW Post... and there's a lot! We're comprised of eligible veterans of overseas combat areas and our family members, who serve as our Auxiliary. The Post and Auxiliary work seamlessly to accomplish incredible things together.

We meet at the Coffee County Veterans Building: 130 Shelton Road in Manchester, Tennessee; on the first Monday of each month (except for December). Free dinner begins at 6 PM, followed by our meeting. The Veterans Building is a tobacco and alcohol-free facility, although a covered smoking area is provided. This creates a clean, relaxed place of military honor. Our meetings are well-attended, lively and informative.

If you meet eligibility requirements, you'll find no better VFW Post in Tennessee than right here! Life Membership in VFW pays for itself with the incredible benefits members enjoy... but the best part is the camaraderie we share together. We all get along, form lasting relationships and truly care about one another here... and have fun serving veterans, their families and our community!

This short introductory video is a little dated and, while an update is in the works, it sums up who were are and what makes us so different. For the latest information and news, visit our Post 10904 Facebook Page using the icon in the upper left, or lower right, corner of the page!

VFW Seeking Exceptional Teachers to Honor

Manchester’s Veterans of Foreign Wars All-American Post 10904 Commander Kimberly King is pleased to announce the kick-off of this year’s VFW Smart/Maher Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year nomination period.

Without our nation’s veterans, America wouldn't be the great nation it is today. Our youth deserve to learn about our rich history, traditions and the role of our veterans in creating and shaping America.

Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects elementary, middle, and high school teachers to participate in this program.

Current certified/licensed teachers of grades K-12 can be nominated by fellow teachers, students, family members, other interested individuals, or even nominate themselves. Teachers who promote civic responsibility, flag etiquette and patriotism, and strive to help students develop a better understanding of democratic values and beliefs, are prime candidates for this award. Nominations are to be submitted to the local VFW Post.

Nominated teachers compete at the local VFW Post level with one winner in each of the K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 grade levels advancing to the District level competition; with those winners advancing to the State level. First Place State Teachers of the Year then advance to VFW National Headquarters for final competition at the national level.

The VFW enacted the Teacher of the Year program in 1999 as a way to identify and recognize America’s best educators, annually recognizing the nation’s top teachers who instill a sense of national pride in students by regularly teaching citizenship education topics and promoting America’s history and traditions effectively.

The deadline for nominations is October 31st. Those interested in submitting a teacher nomination are encouraged to contact VFW Post 10904 Commander Kimberly King at (251) 554-8836 or by email at flygal46@yahoo.com for more information.

For additional details visit: vfw.org/TeacheroftheYear

 

September 14 - VFW Monthly Meeting

This meeting was delayed one week in observance of Labor Day. Dinner will be served at 6 pm followed by our meetings. All are encouraged and invited to attend. 

September 12 - Patriot Day Ceremony

Our own Lamar Wilkie will serve as Master of Ceremonies for this special 25th anniversary program to remember the events of September 11, 2001 and to honor our First Responders. It will be held at the Coffee County Veterans Building: 130 Shelton Road in Manchester, beginning at 11 AM.

September 15 - Operation Joy practice

Meet at 12:30 pm at the Post building.

September 22 - Operation Joy

Join us as we perform at Brookdale Assisted Living at 2 pm followed by our performance at Morning Pointe at 3:15 pm. Both in Tullahoma. 

September 18 and 19 - Annual Common John BBQ Fundraiser

This is a fabulous event, created and organized to support our Post by our friends at Common John Brewery in Manchester. Time to be announced. You won't want to miss the fun. Music and great food for all. 

September 29 - Operation Joy / Veterans of Foreign Wars Birthday

Join us at Autumn Oaks Assisted Living Center at 1:30 pm for our USO style, music/comedy award winning program. Also on this date, we celebrate the 127th anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  Founded in 1899 on this date. 

September 30 - Honor Flight of Middle Tennessee

Honor flight will host veterans to tour Washington DC.  Details to follow.  If interested, please email us at admin@vfwpost10904.com 

October 3 - Old Timer's Day Parade and Fair

Our Post will be a part of this annual event with an entry in the parade as well as a booth on Manchester square.  CDR King will be face painting to raise money for our Post.  All are invited to help and/or attend. 

