Nipomo VFW Post 10978 is a meeting place for Veterans, and for assisting the Nipomo area non-profits to benefit our community.
Next regular Post meeting is Wednesday, June 18th.
We hope you visit us there. Summer is near, with it a busy time approaches. The Post building will return to an active restoration phase. Volunteers will be needed, stay in touch with your Post.
Saturday June 14, at the Santa Maria Country Club, join Veterans and Family members, friends and comrades at the Veterans Gala - A night of Honor & Celebration. Starts at 1730. Contact the Gala here:
July 13th, the Nipomo VFW Post 10978 is hosting a Veterans Resource fair event. From the corner of Tefft and S. Thompson to the Dana Street corner, we hope to display vintage military vehicles and host Veterans services staff and organizations. Drop in, meet Veterans available for friendship, conversation and with a potential to help you staff your project or business. Come back to the VFW10978 page for more information as we approach these dates.
The Volunteers got together and wish to invite ANYONE, members and guests, to come to the Post at 140 South Thompson Avenue on Friday July 4, 2025. If you have not been to the Post in awhile stop in for a totally impromptu," Members Remember", "Shoot the Bull" session. Chew the fat, if you bring it with you, this is a no-host smooth get together. Post 10978 has a small project to take advantage of the flags we are tasked with retiring. Cut some stars out for the project if you wish. It is a totally "bring your own" day and we will raise the largest flag we have that morning, with Colors at 0800. Come help raise Old Glory.
Yours in Service,
the volunteers.
Who We Are
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. Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves.
In their misery, 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. Today, membership stands at more than 1.5 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary.
Our voice was instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, development of the national cemetery system, in the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, we won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active duty service members, and members of the guard and reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. We were the driving force behind the Veterans Access and Accountability Act of 2014, and continually fight for improved VA medical centers services for women veterans. Now with The PACT Act there is more available. This link will assist you with finding more information on what is available for you.
Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, in 2005 the VFW became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010. And in 2015, we became the first supporter of the National Desert Storm War Memorial which is planned for construction at our nation's capital.
We have many programs and services that work to support veterans, service members and their families, as well as communities worldwide. Please check out our latest fact sheet or spend some time browsing our site to learn why No One Does More For Veterans.
Our Core Values:
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Always put the interests of our members first
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Treat donors as partners in our cause
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Promote American patriotism
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Honor all military service
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Ensure the care of veterans and their families
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We Serve our communities
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Promote a positive image of the VFW
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Respecting the diversity of veteran opinions
Upcoming Events
Regular meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. We have a social hour starting at 1700 with Business starting at 1800.