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WELCOME TO BG WILLIAM O. DARBY POST NO. 8845

BG William O. Darby VFW Post - Fort Smith

WELCOME FROM THE COMMANDER: 
 
Thanks for checking out the BG William O. Darby VFW Post 8845 official website!  
 
We are a nonprofit Veterans service organization with many programs and services that work to support Veterans, Service Members and their families, as well as our very own local community of Fort Smith.

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 Global War on Terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns.
 
Our Post meets monthly on the second Saturday of the month at 10:00 a.m. If you're a VFW Member, I highly encourage you to attend our meetings and fellowship with fellow comrades at our Post!
 
Stephen M. Wright
Commander
 
Email me! cmd@vfw8845.org 
 

IF YOU ARE A VETERAN IN CRISIS OR SEEKING ASSISTANCE FOR A VETERAN IN CRISIS

  • You Matter.
  • You have purpose.
  • You are needed.

We have several support options available:

  • ASIST Certified Suicide Interventionist (in Fort Smith) - Dial: 501-503-9910
 

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JOIN THE VFW

Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. 

Announcements

We've got a fantastic gun raffle going on!

Spikes Tactical - Rare Breed Spartan AR-15, Multi Caliber Bronze Battleworn Finish
 
The Rare Breed Spartan features an aluminum receiver with a laser engraved Spartan logo, cold hammer-forged chrome-moly barrel with 1/2in x28 threads, and Magpul Pro front and rear sights. It also has a two-stage trigger, 6-position Magpul MOE SL stock, and ambidextrous safety.
 
Finish:             Bronze Cerakote
Sights:             Flip front and rear
Weight:            6.81lbs
Action:            Semi-automatic
Cartridge:        5.56mm NATO / .223
Twist:              1:7in
Safety:             Ambidextrous
 
The Rare Breed Spartan honors the "warrior mindset”. Technology evolves, warriors never change.
 

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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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Post News

Important Info for Post8845 Members

Halloween Costume Party

We're hosting a Halloween Costume Party Saturday, October 28 starting at 7PM!

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Freedom 24/7

The VFW celebrates the 247th birthday of America

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National News

Important info from National VFW

Thankful for the Life We Live

WASHINGTON - 'What are you thankful for?' is a common question this time of year. While most would prefer to get straight to the t...

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Celebrating Those Who Have Worn the Nation's Uniform

WASHINGTON - For the members the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), as well as the millions of others who have worn the cloth of our ...

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OUR MISSION

BG WILLIAM O. DARBY POST MISSION
Fort Smith - Arkansas
 
It shall be the mission of this Post, BG William O. Darby Post 8845, Veterans of Foreign Wars, to strengthen the Veteran and the bonds within their families and comradeship by: ensuring that no Comrade is ever left behind and to render aide to our fellow Veterans and Service Members that are in crisis; to educate and assist the families and friends of Veterans in crisis; to substantially decrease the Veteran Suicide Rate throughout the region; to remind our community that we are valued assets and to instill in the minds of all Veterans and Service Members that YOU MATTER.
 

 

VFW NATIONAL 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.