ABOUT US

VFW Post 1533 was mustered on November 12, 1935. 
  • Post 1533 is very active in our local community, with an emphasis on supporting local schools. The Post has donated over $98,000 in scholarships. 
  • The canteen is open to the public. Come join us for karaoke and to watch NFL games. 
  • Facilities are available for rent to host your small/large event and the rental revenue supports the Post's activities.
  • General Membership Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6pm. Veterans who meet VFW's eligibility criteria for membership are welcome to attend. Arrive at least 20 minutes early and ask to speak to a post officer prior to the start of a meeting.  
  • Bereavement gatherings: Families of deceased Veterans who would like to host the bereavement gathering at the post should contact the Commander or the Hall Rental Manager, Frank Tapia at 210.683.2889. Bereavements for Veterans are offered at no cost to the family; however, a donation to the post is appreciated but not required.   
 
Post Information:
Address
107 Elmhurst, San Antonio, TX 78208
 
Post phone/Canteen
210.845.1041
 
Commander
Gilbert DeLeon at 210.859.7690
 
Rental Hall Officer
Frank Tapia at 210.683.2889 
 
Service Officer 
Noel Longoria at 210.238.0968
  
 
About the VFW 
 
In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. 

Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans.

Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010.

Annually, the nearly 2 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. 

From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.

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