Post 1054




Honoring those who serve and remembering those who served
Remembrance Day 2008 Click on Photo for larger image	Veterans Day 2008 Click on Photo for larger image
With a rich tradition rooted in the 19th century, the Veterans of Foreign Wars is today the oldest major veterans organization in America. Celebrating its centennial in 1999, it entered the 21st century with 1.9 million members. VFW's 9,500 Posts count members from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf and all the expeditionary campaigns through Bosnia. The four cornerstones of VFW's foundation include preserving veterans rights, advocating a strong national defense, promoting patriotism and offering community service. VFW achievements range from helping pass GI Bills for three generations of war vets to making the Star-Spangled Banner the national anthem to providing $2.6 million in college scholarships for students every year. Across America, these three letters - VFW - symbolize commitment to
The VFW of the United States adopted for its symbol the Cross of Malta, which has a heritage of honor, duty, sacrifice and courage that dates back to the 11th Century. History shows that the Cross of Malta, is 1,000 years old. Read more on the History of the


The purpose of this corporation shall be: Fraternal, Patriotic, Historical 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 whomsoever.

VFW Interactive Timeline	Tribute to the “Victims” of September 11, 2001	Tribute to the Troops

Copyright © 2005 by WEBMASTER, Bernie Kenna. All rights reserved. Revised: 11/11/08.