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  Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Doral 'Seals for Soldiers' Campaign Raises Six-Figure Donation for VFW's Operation Uplink
VFW Service Officers: Compassion, Dedication, Sense of Purpose Helping Nation's Veterans
VFW calls on Senate to defeat troop withdrawal language
www.vfw.org   (295 words)

  
  Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): Dispatch 1: Mission Assigned
The truth be told, VFW members have put all of their hearts and souls into it.
As such, the VFW has close ties to the military community and that gives the organization the ability to obtain critical information and get where they need to go in order to deliver services.
My "higher-ups" in the VFW understand that media coverage of the accomplishments, the sacrifice and especially the valor and gallantry of those fighting the war has been less than adequate.
donate.vfw.org /site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5261   (671 words)

  
 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) :: VFW Capitol Hill
The VFW has more than 100 trained service officers to assist any veteran, or their dependents, obtain federal or state entitlements.
VFW service officers also assist veterans seeking discharge upgrades, record corrections, education benefits, disability compensation, pension eligibility and other veterans' needs.
It alerts VFW membership to key veterans' legislation under consideration and actively lobbies Congress and the administration on veterans' issues.
www.vfw.org /index.cfm?fa=caphill.home&cfid=3055160&cftoken=71371384   (203 words)

  
 VFW POST 1152 of KOKOMO, IN
Many of our volunteers are retired, but their service to the VFW and their fallen comrades has become nearly a full time job.
VFW Post 1152 will pay dues for all qualified military personel and returning veterans.
The general public is invited, but only VFW and Auxiliary members may purchase alcoholic beverages from the canteen.
kokomo-vfw-rites.org /index.html   (554 words)

  
 VFW 4816 - Piney Woods Post - Porter, TX   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
In 2001, VFW unveiled its tribute to service and country with its dedication of Centennial Plaza.
Annually, VFW members and its Auxiliary contribute more than 13 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week.
From providing $2.5 million in college scholarships to high school students every year to encouraging elevation of the Veterans Administration to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there--honoring the dead by helping the living.
www.vfw4816.org /index.html   (279 words)

  
 Veterans of Foreign Wars - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The VFW became a government-chartered non-profit organization by an act of the United States Congress in 1936; as such, it receives no funding from United States tax receipts and is supported by charitable donations.
The current VFW was first formed in 1914 from the merger of two prior veterans organizations which both arose in 1899: the American Veterans of Foreign Service and the National Society of the Army of the Philippines.
The VFW also maintains a nationwide organization of employees and volunteers to assist veterans with their VA disability claims.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Veterans_of_Foreign_Wars   (363 words)

  
 Welcome to VFW Post 9143
VFW Post 9143 would like to invite all members, family and friends to come cheer VFW Post 9143 Nascar Weekly Series Truck driver Joel Townsend to victory at Lanier National Speedway on Saturday, August 19, 2006.
VFW Post 9143 welcomes all shooters to come out to show your marksmanship at the "Turkey Shoot".
The members of VFW Post 9143 would like to express our appreciation to our comrades at VFW Post 9486 for their contribution to the development of this web site.
www.vfwpost9143.com   (266 words)

  
 VFW WebCOM Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
An examination of the VFW organization early in the process found that fewer than 5% of the 8500+ VFW Posts around the country and around the world had any kind of internet presence with an even smaller percentage of those sites actually active.
Unfortunately, the VFW community has seen declining membership in recent years as the older World War II and Korean War veterans have begun to pass.
VFW National Commander Gary Kurpius was recently featured in a video news report on Armed Forces Network Europe.
vfwwebcom.org /blog   (1051 words)

  
 VFW - Department of Tennessee - Membership & Eligibility
VFW membership is available to all U.S. Citizens, honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces and who have earned an overseas campaign medal.
If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact your local VFW Post, State VFW Office, or the National VFW Offices for verification.
Please contact your State VFW Office, or the National VFW Offices for an updated list of eligible services.
home.att.net /~tnvfw/member.html   (241 words)

  
 VFW California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
With 3 regional offices and several field offices across California, the VFW employs a highly trained staff of Department Service Officers (DSOs) who represent veterans and their families with claims for benefits from the VA, the armed forces, the Social Security Administration, and other government agencies.
Veterans need not be VFW members to take advantage of this assistance, which is provided free of charge.
And there are those numerous occasions when VFW assistance helps lift a disabled veteran's family out of the grip of poverty.
www.vfwca.org /index.cfm?page=418719   (678 words)

  
 MN VFW Membership Eligibility Page
V.F.W. help in protecting existing veteran benefits that you now receive, or that you may be entitled to in the future, through the effort of our V.F.W. National Legislative Service in Washington, D.C. and your own V.F.W. State Legislative Committee.
Free admission of your children to the V.F.W. National Home in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, in the event of your death, with complete assurance that they will have every opportunity to grow up as proud, healthy and educated citizens.
Receiving the V.F.W. Magazine, the State V.F.W. newspaper, and the Post newsletter bimonthly, which keeps you informed on all matters pertaining to your status as a veteran and subjects close to your heart as a patriotic American.
www.vfw.state.mn.us /membership.html   (642 words)

