(512) 863-2535
M/SGT Ben D. Snowden
VFW Post 8587
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Physical Address:
1000 North College Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
No One Does More For Veterans
Purple Heart Post
The Canteen Is Open 6 Days Per Week - Opening Time Is At 3 p.m. From Monday To Saturday. The Canteen Opens At 2 p.m. Every Sunday.
Photo Gallery
VFW Presents The Colors At
Ride-On-Center For Kids (ROCK)
Barn Dance Annual Fundraiser
March 29, 2025
(L-R) Senior Vice Commander John McCleskey & Post Commander Juan Amaya Await Call For Presentation Of The Colors
American Heritage Girls Of Georgetown & Cub Scouts Of Pack 151 Assist The VFW In The First-Ever Retirement Of Nylon U.S. Flags By Cutting In Lieu Of Burning
March 29, 2025
Dedication Of Outdoor Stage Completed By American Heritage Girls
March 15, 2025
VFW District 28 And VFW Post 8587 Combine Donations
For Delivery To Williamson County Veterans Service Office
At Williamson County Commissioners Court
The $7,000 Donation From District 28 And Post 8587 Will Be Used By The WilCo Veterans Service Office To Assist Homeless Veterans With Their Needs Not Covered Under Federal Grants Recently Delivered
Post Delivers Donation To Williamson County Veterans Service Office
January 24, 2025
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Mitch Fuller, VFW Legislative Chair For Department of Texas Presents Post 8587's Donation To Misty Pierce-Cordero Of The WilCo Veterans Service Office. The Donation Will Be Used To Assist Area Veterans With Emergency Funds
Post Delivers Certificate Of Appreciation To Williamson County Sun Columnist Brad Stutzman
January 23, 2025
Post Commander Juan Amaya Presents A VFW Certificate Of Appreciation To WilCo Sun Columnist Brad Stutzman For His Continuous Support In Interviewing Post Members And Writing Articles Published In The Wilco Sun Informing Readers Of The Various Events The Post Carries Out In Support Of The Local Community And Veterans
Post Delivers Sponsor's Donation Check To The Caring Place
In Preparation For Amplify Austin Fundraiser In March 2025
Photo Taken In Front Of The Caring Place
Georgetown, Texas
December 30, 2024
(L-R) VFW 8587 Webmaster Frank Espinosa, Jr.; VFW 8587 Senior Vice Commander John McCleskey; VFW 8587 member Reggie Brockwell; The Caring Place Executive Director Ginna O'Connor; VFW 8587 Quartermaster Jim Holden; and, The Caring Place Community Engagement Manager Rita Turner, display the sponsor's check which will be used to match donations dollar-for-dollar during Amplify Austin's fundraiser from March 5-6, 2025
Post Christmas Party Is A Huge Success!
December 17, 2024
Patriots Pen Winner Presented Medallion And Check
At Troop 155 Christmas Tree Lot
Georgetown, Texas
November 25, 2024
(L-R) Senior Vice Commander John McCleskey Holds The Presentation Check While Patriots Pen Winner Joshua Dance Listens As Post Commander Juan Amaya Reads Josua's Citation
(L-R) Senior Vice Commander John McCleskey Presents The Patriots Pen Medallion To Joshua Dance As Post Commander Juan Amaya Proudly Looks On
(Center) Patriots Pen Winner Joshua Dance Happily Displays His $500 Scholarship Award As Senior Vice Commander John McCleskey And Post Commander Juan Amaya Stand By His Side
Post Delivers Teacher Of The Year His Winning Check
Florence Elementary School
November 22, 2024
(L-R) Post Senior Vice Commander John McCleskey Announces The Qualifications And Credentials Mr. Joseph Rine Possesses Which Earned Him Selection As VFW Post 8587 Teacher Of The Year. Chairwoman, Post House Committee Member Robin Vaughn Displays Mr. Rine's Winning Check.
