Veteran Outreach

Coming home doesn't mean the battle is over. With over 10 times the amount of veterans lost to suicide than to combat operations in the same time period, there has never been a more important time to TAKE A STAND and DO something to support our veterans!! If you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD, we have people that have shared a similar experience and are ready to help.

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Membership

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.

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WELCOME TO PLACER FOOTHILLS

Veterans Serving Veterans and the Community
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.
 
Placer Foothills Post 904 encourages all veterans to be active in the community via Veterans, community based organizations, church and/or youth group efforts.
 
As Veterans we can use our experiences to enhance society and provide incite to fellow human beings.
 
 
 

POST MEETING INFO

Placer Foothills Post904 Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Loomis Veterans Memorial Hall,
5945 Horseshoe Bar Road. Meetings start at 7:00 PM with refreshments served starting at 6:30 PM.
 

Parking is located at the rear of the building shared with the Loomis Library.

IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where he 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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District News

Important Info for District 17 Members

Quarterly Audit

1st Quarterly Audit are due to VFWCA by 7/30/2026.

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District 17 Meeting August 22, 2026

District 17 Meeting at Post 4647 in Antelope at 9 am. In Person & Zoom Meeting School of Instruction 12 pm - 4 pm.

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

California VFW Calls on Congress to Keep Its Promise to America’s Veterans

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of California today urged Congress to revise H.R. 9237, the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, to protect earned disability benefits for future disabled veterans while preserving the legislation’s many positive reforms.

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VFW Department of California Elects Paula Jansen as State Commander During 106th Annual State Convention

Veterans from across California gathered in Sacramento for leadership elections, training, recognition, and more

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National News

Important info from National VFW

Uniting for Veterans Marks Most Successful Year Since VFW-Humana Collaboration Began in 2018

RENO, Nev. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Humana today announced the most successful year in the history of their joint ...

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VFW Commemorates 73 Years of the Korean Armistice Agreement

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On July 27, the Veterans of the Foreign Wars (VFW) will pause to solemnly commemorate the 73rd anniversary of t...

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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.