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Veteran News & Events
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, with its Auxiliaries,
includes 2.2 million members in approximately 8,100 Posts worldwide. Its mission
is to "honor the dead by helping the living" through veterans' service,
community service, national security and a strong national defense.
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Posts being
contacted by a fraudulent company
"It has been brought to our attention that some Posts are being
contacted by a fraudulent company going by the name of "Microsoft
Tech Support" claiming that the Posts’ computer has a virus and that
"they" can fix the issue. This is a scam; Microsoft does not contact
its customers to notify them of a virus. Please do not give these
individuals any information. Here is a list of common scams related
to the Microsoft name and the “Tech Support” scam is number one on
the list:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/online-privacy/msname.aspx.
Please be advised and spread the word to your Posts and members.
Thank you."
Cara
Goodwin
Veterans of Foreign Wars HQ
Communications Associate
406 W.
34th St. KC, MO 64111
1/14/2012
VFW Announces Annual Publications Contest
Kansas
City, MO, January 3, 2012 —"The VFW Publications Department announced today that
it is accepting submissions for VFW’s 2012 National Publications Contest. All
publications will be categorized by the membership size of the Department,
District or Post they represent."
read more &
entry form
Department of Michigan
Honor Guard Remain National Champions!!
As you know, your Department of Michigan Honor Guard returned from San Antonio
as the reigning National Champions. With that said, we are making a DVD that
will include video of our championship performance, Michigan takes the Alamo,
Patriotic Rally, and Fall Conference. Also included will be numerous photos from
many of our 2011 events. As a fundraiser we are making the DVD available for
a $5 donation. They will be available for a limited time starting at the
Mid-Winter Conference! Please "SHARE" with all our VFW, AUX, and friends.
On behalf of the entire Department of Michigan Honor Guard, a BIG THANK YOU for
all of your past and future support! To reserve a copy for yourself or post,
please email one of those listed below;
Gary Gamble -
ggamble354@sbcglobal.net
Ron Allen -
rcadda@sbcglobal.net
Don Spaulding -
donaldspaulding@yahoo.com
Ed Sobolewski -
edsobol@att.net
Suicide the "Silent Epidemic"
November 2, 2011---"Today we have
another “Silent Epidemic” and this one is affecting our Veterans. PTSD (Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder) from war has its own set of symptoms; one of those is
depression which can and unfortunately does lead to some veterans thinking about
suicide. We as veterans need to be talking to the public, to other veterans, and
to anyone who will listen. This will help our veterans understand that they are
not alone."
read more
“ Headquarters
Marine Corps, Division of Public Affairs,
is currently organizing a series of commemorative events in honor of the 50th
anniversary of Operation SHUFLY, the first U.S. Marine Corps engagement in
combat operations leading to the Vietnam War. If you served in one of the
squadrons listed below as part of this Operation, DivPA is interested in
speaking with you to discuss your possible participation in a commemorative
event in 2012. Interested Marines should contact Jeanette Casselano at
703-614-1034 or by email at
jeanette.casselano.ctr@usmc.mil.”
USMC Squadron Time of
Rotation
MABS-16 Sub Unit 2 9 Apr 1962 – 30 Nov
1964
HMM-362
9 Apr 1962 – 31 Jul 1962
HMM-163
1 Aug 1962 – 11 Jan 1963
HMM-162 12 Jan – 6 Jun 1963, 1 Jul – 7 Oct 19
HMM-261
7 Jun 1963 – 30 Sep 1963
HMM-361
1 Oct 1963 – 31 Jan 1964
HMM-364 1 Feb 1964 – 30 Jun 1964
HMM-365
8 Oct 1964 – 30 Nov 1964
Great
Lakes National Cemetery Avenue of Flags Needs Your Help...
"The Avenue of Flags, the signature landmark of the GLNC, is located just inside
the main entrance to the cemetery and has 100 flagpoles that display our
Nation’s colors. These flags are flown 24/7 by authority of the National
Cemetery Administration. The United States of America flags used in the Avenue
of Flags are burial flags that are either donated by the next of kin to the VA
National Cemetery for display, or provided by the Great Lakes National Cemetery
Advisory Council or other veterans organization."
