New Paltz is nestled in the Shawangunk Mountains and is a small town rich in history and natural beauty. A State University of New York makes its home here.

Our Ladies Auxiliary is a very active one and both sponsor & participate in activities such as Cancer Aid & Research, the Buddy Poppy program, civic programs, Foster Children Christmas, Handicapped Children's Christmas Party, and other fund-raising events. They fully participate in all the VFW programs as well.

Brannen-van den Berg VFW Post 8645 was chartered in November, 1946.

Participation is needed in the Veteran's History Project being compiled by the Smithsonian. Let your voice be heard and your story become a part of history!

Please visit The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor in nearby New Windsor, NY.

Our Post home was rebuilt in 1974 after a fire destroyed the original structure. The back of the building is completely glass and overlooks the Shawangunk Mountains and Mohonk. Upstairs is a meeting room, full kitchen facilities, and lounge. It also houses a large banquet hall downstairs, complete with kitchen facilities for on-premise catering. Ample parking is available for members & guests at all post functions There is also a large outdoor permanent pavilion for outdoor events.

VFW Post 8645 is an active Post with lots of events for its members and community. There are about 350 members and we enthusiastically welcome new members to join us.

For more information about the Post, please contact vfwinfo@vfw8645.org or call us at 845-633-8494.

Commander's Column

If you are ashamed to stand by your colors,
you had better seek another flag.