Member Submission

Member Jerry Blackwell submitted this custom display of Old Glory.

Tuesday Golf For Veterans

Looking for an excuse to get out of the house in the fresh air? NAVSTA Great Lakes has set aside times on Tuesdays for Veterans to enjoy golf. Tee times are required and some restrictions apply.

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Stay Safe

As our posts start to reopen their canteens, the staff are dedicated to providing a healthy and safe environment. We ask our patrons to do the same.

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9/11 Memorial

Winthrop Harbor Post 7448 has recently received an additional monument for the planned 9/11 Memorial located at 38 Acre Park in Winthrop Harbor, IL. A dedication ceremony is planned for September 11th. Donations are being accepted.

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Veteran Designation

A new law has streamlined the process for getting Veteran designation 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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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

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment


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 next District Meeting is tentatively scheduled depending on COVID-19 restrictions.  August 22nd at Dundee Post 2298.  (Breakfast 9 am and Meeting 10 am) 
 
Members should login to the "Members Only" section to find additional information.  If you are having issues logging in, contact the webmaster at Dist5Webmaster@gmail.com for assistance.
 
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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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Video Gaming Precautions

There are policies in place to keep you safe while video gaming.

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Tell Us How You Contribute

Many of us are still serving Veterans or their local communities. Tell us about it.

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National News

Important info from National VFW

Hal Roesch II Elected VFW's New National Commander

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Hal Roesch II, of Hampton, Virginia, was installed as the Veterans of Foreign Wars' 112th national commander to...

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More Than 1 Million Meals Raised for Food Pantries in Need

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars is proud to announce its 2020 "Uniting to Combat Hunger" campaign has raised more ...

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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.