VFW NC Post 670 - Fayetteville

Post Holds 24th Annual Senior Citizen Dinner

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:34:00 -0500

On Sunday, November 22nd, 2009, VFW Post 670 and their Ladies Auxiliary held their 24th Annual Senior Citizen Dinner to honor the community seniors for their years of service to this community.

Over 175 seniors were feted to a "Sit Down" dinner of Turkey, Ham, and all the trimmings as well as beverage and deserts, served by post members, Rolling Thunder NC Chapter #1, and family youth members. Before and after the dinner, entertainment was provided Ms. Jan Pettey singing many of the older favorites.

Prior to dinner, the colors were posted by an honor guard from the 403th Transportation Company from Fort Bragg and the Pledge of Allegiance was said by all.

All the seniors received gifts prior to leaving and the oldest man (93 years) and the oldest woman (also 93) were given additional gifts. All were given a fruit bag as they left.

All are looking forward to our Silver (25th) annual dinner next year.

(Photos to be posted soon)

Post Hosts Fall District 8 Meeting

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:41:00 -0500

For full story and photos, click on: www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/dist8

VFW National Jr Vice DeNoyer Reports on Tour of Europe

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:50:00 -0500

(Via Dept of Wisconsin)

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Post Member Appointed as Assistent Inspector General for Third Year

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 10:23:00 -0500

I am proud to announce that for the last three years, three National Commanders have appointed me as an Assistant Inspector General based on three State Commander's recommendations.

Duties of an Assistent Inspector General include assisting the Department Commander with the Inspection and Membership Programs of the Department of North Carolina.

I am currently one of my post's Trustees and my District's Quartermaster. I have been the District Inspector for the past two years and have assisted several posts to "get back on their feet" both in and out of my District.

I am the Post's Blog Master, the District's Blog Master, the the Department's Blog Master. I field many membership questions through out the state and "steer" prospective members to their nearest VFW Post.

I will continue to commit my time and effort in supporting the goals and aims of the Department of North Carolina and the VFW as a whole.

Post Provides Americanism Training for 5th Graders

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:08:00 -0500

VFW Post 670 and it's Ladies Auxiliary provided Americanism Training for over 75 5th grade students and teachers at the Stedman Elementary School in Steadman, North Carolina on Tuesday, 10 November 2009.

Post Commander John Shelander, and members Harvey Stewart Sr and Dewey Stevenson went to Stedman with Ladies Auxiliary President Linda Shelander and members Caroline Wescott, Barbara Culbreth, and Sharon Barnhill and provided instructions and training in flag etiquette, folding, and general Americanism subjects.

VFW: White House Initiative Good for Veterans

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:48:00 -0500

WASHINGTON, November 10, 2009 — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is applauding the president's new executive order for helping more military veterans get federal and private employment.

"The president is serious about helping veterans get a job, and he is making sure the federal government is at the top of the hiring line," said VFW Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Richard L, Eubank, a Vietnam veteran from Eugene, Ore., who is in Washington to represent the organization at different national Veterans Day events.

According to the White House, approximately 480,000 veterans work for the government, about one-fourth of the total federal workforce. While the executive order places emphasis on hiring veterans for both public and private employment, it is specifically focused on hiring veterans for federal positions. It created a special Council on Veterans Employment to encourage federal agencies to recruit and train military veterans. The council will be co-chaired by the secretaries of Labor and Veterans Affairs.

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Fayetteville North Carolina Veterans Day Parade-7 November 2009

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:59:00 -0500

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Home Depot offering Post Improvement Grants

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:32:00 -0500

The Home Depot has once again revised their grant program which is now entitled “Building Healthy Community Grants.“

VFW Posts are eligible to apply for up to $2,500 in Home Depot gift cards to be used for remodeling activities to their Post building.

Visit Department of Wisconsin to learn more.

Holiday Mailing Deadlines for Military Delivery

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:47:00 -0500

Recommended Mailing Dates to APO/FPO Addresses

WASHINGTON — For military service members stationed around the globe, holiday gifts are a big morale boost. To help the families and friends of U.S. military personnel, the Postal Service offers a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate box.

The recommended mailing date for the most economical postage to overseas military installations, including Iraq and Afghanistan, is Nov. 13.

Mail sent to overseas military addresses is charged only domestic mail prices. The domestic mail price for the Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box is $13.95, but for packages to APO/FPO addresses overseas the price is reduced to $11.95. Additional discounts are available for customers printing their Priority Mail postage labels online at Click-N-Ship.

Flat-Rate boxes are free at any Post Office, or can be ordered online at shop.usps.com. Postage, labels and customs forms can be printed online any time using Click-N-Ship.

The Postal Service continues to show support to those serving in the armed forces by offering free Military Care Kits, designed specifically for military families sending packages overseas. The mailing kits can be ordered by phone by calling 1-800-610-8734 and asking for the Care Kit. Each kit includes two “America Supports You” large Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, four medium-sized Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, six Priority Mail labels, one roll of Priority Mail tape and six customs forms with envelopes.

For online ordering of the Large Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate boxes featuring the “America Supports You” logo and APO/FPO addressing block, Click here. More information about mailing letters and packages to military destinations is available online at Supporting Our Troops.

“Mailing holiday gifts to service members early will help insure that a piece of home arrives in plenty of time to make the celebration complete," said Pranab Shah, vice president and managing director, Global Business.

To ensure delivery of holiday cards and packages by Dec. 25 to military APO/FPO addresses overseas, the Postal Service recommends that mail for service members be entered no later than the mailing dates listed below. Mail addressed to military post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions regarding content, preparation and handling. APO/FPO addresses generally require customs forms. To see an online table of updated APO and FPO addresses and mailing restrictions by individual APO/FPO ZIP Codes, Click here, select “Pull-Out Information” and click on “Overseas Military/Diplomatic Mail.”

MILITARY MAILING DEADLINES

Military Mail Addressed To	Express Mail® Military Service (EMMS)1/	First-Class Mail® Letters and Cards	Priority Mail®	Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) 2/	Space Available Mail (SAM)3/	Parcel Post®
APO/FPO AE ZIPs 090-092	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13
APO/FPO AE ZIP 093	N/A	Dec-4	Dec-4	Dec-1	Nov-21	Nov-13
APO/FPO AE ZIPs 094-098	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13
APO/FPO AA ZIP 340	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13
APO/FPO AP ZIPs 962-966	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13

VA Extends Agent Orange Benefits to More Veterans

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:41:00 -0400

WASHINGTON (Oct. 13, 2009) - Relying on an independent study by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki decided to establish a service-connection for Vietnam Veterans with three specific illnesses based on the latest evidence of an association with the herbicides referred to Agent Orange.

The illnesses affected by the recent decision are B cell leukemias, such as hairy cell leukemia; Parkinson's disease; and ischemic heart disease.

Used in Vietnam to defoliate trees and remove concealment for the enemy, Agent Orange left a legacy of suffering and disability that continues to the present. Between January 1965 and April 1970, an estimated 2.6 million military personnel who served in Vietnam were potentially exposed to sprayed Agent Orange.

In practical terms, Veterans who served in Vietnam during the war and who have a "presumed" illness don't have to prove an association between their illnesses and their military service. This "presumption" simplifies and speeds up the application process for benefits.

The Secretary's decision brings to 15 the number of presumed illnesses recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

"We must do better reviews of illnesses that may be connected to service, and we will," Shinseki added. "Veterans who endure health problems deserve timely decisions based on solid evidence."

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