Veterans of Foreign Wars • Vancouver, Washington
About VFW Post 7824
Veterans helping Veterans through service, advocacy, camaraderie, remembrance, youth programs, and community involvement throughout Vancouver and Southwest Washington.
Who We Are
Local Service With a Lasting Mission
VFW Post 7824 brings together eligible Veterans who share the experience of service overseas and a continuing commitment to fellow Veterans, military families, and the community.
Our members serve through Veteran assistance, legislative advocacy, community outreach, patriotic education, youth programs, remembrance activities, and fellowship. Community supporters, families, and partner organizations also play an important role in helping the Post carry out its mission.
Post recognition: Post 7824 earned All-State and All-American honors for 2025–2026 and 2020–2021, and was recognized as a 2026 National Community Service Post. These honors reflect the work of Post members, volunteers, leaders, and community partners.
Where We Serve
Vancouver and Southwest Washington
Post 7824 serves Veterans and families from its Post home at 400 N. Andresen Road in Vancouver, Washington. The Post supports local programs, hosts meetings and public events, and connects people with reliable Veteran resources.
Post 7824 is part of VFW District 6, the VFW Department of Washington, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars national organization. Each level has distinct responsibilities, and all share a commitment to service and advocacy.
VFW Mission
Foster camaraderie among United States Veterans of overseas conflicts, serve Veterans, the military, and communities, and advocate on behalf of all Veterans.
VFW Vision
Ensure Veterans are respected for their service, receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made.
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Learn More About VFW Post 7824
Use these pages to learn about our purpose, leadership, membership, organizational relationships, history, and location.
Our Mission
Review the principles and commitments that guide Post service, remembrance, patriotism, and comradeship.
View Our MissionOfficers
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Meet Our OfficersMembership
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Explore MembershipOur Organization
See how Post 7824 connects with District 6, the Department of Washington, VFW National, and partner organizations.
Explore Our OrganizationHistory & Traditions
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Explore History & TraditionsVisit Post 7824
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Plan Your VisitContinuing to Serve
What We Do
Post 7824 turns the VFW mission into practical local service.
Veteran Support
Connect Veterans, service members, survivors, and families with trusted benefits, claims, assistance, and crisis resources.
Community Service
Strengthen the Vancouver area through volunteer work, partnerships, outreach, and support for local needs.
Youth & Education
Encourage civic learning, patriotic reflection, scholarships, essay programs, and positive youth engagement.
Remembrance & Fellowship
Honor service and sacrifice while building the camaraderie that helps Veterans connect, participate, and belong.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
A National Legacy Since 1899
Post 7824 carries forward a mission that began when Veterans joined together to secure the care, benefits, and recognition they had earned.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States traces its roots to organizations formed in 1899 by Veterans of the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection. Those early Veterans organized because many returned home wounded or sick without adequate medical care or pensions.
The VFW became a powerful national voice for Veteran benefits, health care, memorials, education, military families, and legislative advocacy. That work continues through local Posts, Districts, Departments, and the national organization.
- 1.3 million+ VFW and VFW Auxiliary members
- 5,556 VFW Posts worldwide
- 5.4 million Volunteer hours contributed annually
- $43.5 million Donated annually to local community-service projects
- 164,000 Veterans assisted with new VA claims in fiscal year 2025
National figures are from the VFW fact sheet updated December 2025 and primarily reflect fiscal year 2025.
What Guides Us
VFW Core Values
These national VFW values guide service, advocacy, stewardship, and community leadership.
- Always put the interests of our members first
- Treat donors as partners in our cause
- Promote patriotism
- Honor military service
- Ensure the care of Veterans and their families
- Serve our communities
- Promote a positive image of the VFW
- Respect the diversity of Veteran opinions
A Voice for Veterans
VFW National monitors legislation, testifies before Congress, and advocates for Veterans, service members, families, and survivors. Because priorities can change, the official VFW page remains the authoritative source for current legislative goals.
Connect With Us
Visit or Contact Post 7824
Learn more about membership, attend a public event, ask about Veteran resources, or find a way to support local programs. Meeting times, event details, and access requirements may change, so confirm current information before traveling.
Veterans Crisis Line
Call 988, then press 1 • Text 838255 • Chat online
Page revision 2026.09.19-r4 • National and Post sources reviewed .
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