WELCOME TO IONE MEMORIAL VETERAN VFW POST 8254

VFW Post 8254
Welcome to ALL-AMERICAN & ALL-STATE Ione Memorial Post 8254 in Amador County, California, but we are so much more than that.  We work in partnership with American Legion Post 108, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 118, and Marine Corps League Mother Lode Detachment 1080 to serve veterans according to our Purposes, Missions, Visions, and Core Values.
 
We talk more about what we do on our Resources Tab, followed by clicking "Talking Points."  
 
As we launch our website, it will undergo lots of updates and improvements, so please bear with us.  

Announcements

Next event:  Ione Walk for the Troops - Saturday, April 26th!!!
News & Events

Upcoming events

Click above to view events.

View Local, State and National events. 

Membership

Membership Details

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.

Post News

Important Info for Post8254 Members

May 8th, 2025 Post & Aux Meeting

This will be our installation of new officers.

Amador County Veterans Newsletter April 21, 2025

April 21, 2025

District News

Important Info for District 17 Members

District 17 Meeting May 3, 2025

District 17 Meeting (Convention) at Post 8254 Ione 9am.

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Named as a Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's 2025 Let's Ride Challenge

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce it has been named a beneficiary of the 2025 Harley-Davi...

VFW Names 2025 Top National Teachers

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the selection of the national top three teachers in its...

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OUR MISSION

Mission.  To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts.  To serve our veterans, the military, and our communities.  To advocate on behalf of all veterans.  
 
Vision.  To ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receiving their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and other loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.  
 
Core Values.  
  • Always put the interests of our members first.
  • Treat donors as partners in our cause.
  • Promote patriotism.
  • Honor military service.
  • Ensure the care of veterans and their families.
  • Serve our communities.
  • Promote a positive image of the VFW.
  • Respect the diversity 
Purpose.  The purposes of the corporation are fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational, and are:

    1. to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members;
    2. to assist worthy comrades;
    3. to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their surviving spouses and orphans;
    4. to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States, and fidelity to
its Constitution and laws;
    5. to foster true patriotism;
    6. to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and
    7. to preserve and defend the United States from all enemies.