Paul C. Ladd VFW 1148 & Auxiliary

08/23/2026

2026-2027 Post and Auxiliary dues are due now. Don’t let your membership lapse! You can pay your dues at the post or mail them. Thank you!!!
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08/22/2026

Attention - All Auxiliary Members

08/18/2026

Congratulations to the four VFW Posts recognized as Outstanding Community Service Posts of the Year during the 127th VFW National Convention in Reno:

⭐ Western Conference: Butte VFW Post 1448, Department of Montana VFW
⭐ Eastern Conference: VFW Post 6393 Yardley Pennsylvania, VFW Department of Pennsylvania
⭐ Big 10 Conference: Paul C. Ladd VFW 1148 & Auxiliary, VFW Department of Ohio
⭐ Southern Conference: VFW Post 4938, Veterans of Foreign Wars - VFW: Oklahoma

These Posts exemplify the VFW’s commitment to making a difference in communities across the nation. Congratulations to all!

08/12/2026

A Message of Respect for Our Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
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A Message of Respect for Our Veterans 🇺🇸

When you walk through the doors of a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) building,
please remember why it exists.

This is not just a social space.
It is a place built for Veterans—
men and women who served our country with honor, courage, and sacrifice.

Some carry visible scars.
Others carry silent ones.
All carried the weight of service so we could live in freedom.

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💙 What the VFW Stands For

• Respect for those who served
• Camaraderie among Veterans
• Support for military families
• Honor for sacrifice
• A safe place of belonging

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🤝 Our Responsibility

When we enter a VFW, we should come with:

• Respect
• Kindness
• Gratitude
• Purpose

We are not there for ourselves alone.
We are there to support the Veterans and their mission.

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🇺🇸 A Simple Reminder

Freedom was not free.

Someone left home.
Someone served.
Someone sacrificed.

The VFW exists because of them.

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💙 Final Thought

Let us always remember:

We are here to serve those who served us.

Honor the Veteran.
Respect their space.
Protect their legacy.

08/07/2026

VFW 1148 sponsored the Ring of Dreams at the Wood County Fair and one of our members competed in this marvelous event.

 Seeing these  young adults compete in this event, brings tears to your eyes. It was a packed house. Congratulations to one of our own Nicole. You did an excellent job. We are proud of you.

08/03/2026

Congratulations to VFW Post 1148 for 2025-2026 National Community Service Award

07/28/2026

07/24/2026

Thank you

07/22/2026