Veterans of Foreign Wars — Local services in Plains

Being a Veteran and belonging to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, I like to visit different VFW's while traveling.

We stopped at this VFW and were welcomed as soon as we stepped through the door. We talked with patrons, the bartender and the Quartermaster. They were all very nice.

The building needs upgrades but we were reassured that they are in the planning. The building has a hall with a stage, gambling machines, pool table and a bowling alley. The bowling ally can be rented for free in advance. The club also has medical equipment for check-out.

They offer support for Veterans. The club always has something going on or something their planning. It is an active VFW that includes the community in most things they do.

Although we were just visiting the area, I would love to go back and have a few drinks, talk to the old timers and maybe even bowl...

I stopped in after playing a show on the 4th and I must say it was a wonderful time in there, the people were absolutely great, they were gracious and the drinks were top notch. The service was excellent, and the staff was as friendly as you could be, so if you have time and are in the neighborhood please stop and say hi and enjoy the atmosphere, truly an AMERICAN...

The wood panel dungeon that is known as a bar leaves something to be desired yet reminds us civilians of what veterans knew to be home on ships and barracks we have the privilege of not knowing. Friendly staff and strong drinks if you are passing thru town I would stop...