  
 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11447, Paul P. Busek
Establishment of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #11447, Barrio Barretto, Philippines was reported in October issue of VFW magazine of the same year.
ALL VFW members are invited to attend a special Pearl Harbor Remembrance ceremony at 1300 hours at the Post.
All "Cooties" are invited to attend the Pup Tent 11 Scratch at the Post on the 7th of December at 1400 hours.
www.vfw11447.org   (328 words)

  
 VFW Memorial Park Post 764 Homepage
VFW Memorial Park Post No. 764, Veterans of Foreign Wars, was Chartered on March 21, 1962.
VFW Post 764 is in District 24, Department of Pennsylvania.
VFW Post 764 is located next to the intersection of Valleybrook Road and East McMurray Road in the heart of Peters Township which is located in northern Washington County, Pennsylvania.
www.vfw764.org /default.htm   (309 words)

  
 Department of South Carolina VFW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
This VFW offer features the Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Collection, all four Mannheim Steamroller studio CDs for the special price of only $29.98 (a $39.98 value) + $5.50 shipping and handling.
Additionally, for each Christmas Collection sold to VFW members and supporters during this period, American Gramaphone will donate an additional Christmas CD to VFW MAP to distribute to military service members and their families.
VFW members and supporters can call 1-800-446-6860 or shop online and listen to audio samples at www.mannheimsteamroller.com.
www.vfwsc.org /index.html   (628 words)

  
 John Lyon VFW Post 3150 Home Page
Commander Eric Anderson (left) and Past Commander Ken Jansen assist a wheelchair riding Walter Reed soldier into the new bus, which Post 8208 uses to transport soldiers between Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Post 3150 for Sunday brunches.
The Virginia General Assembly has authorized the issuance of a VFW license plate.
The first 350 applicants will receive the plate without the $10 application fee the first year.
www.vfw3150.org   (245 words)

  
 VFW MO POST 3770   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Jessie Jones, a life member of VFW Post 2657 in Fulton, MO was elected Commander of the Department of Missouri, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, at the Department Convention held June 30 thru July 2 in Columbia, MO.
Jones served with the USMC from June 1964 to June 1968.
Today, June 22, 2006 VFW Post 3770 performed a Color Ceremony to open the 2006 edition of the Tri-County Fair held in Mtn Grove, Mo. the Ceremony was held promptly at 10:00 a.m.
www.vfwmowebcom.org /post3770   (601 words)

  
 VFW NC WebCOM Network
The VFW Department of North Carolina, the Sheraton Four Seasons Hotel/Koury Convention Center, and the city of Greensboro are hosting the annual Southern Conference meeting from 3-5 November.
It will be the first time in 14 years that this massive meeting, attended by delegates from all 14 of the southern states, is being held in the Tarheel State.
The Department of North Carolina and the city of Greensboro are going all out to ensure that the hundreds of VFW comrades and Ladies Auxiliary members receive a warm welcome.
vfwwebcom.org /northcarolina   (958 words)

  
 VFW Voice of Democracy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
COULD WIN A TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. The Post Commander of VFW Post 11508 announced the start of this year's Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary "Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest." Students nationwide have the opportunity to compete in the annual audio essay contest and win valuable scholarships and awards.
According to the local VFW Post Commander, the students achieve much more when they participate in "Voice of Democracy".
Additional benefits for students include; increased self-confidence and poise, experience in polishing communication skills, and the opportunity for self-expression.
www.vfw11508.org /VOD.html   (307 words)

  
 VFW Post 3783 - History Index
Buddy Poppy: the Buddy Poppy program was started over 75 years ago.
It is a symbol of unity with in the VFW.
Veterans of Foreign Wars: The VFW traces its roots back to 1899.
www.vfw3783.com /history   (99 words)

  
 Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars
Matthew Pennington of the 16 th Airborne Corps Charlie Battery 321st Field Artillery gets a hero's welcome from VFW members and troop greeters at Bangor International Airport on Sunday afternoon.
The Rockland VFW Post paid for all materials.
They will be more then glad to help you with membership.
mainevfw.org   (477 words)

  
 VFW Foundation: Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation
Discover ways you can share your company's products or services.
For over 100 years, the success of the VFW has been built on programs that have given us the ability to improve lives.
Currently, the Foundation either operates or supports a dozen such programs, including the three you see above.
www.vfwfoundation.org   (84 words)

  
 Welcome
If you are currently on active duty in the Armed Forces and would like to know more about the VFW and what we can offer please feel free to
The VFW Post in the Department of Virginia are currently recruiting new members for the VFW.
Do you have what it takes to belong to the VFW look
www.vfw-virginia.com   (156 words)

  
 V FW Post 6311 Jimmie Connors
VFW Post 6311 Jimmie Connors, Proudly We Served
VFW National Headquarters Ladies Auxiliary Washington D.C. Office
Street 406 West 34th St. VFW Memorial Building
www.vfw-manteca-ca.org   (74 words)

  
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Take a look at our Member Profiles page!
This toolset helps our membership interact with the VFW National Headquarters for general membership tasks.
The VFW is made up of service personnel who choose to continue their service to their country and community through the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
emem.vfw.org   (48 words)

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