The VFW Auxiliary is proud to support the following VFW contests that promote patriotism and citizenship education. 2020-2021 Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Contest Theme: “Is This… Read More »Contests: Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen
Happy 106th birthday to us! On September 14, 1914, the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars was organized in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our name… Read More »VFW Auxiliary Celebrates 106 Years
Do you know a high school student who could use help paying for college? Watch the video below and let them know about the VFW’s… Read More »College Scholarship Competitioin
Spread patriotism through song! Youth ages six to 16 are encouraged to enter the VFW Auxiliary national anthem singing contest, Get Excited for the Red,… Read More »National Anthem Singing Contest
Who designed the original “Stars and Stripes” flag of the United States is a point never definitely confirmed. Was it Betsy Ross, expert Philadelphia seamstress,… Read More »June 14 is Flag Day
Ray Pitz – Thursday, May 28, 2020 For Dale Potts, it was an unusual Tualatin Memorial Day observance Monday, May 25. It was the first… Read More »An unexpected Memorial Day observance
The city of Tualatin is researching possible locations for a veteran’s memorial. The Historical Society sees this as an important call to action. We are… Read More »Tualatin Veteran’s Survey
This year, the normal ceremonies commemorating Memorial Day will be held virtually. The 152nd National Memorial Day Observance to honor America’s fallen military service members at… Read More »Virtual Memorial Day Ceremonies
Winter Fun at the VFW National Home for Children Thanks to our generous supporters, 2020 is our 95th year of providing a safe, nurturing environment… Read More »VFW National Home for Children
It’s incredibly inspiring to hear high school students take pride in America. Young people all across the nation recorded audio essays on “What Makes America… Read More »Teen from Oregon in the Running to Win a $30,000 Scholarship from the VFW
