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Welcome to VFW Post 9511

Duty | Honor | Country

VFW Post 9511 is located in Blue Mounds, WI and is proud to be comprised of a distinguished group of Veterans from all branches of the military. We provide various events and programs throughout the year, including our famous Saturday Night Steak Feeds. If you are a Veteran or on Active Duty, contact us today to join.

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History of The VFW

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit veterans service organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. We trace our roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service. Some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations that would eventually band together and become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum.

VFW Membership

Current membership stands at nearly 1.7 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary.

Members

VFW Core Values

Members First

Always put the interests of our members first.

Donors as Partners

Treat donors as partners in our cause.

Promote Patriotism

Always support and promote patriotism.

Honor Service

Always honor military service.

Ensure Care

Ensure the care of veterans and their families.

Continued Service

Continue to serve our communities.

Positive Image

Promote a positive image of the VFW.

Respect Opinions

Respect the diversity of veteran opinions.

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"To ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country."

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Post 9511 Officers

Commander Don Hartman

Don served in the U.S. Air Force, as a Staff Sargent, from 1967- 1971 and served two tours in Vietnam in 1968. He returned to Wisconsin and has resided in rural Mount Horeb for over 40 years. He is a member of the Mount Horeb Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9511 and active on the Honor Guard. He is also a member of the American Legion and the Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Chapter IV.

Vice Commander Pat O'Donnell

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Quartermaster Gary Friske

Gary graduated from Mount Horeb High School in 1966. He served in the US Army (1967-1970) in the First Field Forces – Special Liaison Team – Capitol ROK Infantry Division with a tour in Vietnam (1968). After returning to the states, Gary served 2 years with the US Army Reserve E-Troop – 4th Armor Cavalry Unit.

Secretary Joe Williams

Joe has more than 35 years of financial management experience with software, laser, semiconductor and other high-technology companies. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot License and is Multi-Engine rated in numerous aircraft. Joe is a member of American Legion Post 113, the Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Chapter IV and a life member of VFW Post 9511. He was instrumental in organizing the Mount Horeb Veterans Memorial Association.