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WELCOME TO VFW ILLINOIS 5TH DISTRICT

NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS

Welcome to VFW Department of Illinois 
5th District
District 5 represents VFW posts throughout Lake and McHenry counties, as well as portions of DeKalb and Kane.
 
We take pride in saying:
 
NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS 
  
 
If you served in a combat zone, earned a campaign ribbon, received imminent danger pay, wouldn't you want to be a part of largest Veterans Service Organization for combat veterans? 


Commander's Corner

Commander Mathus Carter

Dear Veterans and Families of the Mighty 5th District,
 
As we gather around our loved ones this holiday season, I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt wishes to each and every one of you.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
 
Your bravery, dedication, and sacrifices have paved the way for the freedoms we cherish, and for that, we are eternally grateful.  May this season bring you joy, peace, and cherished memories with family and friends.
 
As we look forward to the new year, I wish all health, happiness, and the fulfillment of your hopes and dreams.  Together, let's continue to support one another and strengthen the bonds that unite us as a community.  
 
Thank you for your service and for being an inspiring part of our lives.

IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam.  He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.  He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country".  The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.


There is a new cartoon everyday.

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

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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. 

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Important deadline make sure that this gets to membership

Next PACT Act deadline: Health care enrollment for Veterans who deployed to combat zones

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Illinois Military Veterans Assistance Act (MVAA) Webinars

Some really great seminars get your post & District a jump start

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National News

Important info from National VFW

Sport Clips Haircuts Donates $1.33M to VFW for Help A Hero, the Largest Veteran Scholarship Program of its Kind

DENVER - For the ninth year in a row, Sport Clips Haircuts presented a check to the VFW Foundation for more than $1M toward

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VFW Celebrates Long Overdue Victory as Dole Act Signed into Law

WASHINGTON (Jan. 6, 2025) - I am pleased to hear the news, along with more than 7.8 million transitioning servicemembers, veterans...

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OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.