(L-R) Teacher Of The Year Winner Mr. Joseph Rine; Senior Vice Commander John McCleskey; and, Chairwoman, Post House Committee Member Robin Vaughn Proudly Display Mr. Rine's Award Certificate And Check
The Entire Student Body Of Florence Elementary School Intently Watch As A Member Of The School's Faculty, Mr. Joseph Rine Is Announced As VFW Post 8587's Winner Of Teacher Of The Year Selection Competition
Voice of Democracy Winner Presented Medallion And Check At
East View High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Inspection Ceremony
November 15, 2024
Post Senior Vice Commander John McCleskey Reads From The Voice Of Democracy Award Citation For Cadet Shamma McDonald
Post Senor Vice Commander John McCleskey Presents Cadet Shamma McDonald With His Voice Of Democracy Award Citation, Medallion, And Check In The Amount Of $1,000
Post Senior Vice Commander John McCleskey Drapes The Voice Of Democracy Medallion Over Cadet Shamma McDonald's Shoulders As The Liberty Battalion Stands In Formation In The Background
Post Members Share Their Military Experience At American Heritage Girls Program At Field Of Honor
San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, Texas
November 11, 2024
Post Hosts Veterans Appreciation Dinner & Celebrates
U.S. Marine Corps Birthday
November 10, 2024
Post Participates In Opening Ceremonies Of The Field Of Honor With Parade Of The Post Colors
November 10, 2024
San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, Texas
Post Holds Halloween Costume Contest
October 26, 2024
American Heritage Girl Presented Medallion For Winning 2023
Voice Of Democracy Contest
October 15, 2024
2023 Voice Of Democracy Winner Virginia Lubrano Is Introduced By Post Senior Vice Commander John McCleskey Before Pinning Her Medallion
Post Senior Vice Commander John McCleskey Pins A Medallion On The Sash Of Virginia Lubrano Of American Heritage Girls Of Georgetown For Submitting The Winning Package For The 2023 Voice Of Democracy Competition
Post Participates In 4th Blood Drive Held
@ VFW Post
October 12, 2024
Post Celebrates VFW's 125th Birthday At Monthly Fish Fry
September 27, 2024
(L-R) Post Member Tom Cousineau (Oldest VFW Member Present); Immediate Past Commander & Post Judge Advocate Abran Yates (Youngest VFW Member Present); Post Commander Juan Amaya; And, Post Senior Vice Commander John McCleskey Make The First Cut Of The Cake In Celebration Of The VFW's 125th Birthday.
House Committee Chairman Robin Vaughn Has The Honor Of Slicing The Rest Of The Cake In Celebration Of The VFW's 125th Birthday.
Post Senior Vice Commander Presents VFW Certificate Of Recognition At Eagle Scout Court Of Honor For Michael V. Mutchler, Scouts Troop 155
September 22, 2024
Georgetown, Texas
Post Holds 1st Annual Car & Bike Show Fundraiser
September 21, 2024
Grounds Of VFW Post 8587
Irreverent Warriors Hold 2nd Annual Hike Starting & Ending At VFW Post 8587
September 21, 2024
Post Senior Vice Commander Discusses Patriot Pen And Voice Of Democracy With American Heritage Girls
Mid September 2024
Georgetown, Texas
Post Senior Vice Commander Discusses Patriot Pen And Voice Of Democracy 2024 Program With Scouts Of Troop 155
Scout Hut 155, San Gabriel Park
September 2, 2024
Memorial/Celebration Of Life For Preston Leckie, Past District Commander & Past Post Quartermaster
August 3, 2024
2024 Independence Day Extravaganza Hosted By VFW Post 8587
Georgetown, Texas
July 4, 2024
Dallas Cowboys NFL Hall Of Famer And Former Defensive Tackle #74 Bob Lilly Visits Post For Autographs And Photographs
June 30, 2024
(L-R) Past Post Commander & Current Post Judge Advocate Abran Yates; Mr. Bob Lilly; Canteen Manager Leslie Mauch; Post Member Frank Espinosa, Jr.,; and, Post Quartermaster Jim Holden Pose With Mr. Bob Lilly After Local Residents Braved The Long Line To Obtain His Autograph.
Past Post Commander And Current Post Judge Advocate Abran Yates Poses With Mr. Bob Lilly While Mr. Lilly Proudly Displays The Past Commander's Coin Given To Him By Abran Yates.
Post Member Frank Espinosa, Jr., Poses With Mr. Bob Lilly.
Post Members Deliver A Donation To Williamson County Historical Museum
Georgetown, Texas
June 27, 2024
(L-R) Post Quartermaster Jim Holden; WilCo Museum Curator Ben Geiger; Post Senior Vice Commander John McCleskey; Post Chaplain Allin Still; And Post Member Justin Byers Display The Donation Made By VFW Post 8587 Which Will Assist The Museum In Designing And Building A Vietnam Veterans Exhibit Within The Museum. Vietnam Veterans Are: Holden, Still, And Byers.
Post Members Attend Camp Courage Event
At Ride-On-Center-for-Kids
Georgetown, Texas
June 25, 2024
Camp Courage is a leadership horsemanship camp specifically designed for the children of all Military Branches of Active Duty Service Members/Veterans or Fallen Service Members/Veterans. A licensed professional counselor is present to help navigate any emotions and/or behaviors that being in this environment could bring up.
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Senior Vice Commander John McCleskey Gives A Short Presentation To The Children About The Word "Courage".
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Post Attends Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For Scatter Garden For Eagle Scout Project For Boy Scout Of Troop 405 At
International Order Of Odd Fellows Cemetery
Georgetown, Texas
May 23, 2024
American Heritage Girls Conduct U.S. Flag
Retirement Ceremony
@ VFW Post 8587
May 18, 2024
American Heritage Girls And Troop 151 Scouts Assist Post 8587 With Planting Of U.S. Flags @ International Order Of Odd Fellows Cemetery
Georgetown, TX
May 18, 2024
Post 8587 Judge Advocate John McCleskey Presents VFW Awards To
East View High School Liberty Battalion Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadets
May 3, 2024
Post Judge Advocate John McCleskey Presents The VFW Award To Cadet Ensign Lavella Darling
Post Judge Advocate John McCleskey Presents The VFW Award To Cadet Petty Officer First Class Andrew Rankin
