Welcome to
VFW Hollister Post 9242

The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure the rights and benefits for their service.  Those organizations banded together to form what would become the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  By May 28, 1936 when the 74th Congress issued the Congressional Charter incorporating the VFW, the membership grew to almost 200,000.

Hollister Post 9242 was formed when World War II veterans returned home and wanted an organization that represented their common bond.  The Hollister Post 9242 received it charter on March 28, 1947. Like the National Organization, the Post has been serving veterans and the community ever since.

The Dug Out - The Dug Out is a private bar facility, established in 1947, run by and for the posts members and their guests.  It is located on East Street on the backside of the Veterans Memorial Building.  Post charter members, when unable to gain acceptance to the existing bar upstairs, literally "dug out" what was then a small storage area under the buildings stage to create the Dug Out bar.

During the Veterans Memorial Building restoration, the bar was updated with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant bath rooms plus a second street entrance door with stairs and a hydraulic lift was added.  We welcome back those members who have experienced trouble negotiating the stairs.

Bar Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday

Honor Guard Services - Hollister VFW Post 9242 provides Honor Guard services for deceased veterans funeral services within San Benito County.  We will also provide services outside the county on request.  Please contact (831) 638-0928 for more information.

Who is Eligible?  The fundamental difference between our Organization and other veteran organizations, and one in which we take great pride, is our eligibility qualifications. There are three requisites for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States: (1) Citizenship; (2) Honorable service in the Armed Forces of the United States; (3) Service entitling the applicant to the award of a recognized campaign medal or as set forth in the Congressional Charter and/or By-Laws.  To determine whether you are eligible, click here for a printable eligibility listing.

Interested in becoming a member?  You may fill out the printable application and mail it to the VFW National Headquarters at the address specified on the application.  Please be sure to complete all areas of the application, sign it, and include your payment by check or credit card as well as a copy of your military separation document (DD214).

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