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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Veterans Baby Shower

Lake Villa VFW Post 4308 Auxiliary held a “Veterans Baby Shower” for 35 expectant “Mom’s to Be” that are either a veteran, active duty military, or spouse.

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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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Boxes for the Brave

Winthrop Harbor Post 7448 Auxiliary helps raise donations to create care packages for the troops. Thanks to the membership and community for the support.

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PATRIOT'S PEN

We are seeking students in grades 6-8 to participate in this year's Patriot's Pen. There are several cash prizes available and recognition at the local, state and national level. Contact your nearest VFW Post to get assistance with enrolling.

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VOICE OF DEMOCRACY

We are seeking students in grades 9-12 to participate in this year's Voice of Democracy essay contest. There are several cash prizes available and recognition at the local, state and national level. Contact your nearest VFW Post to get assistance with enrolling.

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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 on October 6th from 8:00-11:30 am.
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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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District News

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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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Post 6786 First Site in Innovative Initiative Giving Veterans Access to VA Health Services Close to Home

Andover, Mass. and Kansas City, Mo. (October 16, 2019) - For the first time ever, U.S. veterans will be able to receive U.S. Department of Veteran'...

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Getting a Haircut at Sport Clips Haircuts Now Through Veterans Day Can Help A Hero

GEORGETOWN, Texas - Getting a haircut now through Veterans Day will support servic...

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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.