Chester J. Carknard VFW Post 1938

05/29/2026

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05/13/2026

RIP, Sam. We salute you.

View Sam Morales's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

05/07/2026

A message from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum to all VFW members and family:

Hello from Cooperstown!

We are just a few weeks away from The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday on May 23rd with the Hall of Fame Military Classic: A Tribute to Service and Sacrifice baseball game. We have a full roster of 25 former MLB players, four Louisville Slugger Warriors and two Women’s Pro League Baseball Players participating in the Home Run Derby and Legends Game! They will be accompanied by seven Hall of Famers who will serve as managers and coaches. Each member of the game has a connection to the Military, and their stories can be found on our website.

Pregame festivities include free family fun activities including a bounce house/slide, balloon artist, face painting and photobooth. Food and beverages from local food trucks will be available for purchase in the concourse. Several Veterans organizations will be onsite sharing information and resources, and we’ll have a table available so fans can write letters to the troops.

Tickets for the game are priced at $22-$29 (inclusive of fees) and we are offering a special ‘Promo Code’ for Veterans and current or former Military Service Members. Any Veteran or service member who purchases tickets to the Military Classic Baseball game for themself or their guests will also get complimentary admission to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum on May 23 (a $35 value) with each game ticket purchased. Enter promo code BHOF250 during the checkout process or mention it when calling to get this offer. Tickets for the Hall of Fame Military Classic are on sale now online at Hall of Fame Military Classic | Baseball Hall of Fame or at 1-888-325-0470 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
-National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

05/01/2026

Welcome home, 2nd Lt. Joseph “Roy” Burke. We salute you.

04/29/2026

04/21/2026

Register to bake cookies here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kVRxUgquRS6Y5dYedDU0v2OMKe69RZbC1Ts3Myk7hxs/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you!!

04/21/2026

We are honored to serve our community at the Community Life Support dinner! Come join us!

04/21/2026

Eligible Vets,
What are you waiting for?! You are leaving benefits for yourself and your family on the table.

Myth: Vets need to live in the local area to join Post 1938.

Fact: You do not need to live in the local area to be a member of Post 1938. We have members as far south as Florida and your membership card gets you into any post around the world.

Myth: It is only for drinking.

Fact: Most members simply attend monthly meetings and participate in community events. The Post 1938 canteena is open to the general public which generates a large portion of the funds we use to support vets, veterans organizations, and our members.

Become a life member of Post 1938 today!

12/16/2025