October 5 - VFW Monthly Meeting

Dinner will be served at 6 pm followed by our meetings. All are invited to attend.

October 8 - VFW District 5 Meeting

The quarterly meeting for the Posts in District 5 will be held at the Franklin County VFW: 6200 AEDC Road in Estill Springs.

October 10 - VFW Ghosts of History Tour

Join us at the Manchester City Cemetery where we will talk about the history of the cemetery as well as some of those interred there.  Time to be announced at a later date. 

October 13 - Operation Joy practice / U.S. Navy Birthday

Meet at 12:30 pm at the Post building. Also the U.S. Navy's 251st Birthday. Founded in 1775

October 17 - VFW Post 10904 Children's Halloween Party

Join us from 5 to 7 pm for a fun-filled time for children ages 12 and under. Games, snacks and fun shows. 

October 20 - Operation Joy

We will perform at Brookdale Assisted Living Center at 2 pm followed by our performance at Morning Pointe at 3:15 pm. Both in Tullahoma.

October 24 - VFW Ghosts of History Tour

Join us at Manchester City Cemetery where we will talk about the history of the cemetery as well as some of those interred there.  Time to be announced. 

October 27 - Operation Joy

Operation Joy will perform at Autumn Oaks Assisted Living Center starting at 1:30 pm. 

 

October 31 - VFW Monthly Breakfast

Join us from 7-9:30 am for a delicious all-you-can-eat breakfast.  This is the main fundraiser for our Post.

Please note that we do not have a VFW monthly fundraiser breakfast in November.  

November 2 - VFW Monthly Meeting

Join us for dinner at 6 pm followed by our monthly meeting.

November 7 - Seventh Annual Veterans Day Ceremony and Parade

Our annual parade will begin at 10 am followed by our ceremony at 11 am.  The theme for this year's parade and ceremony is "America 250".  Jim Dobson, retired Army Major, will be our Master of Ceremonies.  

New this year: Children are encouraged to enter their decorated bikes, wagons and/or scooters. Children will line up at the intersection of S. Spring Street and Hwy 41. 

Registration is required. Email CDR Kimberly King for info. 

November 10 - Operation Joy practice / U. S. Marine Corps Birthday

Join us at 12:30 pm at the Post building for practice of our Operation Joy program for November.  Also, the U.S. Marine Corps celebrates it's 251st Birthday.  Founded in 1775.

November 17 - Operation Joy 

Op Joy will perform at Brookdale Assisted Living Center at 2 pm followed by our performance at Morning Pointe at 3:15 pm. Both in Tullahoma. 

November 24 - Operation Joy

We will perform at Autumn Oaks Assisted Living at 1:30 pm.

November 26 - Thanksgiving

Join us at the Post if you wish to enjoy Thanksgiving among friends at 4 pm. Bring a dish. The main course will be provided. 

December - Please note that we do not have a meeting or fundraiser breakfast in December

December 1 - Operation Joy practice

Join us at 12:30 pm at the Post building where we will practice our Christmas songs

December 5 - Coffee County Veterans Association Christmas Party

All are invited to join us at 5 pm for our annual, spirited Christmas party.  Dinner will be served followed by our "Dirty Santa Gift Exchange".  Please bring only fun, inexpensive gifts to share and exchange. Details to follow. 

December 8 - Operation Joy

Join us for our Christmas program at Brookdale Assisted Living Center starting at 2 pm followed by our performance at Morning Pointe at 3:15 pm. Both in Tullahoma.

December 19 - Wreaths Across America

A kick-off event will begin at 9 am on Manchester square followed by our ceremony at Beech Grove Cemetery at 11 am. Details to follow. 

December 15 - Operation Joy

Join us at Autumn Oaks Assisted Living at 1:30 pm for our annual lively Christmas program. 

December 20 - Space Force Birthday

The U.S. Space Force celebrates it's 7th birthday this date. Founded in 2019

December 25 - Christmas