Monthly Membership Meeting

3rd Monday of the Month 7 p.m. 114 McCall Road, Manhattan, KS

PTSD Awareness

You don't have to suffer alone.

VFW AssistanceVA Assistance

Family Burger Night

2nd Thursday of the Month 5-7 pm - Family Burger Night! $8-$10 gets you a Burger, Fries, and Dessert! 114 McCall Road, Manhattan, KS

Teacher of the Year

Recognize your Teacher! Entry Deadline: October 31, 2025

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Patriot's Pen Scholarship

"How Are You Showing Patriotism And Support For Our Country?” Student Entry Deadline: October 31, 2025 Patriotic Written Essay Competition Grand Prize: $5,000 Award

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Voice of Democracy Scholarship

"How Are You Showing Patriotism And Support For Our Country?” Student Entry Deadline: October 31, 2025 Patriotic Audio Essay Competition Grand Prize: $35,000 Award

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4th Annual VFW Golf Scramble

Saturday in May 2nd, 2026 @ Stagg Hill Golf Club - Our largest fundraiser of the year!

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WELCOME TO LEE-PEARSON POST 1786 IN MANHATTAN, KS!

In Manhattan, KS, No one does more for Veterans!
 
If you’ve served in Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, received a campaign medal for overseas service, or have ever received hostile fire or imminent danger pay, then you're eligible to join our ranks.

Even if we haven't served alongside one another personally, we are all connected  through the shared experiences and hardships faced by those who have dedicated themselves in service to our nation during the time of armed conflict.

We are here to serve our community and fellow veterans, so please come join us!

Commander's Corner

Commander Clay Rose

Welcome to Lee-Pearson Post 1786, Veterans of Foreign Wars!

First, I want to express my gratitude to all of you for being a member of the VFW Post 1786, for your service in the armed forces, and continuing to serve afterward. If you are not a member yet, I encourage you to seriously consider joining our ranks. 

We are a service-oriented organization that is focused on the betterment of the community and ARE NOT "just a bunch of old men sitting around drinking in a cloud of smoke". So please come join us!

Other than serving and supporting veterans in Manhattan, my top priority is to find a building that we can call our Post Home. This could be an existing building or possibly a new build. Either way, it will be a location that we can gather as veterans, host events, and also a place that the community can utilize for different events. We are not looking to have a bar/canteen at this time in order to keep costs down and to be fully welcoming to all veterans. Many are in recovery and I don't want them to feel like they can't come to the VFW.

Our post has earned the All-American distinction for the past two years, and I am committed to achieving this honor for a third year. This goal will require the effort of all of us, as well as your support for the various initiatives our post undertakes.

Thank you for your membership, and I invite you to join the other members of our post at any of our functions as we work together to advance our organization and the lives of veterans in the Manhattan area.

 Best regards,

Clay Rose

Post Commander, 2025-2026

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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.

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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Post News

Important Info for Post1786 Members

Veteran Salute: "No two days were the same" - embracing uncertainty with the Military Police

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Veteran Salute: Combating PTSD with reflection and community

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

I Fought For YOU! -

A moving, patriotic tribute to our military, past and present.

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Veterans Day Video

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Joins DPAA in Vietnam for 30-Year Commemoration

WASHINGTON - Last week in Hanoi, Vietnam, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Past Commander-in-Chief Larry Rivers and VFW Executive Di...

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VFW and NACVSO Sign Historic MOU to Expand Veteran Service Capabilities

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO) off...

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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.
 
At Lee-Pierson Post 1786, we are committed to our mission of supporting veterans and members of the Manhattan community. We offer a range of services to assist with everyday tasks, such as providing rides to medical appointments, honoring fallen veterans at funerals, and serving as Honor Guard for Kansas State University sporting events. We can also help with moving to a new location and grocery shopping, among other tasks. Our Service Officer is available to help prepare VA claims for no charge. To request our assistance, please use the Contact feature.