VFW Post 12055 Mission
Helping local vets is of great importance. To achieve this objective the purpose of VFW Post 12055 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 the dead, and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States, 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, whosoever.
Immediate Support for Veterans
Effective July 16, 2022, Veterans have the option to Dial 988 then Press 1 to connect with caring, qualified responders for 24/7 crisis support.
The original number: 1-800-273-8255 and press 1, remains available, and Veterans can continue to reach out via chat at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/ or by text to 838255.
Upcoming Events
Check out a calendar of events that your VFW is supporting. Your attendance at these events is encouraged and welcomed!
Business or Services for Veterans
While this page is constantly under construction, there are a number of business that wish to express their appreciation and thank you for your service with discounts on goods/services, food and entertainment. If you are aware of any business that supports our Veterans, please use the contact link below to pass along the information about the business and the benefit offered.
A non-exhaustive list of VA medical services is also displayed on this page to assist you with your medical needs.
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Please use this link to the contact page to help improve, report errors, or add resources that will help to improve the information on this page.
Awards / Scholarships
This year we are sponsoring or working with 5 awards or scholarships in the Bradenton area ...
Continue reading to see what is happeningFlights By Local Veterans
Celebrate America’s Veterans by assisting them to share in a day of honor at our nation’s memorials.
Read / see more about flights taken by local veteransOur Departed Veterans
A tribute to our local departed Veterans and visit the VA legacy Memorial where you can search the National Cemeteries for passed Family and Friends.
Pay your repects here to their memoryAmerican Background
The constitution, the american flag, read more about etiquette and principles
Take a look back to see how to go forward