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The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves.
 
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In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. 

Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans.

Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010.

Annually, the nearly 2 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. 

From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.

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Statewide News

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Post 12218's First Change of Command

Western Prince William County Post 12218 will be conducting their first Change of Command Ceremony on June 8th, 1000 at Great Mane Brewery in Haymarket, VA. Come on out and support one of Virginia's newest Posts.

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Vietnam Veterans - Welcome Home!

The United State of America Vietnam War Commemoration is holding a Welcome Home event at the National Mall in Washington DC on May 11th to 13th 2023.

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National News

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VFW Joins TikTok's 'Veteran Voices' Initiative

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the launch of

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VFW Action Alert: Pass the Dole Act Now

H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, would provide enhancements to critical health ...

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Announcements

 VFW Posts & Auxiliary Meetings of the month
 392 1st Tuesday 7pm                      Aux 1st Tuesday 7pm                   
 1211 1st Thursday 7pm
 2296 4th Wednesday 7pm                   
 2582 1st Tuesday 7pm                   
 2894 2nd Wednesday 7pm             Aux 2nd Tuesday 7pm
 3160 2nd Thursday 630pm            Aux 2nd Tuesday 630pm
 4411 3rd Thursday 7pm                  Aux 2rd Thursday 7pm
 4809 2nd and 4th Monday 7pm    Aux 1st Monday 7pm
 8545 2nd Wednesday 7pm             
12217 1st Wednesday 7pm 
    
 
Pup Tents Meetings of the month
 1 3rd Tuesday    VFW Post 3160
 2 1st Tuesday     VFW Post 4809
 9 2nd Tuesday   VFW Post 392
 11 3rd Tuesday   VFW Post 4411
  
January 9-12, 2025 VFW Winter Council at Fort Magruder Hotel and Conference Center
Room Rates TBD: phone 757-220-2250, 6945 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA. See General Orders
 
February 8, 2025 District 2 meeting at VFW Post 2894 3329 S. Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake
Joint Mtg and Awards for Patriot Pen, Voice of Democracy, and Teacher of the Year at starts 9:00am
 
May 10, 2025 VFW Joint District 2 Convention at VFW Post 3160 111 A View Ave, Norfolk
Starts at 9:00am Awards Ceremony for Patriotic Arts, Scout of the Year, and NJROTC of the Year ( Nominations, Elections, and Installation) 

June 18-22, 2025 Virginia VFW Department Convention ( Harrisonburg) See State General Orders
 
Dates are subject to change, but this is the current plan. 

 
VFW District 2 Post Commander's Quarterly report to the District Commander is under Resource  Link to on line. https://vfwva.org/di/vfw/v2/default.asp?pid=63308
 

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