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VFW Post 9644
VFW Post 9644 in Sheridan, Colorado remains open as of October 2026 — 3 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 74% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
The episode
| Status | Still open (as of October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Episode | "Changing of the Guards" |
| Season | Season 8, Episode 35 |
| Originally aired | May 28, 2023 |
| Original name | VFW Post 9644 |
| Location | Sheridan, Colorado |
| Address | 2680 W Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO 80110 |
| Google reviews | Read reviews on Google |
Key dates
- May 28, 2023Bar Rescue episode “Changing of the Guards” airs — Jon Taffer's rescue of VFW Post 9644, filmed earlier.
The rescue
Jon Taffer kept the name VFW Post 9644 for the relaunch.
Todd Van Sant took over as post commander after the rescue, and the post remains open in Sheridan. It held a 4.5-star rating on Google.
What happened next
Todd Van Sant became commander of VFW Post 9644 following the rescue, publicising the post's events on his personal Facebook page and in the post's Facebook group, where he also posted frequently about the Bar Rescue experience. The post held a watch party for the episode's broadcast, promoted through the group and its website. Its regular programme included a Sunday breakfast, a Friday night dinner, and bingo with dinner on Tuesdays, alongside karaoke and events for Colorado sports teams. The post remains open in Sheridan and held a 4.5-star rating on Google; it has no Yelp page.
Quick answers
Is VFW Post 9644 still open?
VFW Post 9644 in Sheridan, Colorado remains open as of October 2026 — 3 years and 5 months after its Bar Rescue episode first aired. 74% of the 141 rescued bars with a recorded closing date did not last as long.
Where is VFW Post 9644 located?
VFW Post 9644 is located at 2680 W Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO 80110.
Sources: Reality TV Revisited · Reality TV Updates · Yelp · Wikipedia episode list. Compiled October 2026; cross-checked against local reporting and each bar's own web presence where available.
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