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.

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History for the 18th of January

Exploration and Expansion
- 1778: Discovery of Hawaii – British explorer Captain James Cook became the first European to reach the Hawaiian Islands, sighting Oahu and landing on Kauai two days later. He named the group the "Sandwich Islands".
- 1803: Lewis and Clark Expedition Funding – President Thomas Jefferson sent a secret message to Congress requesting $2,500 to fund the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and find a water route to the Pacific.
Civil Rights and Government
- 1966: First Black Cabinet Member – Robert C. Weaver was sworn in as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), making him the first African American to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet.
- 1993: MLK Day Observed Nationwide – For the first time, Martin Luther King Jr. Day was officially observed as a holiday in all 50 U.S. states.
- 1968: Eartha Kitt's Anti-War Protest – During a White House luncheon, singer and actress Eartha Kitt famously confronted Lady Bird Johnson about the Vietnam War, sparking significant media controversy.
Aviation and Military History
- 1911: First Aircraft Landing on a Ship – Pilot Eugene B. Ely landed his Curtiss biplane on a temporary wooden deck on the USS Pennsylvaniain San Francisco Bay, marking the birth of naval aviation.
- 1957: First Non-stop Jet Flight Around the World – Three U.S. Air Force B-52 bombers completed the first non-stop, round-the-world flight by jet aircraft, landing at March Air Force Base in California after 45 hours and 19 minutes.
Other Notable Events
- 1644: First Recorded UFO Sighting – Pilgrims in Boston reported seeing "two lights" in the sky over the harbor, often cited as the first documented UFO sighting in America.
- 1862: Death of John Tyler – The 10th U.S. President died in Richmond, Virginia. At the time of his death, he was an elected member of the Confederate Congress, making him the only U.S. president whose death was not officially mourned in Washington, D.C..
- 1943: Wartime Sliced Bread Ban – To conserve metal and wax paper during World War II, the U.S. government temporarily banned the sale of pre-sliced bread. The ban was so unpopular it was rescinded two months later.
- 1990: Marion Barry Arrest – Washington, D.C. Mayor Marion Barry was arrested in an FBI sting operation for drug possession.

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...

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