Atascosa County VFW Post 4853

Atascosa County VFW Post 4853 VFW Post 4853 serves the veterans and the communities of Atascosa County, TX By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000.

The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together an

d formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI Bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans. Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010. Annually, the more than 1.7 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.

02/25/2025

🚑 FREE & Low-Cost Mobile Health Clinic Coming to CBC Pleasanton! 🩺💙

📅 Date: February 26, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Coastal Bend College - Pleasanton
📍 1411 Bensdale Rd, Pleasanton, TX 78064

The Women's & Men's Health Services Mobile Unit will be on campus providing FREE and low-cost healthcare services to students, staff, and community members. No insurance required!

💙 Services Offered:
✅ Exams, labs, & medications on-site
✅ Primary & preventive care for acute/chronic conditions
✅ Routine health screenings & annual checkups
✅ STI screenings & treatments
✅ Birth control & pregnancy tests
✅ Pap smears & mammogram referrals
✅ Vasectomy referrals
✅ Emergency contraception & more!

📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to schedule your appointment or visit www.wamhs.org
📞 For more info, call 361-453-4221

Don't miss this opportunity to prioritize your health—spread the word and bring a friend! 💙

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02/23/2025

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02/18/2025

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FREE Produce Bag Giveaway for Seniors!
Share this post to help us reach more seniors over 62! 🍅🥕🥬🧅

We're teaming up with HealthTexas to bring you FREE produce 🥦
📅 Thursday, February 20th | 10AM - NOON
📍 Community Medicare Partners
8645 N State Hwy 16, Poteet, TX 78065

What to expect:
✅ FREE Produce Bag (while supplies last)
✅ Raffle prizes (while supplies last)
✅ Get answers to Medicare/Medicaid questions

We hope to see you there! ❤️

02/18/2025


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Save the Date to help a fellow veteran with medical expenses. March 9th at the Lytle VFW Post.
03/03/2024

Save the Date to help a fellow veteran with medical expenses. March 9th at the Lytle VFW Post.

Atascosa County VFW Post 4853 is out with the Poteet VFW post tonight supporting the Youth of Atascosa County at the At...
01/14/2024

Atascosa County VFW Post 4853 is out with the Poteet VFW post tonight supporting the Youth of Atascosa County at the Atascosa County Livestock Show Auction.

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809 Oak Street
Jourdanton, TX
78026

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