About Our Post
Veterans serving veterans and the South Range community — Ranger Post 6165, District 15, Department of Michigan.
Who We Are
The Veterans of Foreign Wars is one of the nation’s oldest organizations of combat veterans. Ranger Post 6165 carries that mission into the Copper Country: we support local veterans and their families, honor those who served, and give back to our community through programs, ceremonies, and good old-fashioned volunteer work.
Chartered in [year]; a fuller history is on the way.
We Remember
Remembrance is at the heart of what we do — from flag and honor details to the Baltic Honor Roll restoration, we make sure those who served are not forgotten.
Post Officers (2025–2026)
- Commander — Ron Olson
- Sr. Vice Commander — Butch Paavola
- Jr. Vice Commander — Dave Jukkala
- Quartermaster — Jason Gregersen
- Adjutant — Lee DeForge
- Chaplain — Irving Tronti
Visit the Post
44969 Baltic Avenue
South Range, MI 49963
Mail: PO Box 282, South Range, MI 49963
Meeting schedule & phone: coming soon
Eligible to Join?
If you served overseas in a campaign or conflict, we’d be glad to have you.