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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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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

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Veterans Legislation Day 2025

Dutch DeGroot - 2/13/2025 IL AMVETS is organizing and hosting the Illinois Veteran’s Lobby Day in Springfield, IL on March 19, 2025.

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Trivia Night Fundraiser for District 14

Trivia Night at Sparta VFW Saturday, 22 Feb 2025 Doors Open 6pm; Trivia Starts 7pm

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Statewide News

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Veterans Legislation Day 2025

Dutch DeGroot - 2/13/2025 IL AMVETS is organizing and hosting the Illinois Veteran’s Lobby Day in Springfield, IL on March 19, 2025.

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Trivia Night Fundraiser for District 14

Trivia Night at Sparta VFW Saturday, 22 Feb 2025 Doors Open 6pm; Trivia Starts 7pm

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National News

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VFW Honors the United States Army's 250 Years of Valor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary proudly join a grateful nation as we honor and congratulat...

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VFW Urges Vets to Prioritize Mental Health During PTSD Awareness Month and Beyond

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - As June marks PTSD Awareness Month, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is renewing its commitment to destigmati...

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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.