VFW Dode Morris Post 1760 ⋆ Mesa, AZ

Our Mission

Why- Everything we do we believe in honoring our Veterans. We believe in sharing their stories of sacrifice in protecting our freedoms.

How- The way we do this is by assisting the various needs of our veterans, sharing their heritage and stories with the community.

What- We are a distinguished well respected organization within our community that offers many services one of which is operating a canteen for fundraising to support our cause.

2024 Patriot’s Pen Winner

VFW Post 1760 is proud to award this year’s Patriot’s Pen Patriot’s Pen winner Archer Smith for his submitted essay. Archer and his father attend December’s Post 1760… READ»

May 2026

Monday May 11

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Auxiliary Meeting
65 S MacDonald, Mesa, Arizona 85210, United States
Auxiliary of VFW Post 1760 monthly meeting

Saturday May 16

All Day: Armed Forces Day
Among the many military holidays celebrated each year is Armed Forces Day. Celebrated the third Saturday in May, Armed Forces Day falls during Military Appreciation Month and joins Memorial Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day, and Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) as another May military-themed holiday.

On Aug. 31, 1949, Defense Secretary Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The single-day celebration stemmed from the unification of the armed forces under one agency — the Department of Defense.

(2018). Armed Forces Day. Retrieved from https://www.military.com/military-appreciation-month/history-of-armed-forces-day.html.
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Hall Rental - Nava
65 S MacDonald, Mesa, Arizona 85210, United States

Monday May 25

All Day: Memorial Day

Volunteer

We can always use help with our annual events with Memorial Day weekend and the Veterans Day parade, as well other activities. Contact us to find out how.

Donate

Monitary donations are always greatly appreciated. Those donations are put towards our activities, building maintenance, youth programs, and of course our veterans in need! Help make a difference and donate!

Support

Everyone can give support to our veteran organization by attending and/or participating in our activities and events throughout the year. Refer to our events calendar to see our upcoming events.

Post Activities

VFW Riders

Children's
Xmas Party

Pool League

VFW Post 1760 Commander
Jesse Chitwood

About VFW Post 1760

Chartered in 1929, our establishment is one of the five oldest VFW posts in the state of Arizona. Our post’s namesake Corpl. Joseph ‘Dode’ Morris who served in the U.S. Army is the second citizen in the city of Mesa’s history to be killed in action. Our post proudly continues to serve both our veterans and community. Learn more about the history of the VFW in Mesa by visting our History pages.

Veteran Tips:

Need your DD214?

Need a copy of your DD214, or your relative's DD214? Request an official copy from the National Archives website.

Need a Veteran ID?

Been asked for a Veteran ID and can't locate your VFW card? An alternative is have the "VETERAN" designation added to your Arizona Drivers license. Go to ADOT's website for more information.