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WELCOME TO HAMMOND MEMORIAL POST

VFW Post 3438 - The River Rats
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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Announcements

Commander Skip Ketring has resigned his position effective 13 September 2026 due to health reasons.

Sr. Vice Commander Tim McIntire has assumed the office of Commander for the remainder of the term

Jr. Vice Commander Larry Burchfield has opted to stay in his current position.

Therefore nominations and election of a new Sr. Vice Commander will take place at the October 13th regular meeting.

Nominees must be present to accept, or provide a written statement that they will accept the nomination to the Adjutant prior to that meeting.

 
*** If you know someone looking for part time work, the Post is accepting applications for bartender and weekend kitchen help **** 

Monday, September 21st
Open, Noon-10PM 
Lunch: Bar Menu
4-6PM  Happy Hour HAPPY HOUR ( $2.00 domestic beer and well liquor drinks)
8PM  Monday Night Football ( Nacho chips and salsa )

Tuesday, September 22nd: 
Open, Noon-10PM 
Lunch: Bar Menu
4-6PM  Happy Hour HAPPY HOUR ( $2.00 domestic beer and well liquor drinks)
6:30pm        Bar Bingo ( Bring your favorite side dish or dessert )

Wednesday, September 23rd:
Open, Noon-Midnight 
Lunch: Bar Menu
4-6PM  Happy Hour HAPPY HOUR ( $2.00 domestic beer and well liquor drinks)
6- close  Ladies Night ( $2.00 Domestic beer and well liquor drinks ) Ladies Only

Thursday,  September 24th:
Open, Noon-10PM 
Lunch: Bar Menu
4-6PM  Happy Hour HAPPY HOUR ( $2.00 domestic beer and well liquor drinks)
Thirsty Thursday  6-8pm    $2,00 Domestic beer and well liquor drinks

Friday,  September 25th:
Open, Noon-Midnight 
Lunch: Zink Burgers
 6-close        Specialty Drink ( will change week to week )

Saturday, September 26th:
Open Noon-Midnight. 
Lunch: Bar Menu
 Sunday, September 27th:  
Open Noon-9PM 
Lunch: Bar Menu

 
Weekly Specials

Monday - Thursday    4-6pm        HAPPY HOUR ( $2.00 domestic beer and well liquor drinks)

Wednesday                   No  longer serving $2.00 Domestic beer and well liquor drinks all day

Wednesday   6- close  Ladies Night ( $2.00 Domestic beer and well liquor drinks ) Ladies Only

Thirsty Thursday  6-8pm    $2,00 Domestic beer and well liquor drinks

Friday        6-close        Specialty Drink ( will change week to week )

Ohio State Games        3 rooster wings and fries $4.50, $2.00 Domestic beers and well liquor drinks ( Game time only )

Cincinnati Bengals and /or Cleveland Browns games (Game time only )  Hot Dogs and chips $1.50, $2.00 Domestic beer and well liquor drinks.

NO WIZ CHIPS DURING SPECIALS - Cash only


 Upcoming Events:
Beginning in July 2026 Bar Bingo will only be on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays unless otherwise announced: 
 
October 1  Thursday   6PM           Auxiliary Meeting 
 
October 6 Tuesday     6:30pm        Bar Bingo ( Bring your favorite side dish or dessert )       

October 13  Tuesday  6PM            House Committee

                                  7PM             Membership meeting  ELECTION to fill the Sr.  Vice Commander Position, Nominations will  be taken at the meeting.  Nominees must be present at the meeting or provide written acceptance to the Adjutant prior to the meeting.
   
 
October 20  Tuesday  6:30pm        Bar Bingo ( Bring your favorite side dish or dessert )
 
 

PACT ACT:  The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. This law helps us provide generations of Veterans—and their survivors—with the care and benefits they’ve earned and deserve.
The Act :
(1) expands and extends eligibility for VA health care for Veterans with toxic exposures and Veterans of the Vietnam era, Gulf War era, and Post-9/11 era, and 
(2) expands eligibility for benefits for Veterans exposed to toxic substances

 
Appetizers & Subs are available every day for eat-in or carry-out, except during scheduled dinners & lunches (it’s too much for the kitchen help to handle!)

VFW members can access the "Members Only” section of this website by using the drop-down menu under "Login" and entering your VFW ID Number (found on your membership card) and your last name, all in lower case. The Members Only section contains the Post By-Laws and Post General Membership Meeting minutes.

We need help in the kitchen, especially on Saturday & Sunday. Some cooking, serving, washing dishes, cleaning and organizing things. If you have time to volunteer, please email us or call the post any time, 937.859.3896. We’re not asking for full time volunteers, just every once in a while!

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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.

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Important Info for Post3438 Members

Upcoming Events

Upcoming events for VFW Post 3438. Subject to change as we get closer

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Post Schedule 21-27September 2026

Post schedule for Monday September 21st through Sunday September 27th 2026.

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National News

Important info from National VFW

The VFW Remembers Our POWs and MIAs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On this National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) solemnly renews its sacred commitm...

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Happy 79th Birthday, United States Air Force

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Sept. 18, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins a grateful nation in celebrating the 79th birthday of the...

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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.