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.

Due to high flu activity across South Carolina, the Columbia VA Health Care System is implementing immediate visitor restrictions to help protect the health and safety of our Veterans, staff, and community.

Effective immediately:

• Visitors must be 16 years of age or older at all Columbia VA locations, including the Community Living Center (CLC).

• Please only enter a Columbia VA medical center or clinic if you are feeling well and have not been exposed to anyone with a respiratory illness.

• Hand hygiene is required upon entry and exit of all facilities.

• Anyone who develops respiratory symptoms while on-site should promptly leave clinical areas and seek testing and treatment if indicated.

We appreciate your cooperation and support as we work together to keep our Veterans and facilities safe during flu season.

In Memorial of our Fallen

Iran War

Members of the 103rd Sustainment Command

Captain Cody A. Khork

Sgt. 1st Class Nicole M. Amor

Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens

Sgt. Declan J. Coady

Major Jeffery R. O’ Brien

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan

Sgt. Benjamin Pennington

KC-135 CREW

MAjor John "Alex’ Klinner

Captain Ariana Savino

Captain Seth Koval

Captian Curtis Angst

Tech. Sgt. Ashley Pruitt

Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons

Politicians like to use all kinds of words, police action, conflict, and many others.

However as long as our young men and women pay the ultimate price to defend The Constitution of The United States of America.

We Shall Always Honor Their Memory

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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.

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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 19th of March

March 19 marks several major milestones in American history, from the first televised Academy Awards to the start of the Iraq War.

Major Historical Events

Invasion of Iraq (2003): President George W. Bush ordered the start of the war against Iraq with a series of precision airstrikes aimed at "targets of military opportunity".

Nevada Legalizes Gambling (1931): Governor Fred B. Balzar signed a measure legalizing casino gambling, an effort intended to help the state recover from the Great Depression.

C-SPAN Debut (1979): The U.S. House of Representatives began televising its floor proceedings for the first time, carried live by the newly debuted C-SPAN network.

Daylight Saving Time (1918): Congress passed the Standard Time Act, which established both time zones and the practice of daylight saving time in the U.S..

Treaty of Versailles Rejection (1920): For the second time, the U.S. Senate rejected the peace treaty that ended World War I, falling short of the required two-thirds majority.

USS Franklin Attack (1945): During World War II, a Japanese dive bomber attacked the carrier USS Franklin off the coast of Japan, killing 724 crew members.

Sports & Culture

NCAA "Glory Road" Victory (1966): Texas Western College (now UTEP) defeated Kentucky to win the NCAA championship, becoming the first team to start five Black players in a national title game.

First Televised Oscars (1953): The 25th Academy Awards were the first to be broadcast on television; The Greatest Show on Earth won Best Picture.

Michael Jordan's Return (1995): Seventeen months after his first retirement, Michael Jordan returned to the NBA to play for the Chicago Bulls.

Bob Dylan's Debut (1962): Legendary singer-songwriter Bob Dylan released his self-titled debut album through Columbia Records.

Notable Birthdays

Wyatt Earp (1848–1929): Famous American West lawman known for his role in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

William Jennings Bryan (1860–1925): Orator and three-time Democratic presidential nominee known as "The Great Commoner".

Earl Warren (1891–1974): The 14th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court who presided over landmark cases like Brown v. Board of Education.

Bruce Willis (1955): Actor famous for his roles in the Die Hard series and Pulp Fiction.

Glenn Close (1947): Award-winning actress known for films such as Fatal Attraction and The Big Chill.

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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.