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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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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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Centennial Celebration

The VFW Department of Virginia is turning 100 this year and we are celebrating across the state with our members. Come join us at one of seven locations with food, fun, music and giveaways.

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National News

Important info from National VFW

Thankful for the Life We Live

WASHINGTON - 'What are you thankful for?' is a common question this time of year. While most would prefer to get straight to the t...

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Celebrating Those Who Have Worn the Nation's Uniform

WASHINGTON - For the members the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), as well as the millions of others who have worn the cloth of our ...

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Announcements

 VFW Posts & Auxiliary Meetings of the month
 392 1st Tuesday 7pm                     Aux 1st Tuesday 7pm
 993 3rd Monday 7pm                    
 1211 1st Thursday 7pm                 
 2582 1st Tuesday 7pm                   
 2894 2nd Wednesday 7pm         
 3160 2nd Thursday 7pm               
 4411 1st & 3rd Thursday 7pm    
 4809 2nd Monday 7pm                 Aux 1st Monday 7pm
 8545 2nd Wednesday 7pm             
12217 1st of the Wednesday 7pm 
2296 4th Wednesday 730pm       
 
Pup Tents Meetings of the month
 1 3rd Tuesday     VFW Post 3160
 2 1st Thursday    VFW Post 4809
 9 2nd Tuesday    VFW Post 392
 11 3rd Tuesday   VFW Post 4411
 
 

VFW Post 4809 Christmas Paint Night  $20/Person Limited to 20 6PM 9 December
 
VFW Post8545 Holiday Party December 13, 2023 6pm Social, 645 Dinner
$15 Member, $18 Guest RSVP by December 2, 2023 Via Signal App or VFW8545@gmail.com

VFW Post 4809 Christmas Party Music, Food and Dirty Santa December 24, any questions call
757-461-1243

VFW Department of Virginia Winter Council Meeting January 11-14, 2024
Winter Council Meeting, Fort Magruder Hotel and Conference Center, 6945 Pocahontas Trail, Williamsburg, VA
 phone 757-220-2250. Room Rates are $89.00 per night. Group name "Veterans of Foreign Wars – Winter Council Meeting Group”; Cut-off Date December 11, 2023.

 
February 10, 2024, VFW District 2 Meeting
0930 Joint Session 
TBD Post & Auxiliary meeting 
VFW Post 2485
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Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. 

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