WELCOME TO JOHN M. BLISS POST, SIOUX FALLS

John M Bliss Post 628
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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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.
 
 

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Post and Auxiliary Meeting
1600 West Russell Street
Sioux Falls SD
October 7, 2026
7PM Sharp
 

Cooties and Auxiliary and Auxiliary Meeting
1600 West Russell Street
Sioux Falls SD
October 14, 2026
7PM Sharp

Pancake Breakfast & Auxiliary Bake Sale
September 20, 2026
8:30am-12pm
Adult-$8 Children 10 and under-$2
All You Can Eat
 
Cooties Chislic Feed
September 20, 2026
3pm-6pm
$10 chislic, $12 Chislic and Fries
 
VFW & Auxiliary Fall Conference
September 24-27
2111 North LaCrosse Street
Rapid city SD 57707
  
 
2026 BIG TEN CONFERENCE
VFW AND AUXILIARY
ANNUAL CONFERENCE MEETING
Friday October 16, 2026 – Sunday October 18, 2026
Kalamazoo, MI
Registration Fee: $175.00 per person
For more information call:  605-338-0869


 

Commander's Corner

Commander Ryan Killion

Fellow Comrades,

The school year is upon us which means that we will be making plans to get into the schools for our Americanism program, Patriots Pen, and Voice of Democracy programs. The VFW will be working to get into grades 4-6 to give a presentation of flag etiquette, patriotism etc. Please watch the newsletter and your email for notices of these programs. We always need help with this program. Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy are due on the website by COB October 31st this year. As has been the theme we are still looking for great veterans as yourself to help with these two programs. Any amount of time you can give whether to contact a school counselor or help with judging is appreciated. If you could help in any way, please contact me.

I will continue collaborating with younger members trying to solve the big issue of getting them involved with post activities. Once we get something finalized, we will push it out in an email.

The post picnic held on August 22nd, although the numbers were light, all that attended ate too much and had an enjoyable time. I hope that at the next post function you as a member can also make it.

 

Commander, Ryan Killion

 

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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.

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