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VFW Membership
Connect with fellow veterans and continue serving through advocacy, camaraderie, and community projects.
Learn about eligibility →Des Moines, Iowa · Chartered 1921
Honoring service.
Strengthening community.
Welcome to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 738. We bring veterans, families, and neighbors together through service, fellowship, advocacy, and remembrance.
Welcome to Post 738
Yesterday’s defenders. Today’s community leaders.
Located at 2801 Dean Avenue in Des Moines, Post 738 has served veterans and the community since 1921.
Our Post is home to an active VFW community, an Auxiliary charter, an Honor Guard, and Cooties Pup Tent #1. Whether you are a veteran looking for connection, a family member seeking support, or a neighbor wanting to get involved, you are welcome here.
1921Post charter year
738VFW Post number
DSMDes Moines, Iowa
Get involved
More than a meeting place.
Find fellowship, take part in community service, and help strengthen support for veterans and their families.
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Veteran Support
Explore trusted resources for benefits, claims assistance, crisis support, and family services.
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Honor Guard
Help honor veterans and recognize the meaning of military service at ceremonies and community events.
Honor Guard information →At the Post
Come together at Post 738.
Monthly gatherings and community traditions are a great way to get to know the Post.
Monthly Post Meeting
Members meet at the Post on the first Saturday of the month. Please contact the Post to confirm the current start time and meeting details.
Community Breakfast
The Post website has advertised a public breakfast from 8:00–10:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of the month, supported by free-will donations. Confirm before visiting.
VFW Auxiliary
The Post has listed Auxiliary meetings on the second Saturday. Contact the Post for current schedules and participation details.