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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.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

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3rd Annual Mother–Son Dance at V.F.W. Post 5978 🌟

It’s that special time of year again! Join us for our 3rd Annual Mother–Son Dance — a night dedicated to celebrating the bond between mothers and their sons.

📅 May 8th, 20266:30 PM 📍 V.F.W. Post 5978 — Nashville, GA

💲 Admission:

  • $30 per mother & son

  • $10 for each additional child 🍽️ Meal included with every ticket

Enjoy music, dancing, dinner, and memories that will last a lifetime.


Join Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 5978

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice secured the freedoms we cherish today, and their memory will never be forgotten.

Please join us for our Memorial Day Service:

📅 Date: May 25
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 801 Tifton Highway, Nashville, GA 31639

We invite all veterans, families, and community members to come together in remembrance, gratitude, and patriotism.

"All gave some, some gave all.”


VFW Lounge Open to the Public

Welcome to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Lounge at Berrien County VFW Post 5978.

We proudly welcome veterans, families, friends, and the local community to enjoy a friendly, laid-back atmosphere where you can unwind after work, relax with friends, and grab a cold drink. Whether you're stopping in after work or just looking for a place to relax, our lounge is open and ready for you.

Open to the Public
Everyone is welcome during regular lounge hours unless otherwise noted for private events or special functions.

Hours of Operation
Monday – Saturday: 3:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Location
Nashville

To all our regulars, we appreciate you more than you know. You’re what makes this place special, and to those who’ve been thinking about coming out, consider this your invitation. Come see what The V is all about.

Stop by, kick back, and support local veterans programs with every visit.


!!UPDATE!! Due to the dry conditions and a burn ban in effect until further notice, we will not be hosting our flag retirement ceremony.

VFW Post 5978 sends our thoughts and prayers to those in the affected areas. We will post an updated time when we get one. Stay safe out there!

                                             🚫 THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED 🚫

V.F.W. Post 5978 – Flag Retirement Ceremony May 9th • 8:00 AM

V.F.W. Post 5978 will be conducting a formal Flag Retirement Ceremony on May 9th at 8:00 AM. If you have never witnessed this respectful and meaningful tradition, we invite you to stop by the post and observe the ceremony as it is performed.

This is a powerful opportunity to learn how our nation’s colors are honorably retired and to join the community in showing respect for the flag and what it represents.

If you have a flag that needs to be retired, please bring it on May 9th. 


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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.

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Inclement weather

Due to the inclement weather expected for tomorrow Jan. 9 please consider closing your post to protect our veterans and your patrons until after the storm passes. - Commander Schreiber

Happy Veterans Day

Veterans Day message from the State Commander. Georgia Stands TALL!

National News

Important info from National VFW

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That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.