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VFW membership offers benefits

Posted at 03:01 PM on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 by Dept MO-VFW

The membership of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) includes men and women who have served their country honorably in overseas engagements for which a campaign badge or medal had been authorized by the U.S. government or who have served within the territorial limits of Korean for 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days. No others may join and there are no honorary members.

The VFW believes veterans are something special and the fact they were selected by their country and committed to fight to death if necessary has put them in a special class. It is only natural that members of this elite group with a common bond of experience forged in sacrifice and danger should band together in an organization that provides them comradeship, a voice for their aspirations and a tool for their chosen undertakings.

Some of the benefits of being a member of the VFW includes:

Assistance of post and department service officers regarding pensions, claims, education, health care, disability benefits, medal acquisition, and more

Free accidental death benefit insurance policy

Opportunity to purchase economical life, health, and accident insurance policies

Opportunity to participate in activities with the post members in fulfilling the VFW motto "Honor the dead by helping the living."

Free subscription to the monthly VFW magazine, containing articles of benefit to veterans as well as articles of general interest

Comradeship with other veterans who served this country overseas during wartime

Special VFW discounts on auto insurance and rentals, glasses, travel programs and more

Joining millions of veterans in organizing efforts to see that programs designed to help veterans are not reduced or eliminated by congressional actions

Membership stands at over two million, with most of its more that 10,000 posts located in the U.S., but also in Germany, Thailand, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Puerto Rico, Marshall Islands, the Virgin Islands, and one of the oldest located in Paris, France.

To join click on the link in the upper right.

(this article borrowed from - North Jersey.com

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CDR Wonnell at National Convention

Posted at 03:33 PM on Monday, August 30, 2010 by Dept MO-VFW

State Commander Bob Wonnell and Taylor Teek, this year's Buddy Poppy Child.

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Gov. Nixon orders flags to half-staff in honor of fallen soldier from Kirksville

Posted at 03:15 PM on Monday, August 30, 2010 by Dept MO-VFW

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Gov. Jay Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at state buildings in all 114 counties and the City of St. Louis be flown at half-staff on Sept. 1 to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Sergeant Brandon E. Maggart. Sergeant Maggart, age 24, of Kirksville, was a soldier in the United States Army serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. He died on Aug. 22 of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his unit. Services for Sergeant Maggart will be held on Sept. 1.

In addition, Gov. Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at all state buildings in Adair County be flown at half-staff from Sept. 2 to Sept. 7.

"Our thoughts and prayers go out for the family of Sergeant Maggart, as we remember the sacrifice he made on behalf of his country," Gov. Nixon said.

Sergeant Maggart was assigned to the 5^th Battalion, 5^th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 555^th Engineer Brigade, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal (2 awards), Army Achievement Medal (2 awards), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star (2 awards), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Combat and Special Skill Badge, Basic Marksmanship Qualification Badge (Bar, Weapon: Rifle (Inscription: Rifle), Expert), and Overseas Service Bar (3 awards).

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Fort Leonard Wood State Veterans Cemetery

Posted at 02:50 PM on Monday, August 30, 2010 by Dept MO-VFW

Dedication Ceremony for Fort Leonard Wood State Veterans Cemetery to be Held September 13, 2010

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The Dedication Ceremony for the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery - Fort Leonard Wood will be held Monday September 13, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at the cemetery located at 25350 Highway H, Waynesville, Missouri, east of Interstate 44 at exit 156. The public is invited to attend.

Guest Speakers include U.S. Representative Ike Skelton, Fort Leonard Wood Commanding General Major General David E. Quantock, State Senator Frank Barnitz, State Representative David Day, State Representative Don Wells, Missouri Veterans Commission Chairman John Comerford, and Waynesville Mayor Cliff Hammock.

The cemetery property was donated by the U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center and Fort Leonard Wood and will occupy 229 acres. Construction was funded by a $ 7.5 million federal grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The cemetery's initial construction consists of 25 acres, estimated to last 25 to 30 years prior to additional development being needed. The cemetery includes an administration building, maintenance facility, a committal shelter for conducting interment services, and a columbarium wall for cremation interment.

Due to extremely limited parking at the cemetery, general parking will be located just north of the turn off to the cemetery entrance. Shuttles will transport guests from the parking area to the cemetery.

The Missouri Veterans Commission operates seven State Veterans Homes, six State Veterans Cemeteries, and the Veterans Services Program. The Commission is committed to honoring and serving Missouri's Veterans whose dedication and sacrifices have preserved our nation and its freedoms. For more information about the Missouri Veterans Commission programs, call 573-751-3779 or access the Missouri Veterans Commission webpage at www.mvc.dps.mo.gov.
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