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.

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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 January

Political and Military Milestones

1737 — John Hancock Born: The American statesman and first signer of the Declaration of Independence was born in Braintree, Massachusetts. [1.1, 18]
1915 — House Rejects Women’s Suffrage: The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a constitutional amendment that would have required states to give women the right to vote. [7, 23]
1932 — First Woman Elected to the Senate:Hattie Wyatt Caraway of Arkansas became the first woman to win election to the U.S. Senate. [1.3, 16]
1954 — "Massive Retaliation" Policy: Secretary of State John Foster Dulles announced that the U.S. would protect its allies through the "deterrent of massive retaliatory power," signaling a heavy reliance on nuclear weapons during the Cold War. [1.3, 20]
1991 — Gulf War Authorization: Congress authorized President George H.W. Bush to use military force to expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait, leading to the Gulf War. [1.1, 9]

Sports and Cultural History

1904 — Henry Ford Speed Record: Henry Ford set a land-speed record of 91.37 mph driving his "999" racer on the frozen surface of Lake St. Clair. [1.3, 20]
1921 — First MLB Commissioner: Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis was elected as Major League Baseball's first commissioner to restore public confidence following the Black Sox Scandal. [1.1, 41]
1959 — Motown Records Founded: Berry Gordy Jr. founded Tamla Records in Detroit, which was later incorporated as Motown Record Corporation. [23, 30]
1969 — Super Bowl III Upset: In one of the greatest upsets in sports history, quarterback Joe Namath and the New York Jets defeated the heavily favored Baltimore Colts 16–7. [1.3, 23]
1971 — "
All in the Family
" Premieres: The groundbreaking sitcom
All in the Family
debuted on CBS, known for its satire on sensitive social topics. [1.4, 16]

Notable Birthdays

John Winthrop (1588): First governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. [18]
Jack London (1876): Author of The Call of the Wild. [16]
Jeff Bezos (1964): Founder of Amazon and Blue Origin.

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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Comrades,

We have an Afghanistan veteran Jonathan Rosa in the Salisbury, NC VA Medical Center. He will need a ride home on January 16, 2026.

The Medical Center is located at: 1601 Brenner Ave. Salisbury, NC

If you can assist please call John Kirby at 704-638-9000 ext 11165

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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.