VFW Auxiliary Hosted Coast Guard Cornhole Tournament

The VFW Post 3137 Auxiliary organized a cornhole tournament to support local members of the U.S. Coast Guard Base-Charleston.

Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Philanthropy

VFW Auxiliary Hosted Coast Guard Cornhole Tournament

The VFW Post 3137 Auxiliary hosted its third annual cornhole tournament for U.S. Coast Guard Base-Charleston members. The event provided a day of rest and recreation for the personnel and their families.

Why it matters

The tournament served as a community effort to support Coast Guard members, highlighting Charleston's role as a designated Coast Guard City. It offered much-needed rest for the workforce stationed at the local base.

The tournament drew 60 attendees from the total Coast Guard Base-Charleston workforce of 260 members. Charleston is currently one of 37 communities across the nation holding an official Coast Guard City designation.

The players

U.S. Coast Guard Base-Charleston

This facility supports a workforce of 260 members and operates 11 local tenant units along the Cooper and Ashley Rivers.

VFW Post 3137 Auxiliary

The organization works to provide support and events for veterans and active-duty military personnel and their families.

The details

Participants competed in the tournament at VFW Post 3137 for both celebratory and raffle prizes. The team Hole Patrol, consisting of Wyatt Bess and Justin Resseguie, secured the win, while the team Shut your Cornhole, comprising Jackson Ludwig and Michael Strahlendors, finished as runners-up.

The cornhole tournament was held on October 9, 2026.
Grand Haven, Michigan, became the first Coast Guard City on November 13, 1998.

Market Landscape

This event reinforces Charleston's commitment to its status as one of 37 municipalities with an official Coast Guard City designation. Such local initiatives help solidify the area's reputation as a key center of operational gravity on the East Coast.

While the tournament was limited to military personnel and their families, it strengthens the connection between local organizations and the regional Coast Guard workforce. Residents in the area can expect continued focus on military integration as the base grows.

The takeaway

Events like these highlight the importance of community-led social programs in supporting the well-being of local service members. Engaging with local veteran organizations is one of the most effective ways for citizens to provide direct support to those serving in the military.