VA's Medical
Foster Home Program
"The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is pleased to announce the development
of the Medical Foster Home Program at the following locations in Michigan:
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System,
Battle Creek VA Medical Center,
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center
(Detroit). A Medical Foster Home (MFH) is an Adult Foster Care Home
combined with VA interdisciplinary home care team (Home Based Primary Care) to
provide a
safe, home-like environment and an economical long-term care alternative for
Veterans who are unable to live independently. The Veteran will pay the
caregiver directly and will receive room, board, personal care, and 24-hour
supervision while living in a Medical Foster Home.
For more information about this new program
click here
or contact:
April Bartlett, MFH Coordinator - VA Ann Arbor Healthcare
System
(734) 222-4269
Kirsten Dzialo, MFH Coordinator - Battle Creek VA Medical
Center (269) 223-5635
Brenda Chapman, MFH Coordinator - John D. Dingell VA Medical
Center (313) 576-1053
The Michigan National Guard is Looking
for 'Volunteer Veterans'
"It can be difficult to ask for help, know where to go or who to talk to. No
one knows more about the issues facing a Veteran than a fellow Veteran. That's
why the Buddy program was developed -- to train Michigan vets to mentor OEF /
OIF veterans in adjusting to life back home."
Congratulations to the 2011 Voice of
Democracy State Winners
This year's theme is "Does My Generation Have a Role in America's Future?"
...and the
2011 Voice of
Democracy 1st Place Winner is...
Congratulations to the 2011 Patriots Pen Winners
"This year’s being, “Does Patriotism Still Matter?”
...and the 2011 Patriots
Pen 1st Place Winner is...
Congratulations to the 2011 Teacher of the
Year
Congratulations to the 2011 Scout of the
Year
VFW Conventions & Conferences
The Convention & Conference Information
is also listed on the page below and listed by the date of the event.
Click
here to View Photos of the 2011 National Convention in San Antonio, TX
[photogallery/photo00030834/real.htm]
Events
To list your Post, County
Council, District or other veteran related event, email a flyer, in Microsoft Word, to
vfwmi@att.net. Additional events may be posted on individual Post web pages, for a listing
of Post websites, go to
www.vfwmi.org/vfwposts.htm.
VFW
Department of Michigan & Auxiliaries 33rd Mid
Winter Conference
January 26 thru January 29, 2012
National
Representative, Edward Banas, Sr. Commander-in-Chief 2003-2004
Click for Commander's photograph
Radisson Plaza Hotel &
Suites
100 W. Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269 343 3333
Click for Hotel reservations, deadline for reservations is January 4, 2012
Click for Mid Winter Agenda
Click for Mid Winter Banquet Tickets
Click for Conference Ad Book Form
Click for Mid Winter
Dress Code
Click to buy a military
logo shirt & hat from the VFW, Dept of Michigan
District
6 Meeting
February 4, 2012 at 10:00 am
Brighton VFW Post 4357
10590 E. Grand River
Brighton, MI 48116
District
4 Meeting
February 12, 2012 at 12:00 noon
VFW Post 7575
33011 Ford Rd
Garden City, MI 48135
District
12 Meeting
March 11, 2012
White
Lake VFW Post 3256
9370 Walsh Rd
Montague 49437
Department of Michigan Joint Testimonial Banquet
Honoring Commander Jack Pray & President Mariann Hamann
April 13-14, 2012, Banquet 6:00 pm, April 14, 2012
Doubletree Hotel
1 Winonah Place
Bay City, MI 48708
Click for more information & Banquet reservations
Click for housing information
Golf Outing Saturday morning, sign up upon arrival at hotel
Ad Book information & order form
District
12 PC/PP Dinner
April 21, 2012,
Doors open at 1:00 pm & Dinner served at 2:00 pm
VFW Post 446
165 S. Getty St
Muskegon, MI 49441
District
4 Meeting
May 5, 2012 at 12:00 noon
VFW Post 1136
633 Ford Ave
Wyandotte, MI 48192
District
6 Meeting
May 5, 2012 at 10:00 am
Morley
S. Oates VFW Post 701
123 N. Rosemary St
Lansing, MI 48917
District
12 Meeting
May 6, 2012
VFW Post 446
165 S. Getty St
Muskegon, MI 49441
Buddy
Poppy Days Sale Dates: May 10, 11 & 12, 2012
Click for 2011-2012 Buddy Poppy Order Form
Click to buy a military logo shirt & hat from the VFW
Army vs. Navy Football Game
2012
December 6 - 9, 2012
Click to buy a military logo shirt & hat from the VFW
4/9/10
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