VFW Post 759 serves veterans, supports young people, preserves the memory of those who served and strengthens the Kearney community through patriotic and service-focused programs.
Honoring Service. Supporting Veterans. Serving Our Community.Explore our programs to learn how Post 759 promotes Americanism, serves the community, supports students, honors fallen veterans and provides fellowship and outreach for local veterans.
Learn about the meaning of Americanism, proper flag etiquette, patriotic observances and the principles represented by our nation’s flag.
See how Post 759 continues serving through veterans’ activities, patriotic education, volunteer projects and partnerships throughout the Kearney community.
Discover the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen competitions, including current themes, eligibility, deadlines and official entry forms.
Learn about the Post 759 Honor Guard and its work providing military funeral honors, ceremonial support and dignified recognition of veterans.
Meet the VFW’s honor degree and learn how the Military Order of the Cootie supports hospitalized veterans through fellowship, service and good humor.
Understand the meaning of the POW/MIA remembrance table and our continuing commitment to those who remain missing or were held as prisoners of war.
Find veteran-to-veteran connection, resource information and clearly identified official crisis-support options for veterans, family members and friends.
The same official theme applies to both the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen competitions.
Entries are due to a participating VFW Post by October 31, 2026.A patriotic audio-essay competition for students in grades 9–12. The national first-place award is a $35,000 scholarship.
Grades 9–12 • Three-to-five-minute audio essayA patriotic written-essay competition for students in grades 6–8. The national first-place award is $5,000.
Grades 6–8 • 300-to-400-word written essayInterested in volunteering, arranging a patriotic presentation, asking about a program or working with Post 759 on a local service project? Send us a message and tell us how we can help.
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