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 12th of February

February 12 is a significant date in American history, most notably marked by

the birth of Abraham Lincoln and the founding of the NAACP. It also includes the end of a major presidential impeachment trial and numerous firsts in aviation, civil rights, and cultural arts.

Key historical events on February 12 include [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]:

Major Historical Milestones

Abraham Lincoln's Birth (1809): The 16th U.S. President was born in Kentucky [1].
Founding of the NAACP (1909): This civil rights organization was founded on the 100th anniversary of Lincoln's birth [2].
Acquittal of Bill Clinton (1999): The Senate acquitted President Clinton on impeachment charges, ending his trial [3].
First Fugitive Slave Law (1793): Congress passed a law requiring the return of escaped enslaved people [4].
Georgia Becomes a Colony (1733): Georgia was established as the 13th American colony [5].

Civil Rights and Cultural "Firsts"

Sermon in the U.S. Capitol (1865): Henry Highland Garnet was the first Black man to deliver a sermon in the Capitol [6].
New York Stock Exchange (1970): Joseph Searles III became the first Black member of the NYSE [7].
Army Nursing Corps (1948): Nancy Leftenant was the first African American member of the Army Nursing Corps [6].
"Rhapsody in Blue" Premiere (1924): George Gershwin's piece premiered in New York City [6].

Military and Aviation History

Operation Homecoming (1973): The first American POWs were released from Vietnam [6].
Submarine Missile Launch (1947): The USS Cuskwas the first U.S. submarine to launch a guided missile [6].
Jet Aircraft Test (1947): The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser had its first test flight [6].
Loss of the USS Macon (1935): The last U.S. Navy dirigible crashed off California [6].

Notable Births and Deaths

February 12 is the birth date for notable figures such as Abraham Lincoln (1809), general Omar Bradley (1893), basketball legend Bill Russell (1934), author Judy Blume (1938), and Justice Brett Kavanaugh (1965) [6]. Notable deaths on this date include Vermont patriot Ethan Allen (1789), Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz (2000), football coach Tom Landry (2000), and Justice Antonin Scalia (2016) [6].

Other Notable Events

Other events include the groundbreaking for the

Lincoln Memorial

(1914), the redesign of the Lincoln penny to feature the Memorial (1959), and the opening of "

The Gates

" art installation in Central Park (2005) [6].

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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.