VFW Post 9539

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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.

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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 18th of February

February 18 has been a significant date in American history, marking key developments in the Civil War, literature, and modern social movements. Notable events include

the inauguration of Jefferson Davis as the provisional president of the Confederacy, the publication of Mark Twain's
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
, and the tragic death of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Major Historical Events

Civil War Developments (1861 & 1865): In 1861, Jefferson Davis was inaugurated as the provisional president of the Confederate States of America in Montgomery, Alabama. Exactly four years later, in 1865, Union forces compelled Confederates to abandon Fort Anderson, North Carolina, and occupied Fort Moultrie, South Carolina.
Publication of
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
(1885): Mark Twain’s iconic and controversial novel was first published in the United States.
Discovery of Pluto (1930): American astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh discovered the dwarf planet Pluto at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Chicago Seven Verdict (1970): The defendants in the "Chicago Seven" trial were found not guilty of conspiring to incite riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention, though five were initially convicted of violating the Anti-Riot Act (convictions that were later reversed).
NASCAR Tragedy (2001): Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt Sr. died following a last-lap crash at the Daytona 500.

Cultural and Scientific Milestones

First Opera in America (1735): The first recorded opera performance in America, Flora, took place in Charleston, South Carolina.
Space Shuttle First Flight (1977): The Space Shuttle Enterprise completed its maiden flight while remaining affixed atop a Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft.
First Ironman Triathlon (1978): The inaugural Ironman competition, consisting of a swim, bike ride, and marathon, was held in Honolulu, Hawaii.
WikiLeaks Release (2010): The website WikiLeaks published its first leaked diplomatic cable provided by Chelsea Manning, marking the beginning of a massive unauthorized release of state secrets.

Notable Births and Deaths

Year	Name	Significance
1848	Louis Comfort Tiffany	Renowned American glassmaker and Art Nouveau designer.
1931	Toni Morrison	Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Beloved.
1933	Yoko Ono	Japanese-American artist, musician, and peace activist.
1954	John Travolta	Academy Award-nominated American actor.
1965	Dr. Dre	Influential rapper, producer, and entrepreneur.
1967	J. Robert Oppenheimer	(Died) Physicist known as the "father of the atomic bomb".
2016	Harper Lee	(Died) Acclaimed author of To Kill a Mockingbird.

What is a Combat Veteran

Veterans know what it means to serve in a Combat Zone, but people who have never served. They often times have questions. This has been written just for you.

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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.

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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.