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2009-2010 VFW Commander in Chief Farewell Message

Posted at 02:10 PM on Friday, August 27, 2010 by arizona

Richard L. Eubank is new VFW National Commander

Posted at 04:37 PM on Thursday, August 26, 2010 by arizona

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 26, 2010 – America’s largest organization of combat veterans has elected a Vietnam War veteran to head the 1.5 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

Richard L. Eubank, now a resident of Eugene, Ore., was elected VFW National Commander on Aug. 26, 2010, during the VFW’s National Convention held Aug. 20-25, in Indianapolis, Ind.

During his acceptance speech Eubank, who served with the U.S. Marine Corps from 1967-1987, pledged his support to help the organization’s state and local leaders in fighting for our troops and veterans. “Just let me know how I can use the influence of this position to help you at the local level…any combat unit worth its salt will take their objective and accomplish their mission. I want warriors who are willing to go into battle with me. For those that do not wish to wage war for our veterans, please stand aside and let us pass through,” he stated.

When emphasizing the need for new members, Eubank asked the mostly Vietnam-era audience to compare their roles within the organization to rifles and bullets. “Everyone at this convention is a rifle, and so are the thousands of others back in your home states and [VFW] Departments, Districts and Posts. You are the leaders…but every rifle needs bullets, and that’s our membership – and from one grunt to the many warriors in this room-you can never have too many bullets…every program and service we provide takes rifles to do the legwork and bullets to provide the support.”

During the Vietnam War Eubank served as a field radio operator with the 1st and 3rd Marine Division. His military decorations include the Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V device, Good Conduct Medal with 5 Stars, Vietnam Service Medal with 5 stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Medal, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry Medal among others.

Eubank joined the VFW in 1988 at Post 10165 in Cameron Park, Calif., and is currently a Life Member of Post 4084 in Ridgecrest, Calif. He has served in elected and appointed positions at the Post, District and Department (state) including Department Commander in 1999 – 2000. He earned distinction by achieving the Triple Crown; All American Commander honors at the Post, District and Department levels. He has served on numerous national committees.

During his yearlong term, Eubank will log thousands of miles across the globe to promote the VFW, veterans' issues and quality of life initiatives for active-duty, Reserve and Guard members. By the time the commander's term ends, he will have visited every state and numerous overseas areas.

Also elected were Richard L. DeNoyer, senior vice commander-in-chief, of Middleton, Mass., and John E. Hamilton, junior vice commander-in-chief, of Jacksonville, Fla.

Watch video here: http://www.livestream.com/vfw_us/video?clipId=pla_bb956bfa-490f-48d3-a1c9-c0a564b5fab7

2010 National Convention Live Stream

Posted at 12:58 AM on Monday, August 23, 2010 by arizona

Vice President to Speak Monday at VFW Convention

Posted at 07:40 PM on Saturday, August 21, 2010 by arizona

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20, 2010 – Vice President Joe Biden has accepted an invitation to speak Monday at the 111th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. The annual convention of America's oldest major veterans' organization starts Saturday in the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.

"It is a time-honored tradition for the president or vice president to address the national convention of America's largest organization of combat veterans," said VFW National Commander Thomas J. Tradewell Sr., a combat-wounded Vietnam veteran from Sussex, Wis.

"We are grateful to Vice President Biden for taking the time to speak to us on issues that are vitally important to our nation's veterans, her military and their families."

Almost 13,000 VFW and Ladies Auxiliary delegates will represent the 2.1 million-member organization at the weeklong convention. Their mission will be to approve new national priorities to guide the organization's advocacy efforts in Congress on behalf of the nation's 23 million veterans, 2.2 million servicemembers and their families. Advocacy issues include military and veterans' healthcare, benefits, and Quality of Life programs, as well as military readiness, national defense and homeland security.

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Second Annual Live Stream of VFW National Convention

Posted at 07:32 PM on Saturday, August 21, 2010 by arizona

KANSAS CITY, MO., August 12, 2010 - VFW is pleased to announce — for the second year in a row, this year's 111th VFW National Convention will stream live on www.vfw.org from the Indianapolis Convention Center.

Streaming is set to begin at 8:00 a.m. (EDT) on Monday, August 23st, during the call to order of the VFW/Ladies Auxiliary, Joint Opening Session. The stream will continue for the duration of the session, including presentations of the VFW Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award to General David H. Petraeus, the VFW Hall of Fame Award to Keni Thomas, as well as appearances by many other notable guests.

Streaming of the VFW General Sessions will continue live August 24-26 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Replays will run from approximately 1 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. the next day.

Don't miss the installation of our next VFW Commander-in-Chief, Richard Eubank, and more event coverage from the comfort of your own computer!

via VFW.org

Thanks a Million Campaign

Posted at 11:54 AM on Monday, August 9, 2010 by arizona

Have you thanked a Veteran today? Here's your chance. We are looking for a million ways to thank our Veterans and our Troops for their service to our Country. Thank a hero, past, present, future. You can share your story, idea or inspiration here.

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AZ Governor signs POW/MIA Bill into Law

Posted at 12:25 PM on Thursday, August 5, 2010 by arizona

On August 4,2010 AZ Gov.Jan Brewer signed into law a requirement that makes ALL Arizona State,County,and City buildings fly the POW/MIA Flag.

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