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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.  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.
 
VFW Post 3480 located in East Saint Louis, IL Founded by Horace G. Burke categorized under Veterans' and Military Organizations. Our records show it was chartered 1936, May 24th and incorporated in Illinois. We are the only African American Post in East Saint Louis, IL!!
 

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Our VFW Monthly Meeting is scheduled on the third Sunday of each month at 1400 p.m.  Please call (618) 670-4085 or email cmdrvyoungvfw3480@gmail.com for meeting location.  
 
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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

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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 14 Members

VFW IL Commander's Homecoming

The VFW Commander's and President's Homecoming will be Saturday, 17 August 2024 from 6pm-12am at the Four Points by Sheraton in Fairview Heights, IL.

Yahtzee Run Fundraiser for District 14

"More fun than a Poker Run!" 5 October 2024, 11am-?

Statewide News

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VFW IL Commander's Homecoming

The VFW Commander's and President's Homecoming will be Saturday, 17 August 2024 from 6pm-12am at the Four Points by Sheraton in Fairview Heights, IL.

Yahtzee Run Fundraiser for District 14

"More fun than a Poker Run!" 5 October 2024, 11am-?

National News

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VFW Remembers Pearl Harbor

WASHINGTON - Dec. 7 is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) encourages all Americans to p...

VFW and Columbia University Announce Military Transition Collaboration

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce its newest relationship with Columbia University's Center for...

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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.
 
 

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