On January 7, the VFW National Home for Children celebrated 96 years of supporting our nation’s military and veteran families. Read the excerpt from an open letter/belated birthday card by National Home Executive Director Fred Puffenberger below. Our friends often …
Despite the challenges of 2020, nothing could keep Santa from visiting the Children of the National Home. Though unfortunately we were unable to be together this year for the Annual Cootie Christmas Party, we reflected fondly on the memories of this annual …
Read these stories – and more – in the January 2021 issue of VFW Auxiliary’s E-Magazine! See how the eighth Celebrating America’s Freedom Event, held on Patriot Day at the VFW National Home for Children, was reimagined due to COVID-19 restrictions. …
As we celebrate the holiday season, let us honor and remember our veterans, service members and their families, and thank them for their sacrifice so that we may live in peace.We would also like to thank you, our members, for …
Holiday Greetings from National President Sandi Onstwedder Read more »
Jungleers receive end of tour awards. Soldiers from the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team were awarded for their service and commitment to the Kosovo Force 27 rotation in support of Operation Joint Guardian Nov. 23, 2020.Even during the quarantine phase …
Our veteran friends from the Beaverton Post 4617 have consolidated with the Tualatin Post 3452, so welcome. Attached is a letter from Ann Panteleakos, National Secretary-Treasurer from the VFW Auxiliary.
Hello Auxiliary Sisters and Brothers, This year has been a real challenge for all of us at the VA Hospital in Portland. Since the COVID-19 has placed us in a vastly different world today having to social distance, wear masks …
Read these stories – and more – in the November 2020 issue of VFW Auxiliary’s E-Magazine! Read about the 2020 National Convention that took place in Kansas City in July; a mini-National Convention most members attended via Zoom and livestream. Meet …
In 1926 Congress declared November 11 as the date to celebrate the anniversary of the end of World War I. In 1938 Congress passed an act that named the day Armistice Day and made it a legal holiday. In 1954 …
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 the Country the Founders Envisioned?” Open to any student in grades 9-12 who is enrolled …