VFW Post 2246
315 N. Washington Street
Rome, NY 13440
315.337.7740

Post Information

Commander                                        Will Ginter
Sr Vice-Commander                         Al Dobransky
Jr Vice Commander                          Ron Barry
Quartermaster                                   Herb Bambury
Adjutant                                              Dave Young

Chaplain                                           Steve Gardinier
Officer of the Day                            Ed Marsh
Judge Advocate                              John Conners
Surgeon                                            Larry Thompson
Service Officer                                 John Jones

Our Post prides itself on providing our Veterans a valuable service. Here are a few of these items:

Education. We provide free quarterly seminars in coordination with the Oneida Veterans Service Agency and our VFW Service Officer, assisting veterans and their families to navigate the VA processes. During these seminars we have special guest speakers such as a funeral director to explain Survivor benefits. We also assist Veterans in creating their ID me account and requesting their military retirement documentation (DD214) from the National Archives.

Donations.  We donate our handicap accessible building to be used by charitable organizations such as the Red Cross for Blood drives,  Oneida County for National, State and local elections and donate space for the Utica Veterans Outreach center for clothes collections. We provide monetary donations for several local organizations. We also have a separate relief funds for our sick, injured, or hospitalized veterans. We handicap equipment such as  wheelchairs and similar items that we provide upon request and if available.

Food assistance. We provide food assistance during holidays to veterans as requested.

Handyman services. we have a free handyman service for veterans that need minor services in their homes. (example: repair a hole in the wall or changing an outlet).

Color Guard. Our Color Guard provides, at no cost, a firing detail for Veterans and Memorial Day ceremonies to the city of Rome. The Post Color Guard also provides a detail to post the colors for special events. For VFW Veterans, we perform a VFW Ritual at the Veterans wake. 

Our 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. 

Our Vision: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.

 

Upcoming Events

Contact Us:
VFW2246@gmail.com

315.337.7740

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Canteen Hours
Sun-Thur. 1000-2200
Fri-Sat. 1000-2400

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