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VFW Post 76

Founded in 1917 by veterans of the Spanish American War, VFW Post 76 is the oldest post in Texas and has long been a place where those who served everywhere from Normandy to Baghdad could meet up, socialize and help one another.

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WELCOME TO POST 76 SAM HOUSTON POST

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment

Chartered in 1917, VFW Post 76 is the oldest VFW Post in Texas. Located inside the historic Petty House along San Antonio’s River Walk, we proudly serve veterans, military families, and our surrounding community.

We honor the service and sacrifice of America’s veterans, advocate for those who served, and create opportunities for fellowship and community connection. Whether you are a veteran, a family member, or a neighbor, we invite you to learn more about Post 76 and become part of our community.

 

OCTOBER 2026 ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS


VFW October 2026 Events

VOLUNTEER TO BE A MEMBER OF THE HONOR GUARD TEAM

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Call Jesse Alvarado 210-885-5378 for details
Post 76 Honor Guard Team in formation with flags

POST 76 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Monthly Meetings

Scheduled to occur on the second Tuesday of each month

Start time: 7:00 PM

Location: Post 76 Carriage Hall

 
 2027 10th Street River Festival 

The official Sam Houston Post 76 Fiesta Event will be hosted at

10 10th Street
San Antonio, TX 78215

on April 22nd, 23rd and 24th.

 
 
 


Post News

Important Info for Post76 Members

JBSA Fort Sam Houston Retired Military Newsletter

Be sure to read the 502nd FSG Commander’s Letter to the retired military community and stay informed about upcoming JBSA-wide events honoring retired military and their families.

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WWII Vet Cruz Arizmendi

WWII Vet Cruz Arizmendi celebrated his 100th birthday with VFW Post 76.

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District News

Important Info for District 20 Members

Want to join your local VFW?

Served Overseas? Afghanistan, Iraq, Gulf War, Korea, Vietnam?

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Reaches $17.92 Billion Total in Benefits Secured for Veterans

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announced today that its National Veterans Service (NVS) program has helped vetera...

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VFW Salutes the Navy on Its 251st Birthday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Today the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to join a grateful nation in celebrating the 251st birthday o...

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News & Events

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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

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY SCHOLARSHIP NOW OPEN
PATRIOT PEN SCHOLARSHIP NOW OPEN 
TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD OPEN
Services for Comrade Ed Baldwin are being arranged by Mission Park Funeral Home Medical Center located at 8332 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio Texas.
 
Visitation is from 3:30pm to 7:00pm on Sunday, 1 November 2026.
Prayer Service is from 11:00am to 12:30pm on Monday, 2 November 2026.
 
Burial will take place at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:15pm with reception to follow at VFW Post 8541 located at 2222 Austin Highway.
 
If you would life to send flowers or write a tribute for our dear Comrade, please visit the following website: https://www.missionparks.com/obituaries/shirley-baldwin-7/#!/TributeWall. 
 


 
Monthly Membership Meetings
Second Tuesday of each month
Start time: 7:00 PM
Location: Lee Swain Carriage Hall

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OUR MISSION

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.