VFW Post 8071 Virginia City Nevada 89440

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Supporting Veterans and Our Community Since 1946

10/20/2026

DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR VFW SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATIONS FOR TOP STUDENTS, TEACHERS:

The deadline for nominations for top local students and teachers for the 2026 VFW Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen and Teacher of the Year contests is October 31. Millions of dollars in scholarships and awards will be distributed by the VFW nationwide to deserving students and teachers. All students ranging from 6-12th grades are welcome to enter and nominations for Teacher of the Year are open for elementary, middle school and high school teachers.

All of the information on the contests can be found at: www.vfw.org

For detailed information, post members are welcome to call Retired MSG Erick Studenicka at 775-720-9570.

09/28/2026

Post and Auxiliary members were busy this weekend serving up hot dogs and hamburgers to hundreds of visitors in Virginia City for Street Vibrations. Thank you for all the support!

09/24/2026

VFW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND:

The VFW is sponsoring both the Voice of Democracy contest and the Patriot's Pen essay competition this autumn! More than $1 million is available in prizes -- the winner could be a student right in your family! Call Erick Studenicka at 775-720-9570 if you need help with an entry or if you need detailed information!

09/19/2026

Come down to Dayton Valley Days and get some raffle tickets for our Gun Safe drawing.

09/15/2026

VFW POST 8071 SEEKS TOP SCHOLARS, TEACHERS ON THE COMSTOCK!

Autumn is the season for scholarship nominees in order to recognize the top students and teachers in our region! VFW comrades are encouraged to help their relatives and friends apply for lucrative student and teacher scholarships and recognition. For scholarship applications, follow the directions closely at the included link. If you need assistance in applying, call Erick Studenicka at 775-720-9570. Note that all applications will be vetted through local Post 8071. Don't overlook the fact some applications will require an audio file.

The post is willing to help assemble applications for top nominees! If you have a top nominee, just let the post officials know and we will help the student and/or teacher apply for national awards!

The deadline is approaching in late October so prepare your application now!

Call 775-720-9570 if you have completed your application and need to submit it to Post 8071!

The youth of today will be the leaders of tomorrow. That's why we've established programs designed for young people and educators - offering everything from college scholarships to classroom resources for teachers.

08/24/2026

A great working day for members of VFW Post 8071! Under the leadership of Post Cdr Jannal Milich, several members came together for a day of building two carports and cleaning out two shipping containers the post uses for storage.

08/05/2026

07/05/2026

VFW Post 8071 Color Guard leading off the Virginia City annual 4th of July parade

07/03/2026

Another local business stepping up to support our local Veterans! Thank you

🇺🇸 It was truly an honor to host the Celebration of Life for CSM Alan Callanan, U.S. Army (Ret.).
We are grateful to Alan’s family and friends for allowing us to be a small part of such a meaningful day as they gathered to celebrate a life of service, dedication, and love.
A heartfelt thank you to our local VFW for everything they do to honor and support our veterans. We are incredibly grateful for your continued commitment to preserving the traditions, camaraderie, and respect our nation’s heroes deserve.
From all of us at The Palace Restaurant & Saloon, thank you to everyone who joined together to celebrate CSM Alan Callanan’s remarkable life. It was a privilege to serve you.�🇺🇸❤️

06/21/2026

Memorial lunch today in honor of post member Alan Calan, CSM, US Army (RIP).

Address

PO Box 693
Virginia City, NV
89440

Telephone

+18884398071

Website

https://www.vfwpost8071.org/

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