Flag Retirement 5-23-2026

VFW State Convention

The Westin Dallas Park Central, 12720 Merit Drive Dallas, Texas, USA, 75251. June 11-14, 2026

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VA Claim Assistance

Our Post offers VA Claim Assistance on every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thrusday from 12 PM - 4 PM. Call or use our contact email for an appointment.

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Executive Post Officer Meeting

On the 2nd Monday of each month. Our Post holds our House Executive Meeting monthly meeting at 10:30 AM. This meeting is for Post Officer and Trustees. Members are encourage to attend.

VFW Monthly Members Meetings

On the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Our Post holds our monthly members meeting at 7:00PM or 1900. With meal after the meeting.

Remembering D-Day

The 82st anniversary of the D-Day landings at Normandy was on June 6,1944.

Bingo

Tuesday at 7 PM, Wednesday at 7 PM and Sundays at 2 PM. Cash Prizes Awarded!

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VA Scooter Repair & Services

Scooter Repair

VFW District 14 Website

VFW District 14 Website

Johnson Brothers Ford

Proud sponsor of VFW 1820 Website. Johnson Brother Ford carries a huge selection of new and pre-owned vehicles in Temple.Go to the bottom of our webpage and click on their website for more information.

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Carlson Law Firm

VFW is also open Wed-Sat

The Post is also open now from Wed-Sat from 2 PM to 8 PM. Come and relax before heading home. Soda and chips are available for purchase.

PTSD Meeting

VFW Bell Post 1820 PTSD Group Meeting. Will be on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. From 11 AM till 12 PM. We are here for veterans and would like for you to join us. If Meeting falls on a Federal Hoilday the Post is Closed and no meeting will be held that day.

VFW Action Center

The VFW Washington, D.C., office allows us to monitor all legislation affecting veterans, alert VFW membership to key legislation under consideration and to actively lobby Congress and the administration on veterans' issues. Press the button and speak up to your representatives in Congress.

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Hall Rental

Need a place to host a large gathering? Contact us by using our form here on our website or call.

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Patriot's Pen

VFW Patriot's Pen 2026. Application Deadline is October 31, 2026. National Prize is $5,000

Patriots Pen Entry 2026

Voice of Democracy

VFW Voice of Democracy 2026. Application Deadline is October 31, 2026. National Prize is $35,000

VOD Application 2026

VFW Teacher Award 2026

What is the Teacher Award Program? Founded in 1899, the VFW highly supports the education of America’s youth. VFW and its Auxiliary have developed a slate of programs dedicated to helping America’s educators.

VFW Teacher Award Program

US Army Birthday/Flag Day

Flag Day in the United States is on June 14th. It commemorates the date in 1777 when the Continental Congress adopted the design for the first American flag, the Stars and Stripes. It's a day to honor the flag and the ideals it represents.

19 Stories to Celebrate Black Military History

Black service members have played invaluable roles in the U.S. military since the American Revolutionary War and today, continue to serve honorably and bravely in all branches of the Armed Forces. Click on on our button to find out more.

Black Military History

Happy Father Day!!!

Bell Post 1820 would like to Thank all our members who are Father's "Happy Father Day". To the other Father's out there we haven't fotten about you "Happy Father's Day"

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WELCOME TO POST 1820 BELL POST

No One Does More For Veterans
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.
 

IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam.  He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.  He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country".  The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.


There is a new cartoon everyday.

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Announcements

 
 
Our monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month. The meeting starts at 7:00 PM,  a meal will be served after the meeting. We wish to thank  Ruiz Smokehouse & Grill for providing the meal. Visit there FB page "Ruiz Smokehouse & Grill" or call them at 254-624-6358 or email them at ruizsmokehousegrill@yahoo.com.
 
Breakfast with a Veteran
Our next event will soon be posted. 
 
Bikers For Bereavement Fundraiser

On the last Saturday of the month from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Horny Toad Harley Davidson in Temple, TX. We are having Bikers for Bereavement Fundraiser. Proceeds go to our County Grief Resouces and Funeral Expenses. Hosted by Young's Daughters Funeral Home and Bereavement Center and  the VFW 1820 Benefits Officer.
 
 
 Rent our Hall
 
Call 254-778-5450 or fill out our online form, so we can reach out to you.
 
"Give us your tired, your torn, your ripped, your used America Flags". Our Post will retire them with honor; as they should be. When our Post holds an event such as a Flag Retirement Ceremony. All are welcome to this solemn occasion as we retire the US American Flags flown thought out our great county. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Membership

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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.

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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Post News

Important Info for Post1820 Members

VFW Bell Post 1820

Our Post was established by the VFW on 14 December 1943.

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VFW Humble Beginings

How the VFW Came to be!

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Celebrates New Alternative Therapy Trial

WASHINGTON (May 27, 2026) - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) supports and welcomes yesterday's announcement by the Department of...

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VFW Applauds Federal Court Ruling Against Veterans Guardian

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) welcomed a major federal court ruling in North Carolina finding that claims consul...

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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.