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Welcome to Red Hook VFW Post 7765

Still serving. No one serves veterans better.

As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we welcome today's service members into our ranks. Our common bond is service overseas, whether in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, Korea, Vietnam, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns.

Canteen hours
Operation Never Forget event patch

September 16–20, 2027 · Red Hook, NY

Operation Never Forget: The Wall is coming to Red Hook

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall®, a three-fifths scale replica of the memorial in Washington carrying the names of more than 58,000 Americans who died in Vietnam, comes to Red Hook alongside the Some Gave All Moving Tribute, honoring those lost from September 11, 2001 to today.

  • Opening ceremony Friday, September 17, 2027 at 9:00 AM
  • Where St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 7412 South Broadway, with programs at the Elmendorph Inn, local cemeteries and VFW Post 7765
  • Free and open to all Daily, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Hosted by VFW Post 7765 and the Hudson River Patriots Alliance. Volunteers and sponsors are needed: contact Troy Haley at (845) 407-2723 or troy@vfw7765.org.

About the Post

Red Hook VFW Post 7765 brings together veterans who served in foreign wars and campaigns, supports their families, and gives back to the Red Hook community that has supported us for decades.

The Post is home to our canteen, a hall available to rent, The Bunker golf simulators, our Honor Guard, and the VFW Auxiliary. Members and guests are welcome during canteen hours.

Post officers

CommanderRick Christensen
Senior Vice CommanderBill Moore
Junior Vice CommanderMike Juszkiewcz
QuartermasterTroy Haley
AdjutantTim Jardine
ChaplainBill Moore
Auxiliary PresidentLori Juszkiewcz

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.

The VFW Auxiliary to Post 7765
Spouses, parents, children, siblings and grandchildren of eligible veterans work alongside the Post on programs, events and outreach. Led by President Lori Juszkiewcz.

Visit the Auxiliary page

Upcoming events

Open to members and the community unless noted. Call the Post for details.

Flyer: Homemade Thursday, Jodee's famous barbecue baby back ribs, $25, at VFW Post 7765
Thursday, September 24Kitchen open 5:00 to 8:00 PM

Homemade Thursday: Jodee's Famous Barbecue Baby Back Ribs

Ribs for $25, served with a baked potato, corn on the cob and Caesar salad. Dine in or take it home.

Every plate helps us keep supporting our veterans and our community. Come hungry!

Flyer: Shake, Rattle and Roll, a dueling piano experience, Saturday September 26 at VFW Post 7765
Saturday, September 26Doors 6:00 PM · Show 7:00 PM

Shake, Rattle and Roll: A Dueling Piano Experience

VFW Post & Auxiliary 7765 present a night of dueling pianos at the Post. Tickets are $40 and include a welcome glass of champagne and the show. The kitchen will be open with light menu options from our Auxiliary.

All proceeds benefit VFW Post & Auxiliary 7765 and their work for our veterans and our community.

  • Nov 11Wednesday

    Veterans Day

    Details to come. Call the Post for ceremony times.

Flyer: Freedom 250 Raffle, $50 donation, only 250 tickets, prizes from $250 to $3,000
Now selling$50 donation · Only 250 tickets

Freedom 250 Raffle

Supporting those who sacrifice for our freedoms. Four cash prizes:

1st prize$3,000For the Fathers of the Revolution
2nd prize$2,000For the Minutemen and Volunteers
3rd prize$1,000For the American people who supported the freedom fighters
4th prize$250For those who never returned home

The drawing will be held at the first Post member meeting after all tickets are sold. You need not be present to win, and winning tickets stay in for the next drawing. Cash bar available.

Drawing date: to be announced here once all tickets are sold.

Tickets and raffle information are available at the bar. The Post may postpone the drawing until all tickets are sold; any new date will be posted here and on social media.

Post member meetings

Second Monday of every month at 7:00 PM, at the Post. All Post members are encouraged to attend.

Next meeting: Monday, October 12, 7:00 PM

Upcoming meetings

  • Monday, November 9
  • Monday, December 14
  • Monday, January 11
  • Monday, February 8

Capital Fund Campaign

A committee restructured our five-year capital fund campaign after taking feedback from local leaders. After reviewing every category, securing bids, and planning for what best serves the Post long term, we reduced the goal from $1.5 million to $715,379.

Thanks to our members, neighbors and local businesses, we have raised $214,000 so far.

Your gift keeps the Post building open and in good repair for the veterans and families who depend on it.

$214,000 raised
30% of our goal
$715,379
Five-year goal (revised from $1.5 million) · $501,379 to go

Rent the hall & play The Bunker

Hall rental

The VFW Banquet Hall is available to rent for parties, showers, memorials, meetings and community events.

Our Hall Rental Coordinator, Barbara, can walk you through available dates, the rental agreement, rules and deposit. Email barbara@vfw7765.org, call (845) 758-6212, or send a request below.

Request a date

The Bunker golf sims

The Bunker 7765 rack card: indoor golf simulators, open 7 days a week 9am to 9pm by reservation, (845) 663-5300, 30 Elizabeth Street, Red Hook

Our indoor golf center has 3 fully upgraded About Golf simulators, each loaded with 80+ world-class courses. It's laid-back and family-friendly, perfect for beginners learning the game or seasoned golfers fine-tuning their swing.

Open 7 days a week, 9am–9pm, by reservation
30 Elizabeth Street, Red Hook

Off-peakWeekdays 9am–3pm$45
Full swingWeekdays 3–9pm, weekends 9am–9pm$50

Per simulator, per hour. Leagues, corporate events, team building and birthday parties for all ages.

Call (845) 663-5300 to book, or send a request below. Follow The Bunker on Facebook and Instagram.

Book a bay

Programs

How Post 7765 serves veterans, students and the Red Hook community.

  • AmericanismFlag education, patriotic ceremonies and civic events.
  • Community serviceVolunteer projects that give back to Red Hook.
  • Honor GuardMilitary honors at funerals, parades and ceremonies.
  • Military Order of the CootieThe VFW's honor degree, supporting hospitalized veterans.
  • POW/MIAKeeping faith with those who have not come home.
  • SafetyRecognizing local police, fire and EMS professionals.
  • TapsHonoring departed comrades.
  • Toys for TotsCollecting gifts for local children each holiday season.
  • Veteran outreachConnecting veterans with benefits, help and each other.

Membership

If you served honorably in a foreign war, campaign or expedition, you've earned your place in the VFW. Join a Post that stands for veterans in Red Hook and in Washington.

Eligible service includes:

  • WWII
  • Korea
  • Vietnam
  • Persian Gulf
  • Kosovo
  • Afghanistan
  • Iraq
  • Global War on Terror
  • Peace-keeping and expeditionary campaigns

Assistance & benefits

The VFW supports veterans, service members and their families, and remains a voice for returning and deployed service members.

Our Post Benefits Advisor (formerly Post Service Officer) can help you understand and file for the VA benefits you've earned, free of charge.

Contact the Post to reach our Benefits Advisor

Resources

Our supporters

Red Hook VFW Post 7765 thanks the community for its continued support. The businesses and neighbors below help us serve veterans every day.

[Supporter list]

Veterans Crisis Line

Free, confidential support 24/7. Dial 988 then press 1, or text 838255.

Contact & hours

Mailing address
PO Box 293
Red Hook, NY 12571

Phone
(845) 758-6212

Facebook
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Canteen hours

Monday4pm–9pm
Tuesday4pm–9pm
Wednesday4pm–9pm
Thursday4pm–9pm
Friday4pm–9pm
Saturday1pm–9pm
Sunday1pm–9pm

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