VFW Post 9539

WELCOME TO VFW POST 9539

What have you done for a veteran today

As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's veteran service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group. Our common bond is the foreign conflict, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.

DONATE TO VFW POST 9539

Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

DONATE NOW

IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam. He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years. He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country". The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.

There is a new cartoon everyday.

Semiquincentennial

Welcome to a year of Celebrating 250 Years of America!

Over the year we will be posting what we hopoe you will find interesting stories, and facts about the Country and People we love. At the top of the website you will find a page for each of our military branches. As we start off the year we will link to their history pages, but during the year events of each service will be highlighted. stay tuned for more to come.

DID YOU KNOW?

History for the 6th of February

Founding and Early Republic

1778: During the Revolutionary War, the United States gained official recognition and military support from France with the signing of the Treaty of Alliance and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce in Paris. This alliance eventually contributed an estimated 12,000 soldiers and 32,000 sailors to the American war effort.
1788:
Massachusetts
became the sixth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution by a vote of 187 to 168.
1802: Congress authorized President Thomas Jefferson to arm U.S. ships to protect American commerce against Tripolitan pirates.
1820: The first organized immigration of 86 freed formerly enslaved people departed New York City for West Africa to start a settlement in what is now
Liberia
.

Military and War

1862: Union forces under Ulysses S. Grant and Andrew H. Foote achieved their first major victory of the Civil War by capturing
Fort Henry
in Tennessee.
1899: The U.S. Senate ratified the Treaty of Paris, officially ending the Spanish-American War. Under the treaty, Spain ceded the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam to the United States.
1945: General Douglas MacArthur reported the fall of Manila and the liberation of 5,000 prisoners during World War II.

Political Milestones

1933: The 20th Amendment to the Constitution (the "lame duck" amendment) was proclaimed in effect. It moved the presidential inauguration date from March 4 to January 20 and set January 3 as the official opening date for Congress.
1985: President Ronald Reagan announced the "Reagan Doctrine" during his State of the Union address, pledging support for "freedom fighters" against communist regimes worldwide.
1998: President Bill Clinton signed a bill officially renaming Washington National Airport to
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
.
2000: First Lady Hillary Rodham Clintonformally declared her candidacy for a U.S. Senate seat from New York.

Science and Culture

1919: Over 65,000 workers in Seattle, Washington, began a five-day general strike, walking off their jobs.
1937: John Steinbeck’s novella "
Of Mice and Men
" was published.
1959: Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments filed the first patent for an integrated circuit (microchip).
1971: Astronaut Alan Shepard famously whacked two golf balls while on the moon during the Apollo 14 mission.

Notable Births and Deaths

Year	Name	Significance
1756	Aaron Burr	Born; 3rd U.S. Vice President who later killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel.
1895	Babe Ruth	Born; Baseball legend who hit 714 career home runs.
1911	Ronald Reagan	Born; 40th U.S. President and former movie star.
1991	Danny Thomas	Died; Actor, comedian, and founder of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
1993	Arthur Ashe	Died; Tennis champion and first Black man to win a Grand Slam championship.
1994	Jack Kirby	Died; Influential comic book artist and creator of characters like Captain America and the X-Men.
2021	George P. Shultz	Died; Former Secretary of State under Ronald Reagan, at age 100.

Valentine’s Dinner

FACEBOOK FEED

Come back frequently to see all the happenings and goings on at . We pride ourselves with our commitment to the community and veterans.

Scroll through our feed to see our most recent posts.

OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

Announcements

Well looks like the Ground Hog said we are going to have 6 more weeks of winter. I guess it is as bad at weater forcasting as the weather people! Enjoy the Sun when it comes out. Don’t forget SUPER BOWL SUNDAY, and then as ol DW would say "BOOGITY BOOGITY BOOGITY LET’S GO RACIN”. That’s right Football might be over but we have NASCAR, BASEBALL, MARCH MADNESS, lots to look forward to. Come out gather around and cheer on your favorites.

Upcoming events

Click above to view events.

View Local, State and National events.

Membership Details

As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.