Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.
Post and Auxiliary Meeting1600 West Russell StreetSioux Falls SDAugust 5, 20267PM Sharp
Cooties and Auxiliary and Auxiliary Meeting1600 West Russell StreetSioux Falls SDAugust 12, 20267PM Sharp
Pancake Breakfast & Auxiliary Bake SaleJuly 19, 20268:30am-12pmAdult-$8 Children 10 and under-$2All You Can EatCooties Chislic FeedJuly 19, 20263pm-6pm$10 chislic, $12 Chislic and FriesSioux Falls Air Show 2026Sioux Falls Air National Guard BaseJuly 18-19, 2026Free and open to the publicRed, White and BootsTwo-Night ExperienceAugust 14, 2026Keni Thomas, 3rd Ranger Battalion, Black Hawk DownAugust 15, 2026Blue Bird Cafe ExperienceJimmy Yeary and Friends2026 BIG TEN CONFERENCEVFW AND AUXILIARYANNUAL CONFERENCE MEETINGFriday October 16, 2026 – Sunday October 18, 2026Kalamazoo, MIRegistration Fee: $175.00 per personFor more information call: 605-338-0869
Commander Mark Winter
Fellow Comrades,
We held our Pancake Breakfast and Chislic Feed this month; the turnout was low with the competition of high school graduations. We’re still looking for additional help.
We participated in the Loyalty Parade at Brandon. We need to be frugal on handing out the candy handing out process, so we don’t run out before the parade ends.
We participated in the May Day of Service at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, cleaning up around the gravestones. Thanks to Ryan Killion, Randall Johnson, Butch and myself.
We participated in the Experience Sioux Falls 250thAnniversary press release Thursday May 14, 2026, and was included in the Dakota News Now "Red, white, and back again” video clip about the July 4thParade.
We attended the Armed Forces Day Program Friday May 15, 2026.
A reminder that the Memorial Day Program will be held Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Military Alliance at 10:00 am., with the Marine Corps League hosting this year.
A last reminder that the Independence Day Parade will be held in downtown Sioux Falls on July 4, 2026, with the parade starting at 10:00 am. We’re planning to have a trailer with veterans seated on chairs. If interested, let the office know, seating is limited.
Mark Winter, Commander
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