Department Programs Links
Monday, August 3, 2009 at 08:33 AM
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North Carolina special program links can be found at the left under "DEPARTMENT LINKS". These links will take you to active special programs and individual points of contacts for those programs and forms the programs use (if available)
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Convention 08: Banquet
Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 10:32 AM
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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 18, 2008--At Monday night’s banquet, actress Ann-Margret as well as Mickey Rooney, received VFW's Hall of Fame Award.
Ann-Margret, who participated in Bob Hope’s USO tours in Vietnam in 1966 and 1968, said, "You represent the soul of this nation. We are eternally grateful. I give you my deepest respect and admiration." She spoke emotionally about meeting Vietnam veterans so many years ago. "They were just boys doing a man's job,” she said. The famed actress spoke proudly of her daughter, who is a psychologist at a VA hospital in Wisconsin where she treats veterans with PTSD. Ann-Margret received a hearty applause.
Actor Mickey Rooney, co-recipient of the Hall of Fame Award, made it clear that he was a soldier in the Army and not part of the USO. He recounted his time in WWII in Europe at length. Part of what was called three-man "Jeep tours," he often entertained at the front lines. For a while he was attached to units such as the 82nd Airborne Division. Rooney, a VFW member-at-large in California, told a heartwarming story about an amputee he met overseas and how he affected his later life. Gen. George Patton recommended Rooney for the Bronze Star, the actor said. "Celebrity! Forget that. I am a soldier who loves his country," he said. In referring to the presidential election, Rooney concluded: "Vote for the best interests of our country."
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Convention 08: Tropical Storm Fay
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 09:18 PM
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Shannan Brown of
VFW Post 7217 New Hampshire reports on Tropical Storm Fay from the VFW National Convention.
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Convention 08: Barack Obama
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 01:32 PM
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Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama addressed the 2008 Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention today.
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Convention 08: Memorial Service
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 09:46 AM
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ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 17, 2008--Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Daniel Ivan Schultz, keynote speaker at today’s memorial service, touched on the common thread that binds all veterans together—wearing a military uniform and patriotism. Schultz, commander of the 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), based in Orlando, Fla., said it is our duty to remember the fallen in war. He emphasized that it is their “unspoken expectation” that we will do so. "The fallen are here in spirit with us today," said the VFW member, who served in the 1991 Persian Gulf War.
To illustrate his point about the heroism inherent in service, the general cited several examples of Americans making the supreme sacrifice in military actions such as Somalia and Iraq. For instance, he mentioned Army Delta Force operators Master Sgt. Gary Gordon and Sgt. 1st Class Randall Shughart, who were awarded Medals of Honor posthumously for Somalia, October 1993. He also honored Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith from Tampa, Fla., who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor after being killed in Iraq in April 2003. Lastly, he told the story of Army Reservist Staff Sgt. Todd Cornell, who extended his tour in Fallujah, Iraq, to be with the men he trained and was killed on Nov. 9, 2004.
"We do not forget those who gave their lives for our country,” said Schultz, who also served a tour in Hungary supporting operations in the Balkans in 1997. “We must exercise the freedoms given to us by those who gave their lives."
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Photos from the National Convention
Monday, August 18, 2008 at 04:54 PM
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As I receive them from Florida, I will post photos from the National Convention on the "Officers" website.
To view the photos, click on the "Department Officers' link under the State Commanders photo.
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Convention 08: John McCain
Monday, August 18, 2008 at 02:44 PM
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Presidential candidate Senator John McCain addressed the 2008 Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention today.
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Feeding the Troops
Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 09:35 AM
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VFW members in Wisconsin are gearing up to feed 3400 troops...
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President to Speak Wednesday at VFW Convention
Friday, August 15, 2008 at 08:22 PM
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2008--President George W. Bush has accepted an invitation to speak Wednesday at the 109th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.
The annual convention by America’s oldest major veterans’ organization starts tomorrow at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The event is not open to the public.
"It is a time-honored tradition for our nation’s leader to address the national convention of America’s oldest major veterans’ organization and the nation’s largest organization of combat veterans,” said VFW National Commander George J. Lisicki, a Vietnam veteran from Carteret, N.J. “We are grateful to President Bush for taking the time to speak to us on issues that are vitally important to our nation.”
Approximately 10,000 VFW and Ladies Auxiliary delegates will represent the 2.2 million-member organization at the weeklong convention to approve new national priorities to guide the organization as it lobbies Congress on issues important to the nation’s 23.5 million veterans, 2.2 million servicemembers, and their families.
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McCain, Obama to Address VFW National Convention
Friday, August 15, 2008 at 04:29 AM
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2008--The two presumptive presidential candidates have accepted invitations to speak next week to the 109th national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., which starts tomorrow at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The event is not open to the public.
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is scheduled to speak on Monday, followed by Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) on Tuesday.
The appearance of both presidential candidates continues a long standing VFW tradition to provide a platform for those seeking the nation’s highest office to address America’s oldest major veterans’ organization, even though the VFW is prohibited from offering endorsements.
“For the candidates, this is their opportunity to address the national convention of America’s oldest major veterans' organization and the nation's largest organization of combat veterans,” said VFW National Commander George J. Lisicki, a Vietnam veteran from Carteret, N.J.
“What the VFW membership wants to know is how each candidate would prosecute the war on terrorism and protect America through strong national defense and homeland security programs. We also want to know how they would enhance military and veteran healthcare programs, benefits, and Quality of Life initiatives.”
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VFW Washington Weekly - August 14, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008 at 04:11 AM
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In This Issue
NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICE
1. Congress on Recess
NATIONAL SECURITY & FOREIGN AFFAIRS
1. WWII MIA Identified
2. Reserve Component Mobilization
NATIONAL VETERANS SERVICE
1. American Airlines Drops Third Bag Fee
NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICE
1. Congress on Recess: Congress is on recess for the month of August and will return to Washington on Sept. 9 to finish up funding bills and other legislation that remain unresolved. Bills that await final action include VA Funding (passed out of the House only), Defense initiatives, and several veteran-related bills that expand healthcare and benefits for veterans and their families. Now is the time to visit your legislators in their district offices to discuss issues important to the VFW. It is an election year for the entire House and one-third of the Senate, so they should be willing to talk with you about what is important for America's veterans, servicemembers and families.
To find your elected officials, go to:
http://capwiz.com/vfw/dbq/officials/
For a list of VFW Priority Goals, go to:
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=caphill.leveld&did=3694
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General Order, 2008-2009 Series
Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 10:00 AM
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Department General Orders are available in PDF format. Click on the link for the GO you wish to see.
To view General Order #1, click: HERE
To view General Order #2, click: HERE
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Where Did the Money Come From and Where Did it Go?
Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 08:20 AM
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The VFW National Home for Children in Eaton Rapids, MI, has released the figures for the 2007-2008 NC Cottage donations and expenditures.
To view a copy of the report, click: HERE
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Duke University Offering Free Duke-Navy Football Tickets
Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 10:54 AM
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Word has been received that the Duke Athletics Department is having a Military Appreciation Day at the September 13th Duke-Navy football game.
Duke is offering "FREE" tickets to ALL active, reserve, and retired military personnel, and veterans. The only limit is 4 tickets per individual with a military ID and/or veteran’s membership card
Individuals can pick up their tickets on the day of the game by showing their military ID at any entrance gate.
To view the Duke Poster, click: Duke vs Navy
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