Valor verified: the post has hosted a meal where veterans ate free (ham, brisket, scalloped potatoes, corn, baked beans, homemade bread, desserts, coffee, lemonade). A Veterans Day listing also documented free coffee, donuts, and rolls at the Clear Lake VFW for veterans. In 2025 the post also hosted a free veterans-only hike (Ruck Iowa) with a meal provided at the end — limited to those who served or are currently serving.