Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of North Carolina
Important item on the National Convention from National. Proposed National By-Law, Manual of Procedure and Ritual amendments and all National Resolutions to be considered at the 113 th National Convention were provided to all Departments and members with V-mail. This announcement, along with these files being available on www.vfw.org , satisfies the notification requirement outlined in section 1401 of the National By-Laws.
Read MoreAre you ready for this year’s Howard E. Vander Clute, Jr. Memorial Ride to the VFW National Convention in Reno, NV? There is still time to participate. We have attached a PDF package that includes a promotional flyer, rider’s registration, sponsorship form and ride maps.
Read MoreThe national commander of America’s largest and oldest major combat veterans’ organization is urging the entire military and veterans’ community to “Join the Fight” to stop the Defense Department from penny-pinching service members to the point of dismantling the all-volunteer force.
“There is no military personnel issue more sacrosanct than pay and benefits,” said Richard L. DeNoyer, who leads the 2 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxiliaries. “Any proposal that negatively impacts any Quality of Life program must be defeated, and that’s why the VFW is asking everyone to join the fight and send a united voice to Congress.”
Read MoreThe Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition winner from North Carolina has been announced. It is Molly Price and National couldn’t wait to share the news with you! You can hear Molly’s audio essay right here.
Read MoreThe Home Depot, through The Home Depot Foundation, has opened their Community Impact Grants cycle which will be in effect from February 6, 2012 through August 13, 2012. VFW Posts can receive up to $5,000. Although, of course, there are no guarantees (so please be mindful of that), you are encouraged to enter your Post. Apply as soon as possible, if you desire to fix up your building. You will complete the application directly via the Internet.
Read MoreVeterans of Foreign Wars National Headquarters reports that some Posts are being contacted by a fraudulent company going by the name of “Microsoft Tech Support” claiming that the Posts’ computer has a virus and that “they” can fix the issue.
Read MoreIn just about every post in our state and throughout our nation there are veterans that spent their Christmas of 1944 at the Battle of the Bulge. Some are just now sharing their experiences as many of their voices are being stilled through age.
Read MoreJankel Tactical Systems, LLC, supports our Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children. This week they presented Jeffrey Friar, National Home state chairman, with a check for $6,250. Pictured are Jeffrey Friar and Jerry Flynn, Jankel’s Human Resources Manager.
Read MoreHere is an uplifting story of our Fort Bragg soldiers and The Army’s Army reaching out to the families of our fallen heroes. They spent a day with the kids of their comrades and shared with them some of the things their dad or mom did. We are sure that the mom’s were in awe, too.
Read MoreA little over twenty years ago I heard a naval officer tell a story of his going home in his new Ensign’s uniform. He was strolling down a neighborhood street when he came across an elderly gentlemen. He was a neighbor who had watched this young man grow up. As a World War I vet, He understood commitment and values.
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