VFW Post 9539

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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.

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 27th of March

Several key events in American history have occurred on March 27, ranging from the founding of the Navy to major natural disasters.

Founding of the U.S. Navy (1794)

President George Washington signed the Naval Act of 1794, which established a permanent United States Navy. The act authorized the construction of the first six frigates to protect American merchant shipping from Barbary pirates.

The Great Alaskan Earthquake (1964)

The most powerful earthquake in U.S. history, also known as the Good Friday earthquake, struck south-central Alaska. Measuring a magnitude of 9.2, the quake and subsequent tsunamis killed 131 people and caused massive destruction in Anchorage.

Military & Political Milestones

Battle of Horseshoe Bend (1814): During the War of 1812, General Andrew Jackson’s forces defeated the Red Stick Creek Indians in Alabama, effectively ending the Creek War.
Civil Rights Act Veto (1866): President Andrew Johnson vetoed the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Although Congress later overrode the veto, the act was a precursor to the 14th Amendment.
Geronimo's Surrender (1886): The famous Apache warrior Geronimo surrendered to the U.S. Army, marking the end of the primary phase of the Apache Wars.

Culture & Infrastructure

Cherry Blossom Trees (1912): First Lady Helen Herron Taft and the wife of the Japanese ambassador planted the first two Japanese cherry trees at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C..
First Long-Distance Call (1884): The first long-distance telephone service was established between Boston and New York City.
Typhoid Mary Quarantined (1915):
Mary Mallon
, known as "Typhoid Mary," was placed into forced quarantine for the second and final time in New York City, where she remained until her death.
FDA Approves Viagra (1998): The Food and Drug Administration approved Viagra as the first oral treatment for male impotence.

Notable Births

Sarah Vaughan
(1924): Legendary jazz singer known for her massive vocal range.
Quentin Tarantino
(1963): Academy Award-winning filmmaker of Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill.
Mariah Carey
(1969): Record-breaking pop singer and songwriter.

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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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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.