WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE ARE ABOUT
The organization Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, more commonly referred to as the VFW, "traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. The VFW became a government-chartered non-profit organization by an act of the United States Congress in 1936; as such, it receives no funding from United States tax receipts and is supported by charitable donations. The first VFW was founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1899. The current VFW was first formed in 1914 from the merger of two prior veterans organizations which both arose in 1899: the American Veterans…
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Adopted Unit Thanks PostBy Steve Zeoli on July 28, 2010The 1-130th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion presented our Post with the "Center of Influence Award" The following is a press release from the NC National Guard public affairs office. |
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Triangle Flight of HonorBy Steve Zeoli on July 06, 2010Triangle Flight of Honor helps transports WWII Vets round trip to the memorials in Washington D.C. |
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Remembering our fallen Comrades on Memorial DayBy Steve Zeoli on June 02, 2010Members of the post paid tribute to our post namesakes at their gravesite this memorial day. |
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Buddy Poppy DriveBy Steve Zeoli on May 22, 2010Buddy Poppy Drive Raises $500!! |
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This years VOD and Patriot’s Pen Essay Theme’sBy Paul Hiser on May 19, 2010The Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Thomas Tradewell, Sr has announced this year's theme of the Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen's Essay Contests. |
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2010-2011 Patriot’s Pen Essay ContestBy Paul Hiser on May 19, 2010The 2010-2011 Patriot's Pen Essay Contest theme has been chosen by Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Thomas Tradewell, Sr. |
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Welcome Home PartyBy Steve Zeoli on May 15, 2010North Carolina Veterans hosted a Welome home picnic for the 1st of the 130th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, which is the National Guard unit that flies the Apache helicopters from RDU. They were the only combat aviation unit in Iraq. |
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History of the Buddy PoppyBy Paul Hiser on February 14, 2009Do you know the meaning and origin of the VFW "Buddy Poppy"? |
