PACT Act Information

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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

Today, we gather to honor the courageous men and women who served in Vietnam. Your bravery, sacrifice, and steadfast dedication to our country are etched in our hearts and will never be forgotten. On this Vietnam War Veterans Day, we extend our deepest gratitude for the challenges you faced and the remarkable strength you displayed in the face of adversity.
To all Vietnam Veterans, thank you for your service and for the lasting impact you've made on our nation. Your sacrifices and contributions deserve to be remembered and honored not just today, but every day.
Welcome Home. 🫡 🇺🇸
Mathius Carter
VFW District 5 Commander
Department of IL

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.

News & Events

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Membership

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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

VFW Joins DPAA in Vietnam for 30-Year Commemoration

WASHINGTON - Last week in Hanoi, Vietnam, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Past Commander-in-Chief Larry Rivers and VFW Executive Di...

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VFW and NACVSO Sign Historic MOU to Expand Veteran Service Capabilities

LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO) off...

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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.