Competition Winners

We are proud to recognize our District 5 winners of the Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy competitions. Our Patriot's Pen winner has also won at the State level and will compete nationally.

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Veteran Distinction DL

A new law has streamlined the process for getting Veteran Distinction on your next Driver's License.

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American Forces Travel

Travel benefits are now extended to Disabled Veterans, Purple Heart Recipients, former Prisoners of War and Primary Family Caregivers.

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Sailor Party

Winthrop Harbor Post 7448 held another successful Sailor Party. Thanks to everyone who made this possible. Fun was had by all.

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REAL ID

Don't face travel and access restrictions. The deadline to obtain a REAL ID is October 2020. Without a passport, you won't be able to fly with the airlines. You will also be restricted from access to military bases and secure federal facilities.

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TLS Veterans

This nonprofit organization is dedicated to assisting Veterans and their families. See their website at www.tlsveterans.org. A Lake County office is coming soon.

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Honor Flight #17

Four District 5 Veterans were welcomed home from their weekend trip on October 13th at the Veterans Memorial Park in North Chicago.

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VAC News

If you have an email, sign up for the Veterans Assistance Commission News. The news contains a lot of information and helpful links for Veterans. Use the link below to sign up.

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Veteran Outreach

Coming home doesn't mean the battle is over. With over 10 times the amount of veterans lost to suicide than to combat operations in the same time period, there has never been a more important time to TAKE A STAND and DO something to support our veterans!! If you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD, we have people that have shared a similar experience and are ready to help.

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Membership

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.

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WELCOME TO IL - DISTRICT 5



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.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

Announcements


The Monthly Breakfast resumes at Winthrop Harbor, Post 7448.  They are held the first Sunday of the Month from 8:30-1100 unless otherwise specified.
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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.

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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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Important Info for District 5 Members

Winthrop Harbor Post Bartenders Support Local Schools

The Bartenders of VFW Post 7448 made a huge impact on the community for the new school year.

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119th VFW National Convention Information

119th VFW National Convention, July 21-25, 2018

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

VFW Recognizes PFC Milton L. Olive III

First African American Soldier to be Awarded the MOH in Viet Nam War.

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Launches Campaign to Showcase Veterans #StillServing

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to launch #StillServing, a campaign to bring attention to and honor...

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Twisted X Signs on as Title Sponsor of VFW Youth Programs

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

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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.