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Patriot Pen/ Voice of Democracy

Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen Scholarship


Patriot Pen & VOD Ceremony

POST Awards ceremomy Novemaber 27,2023.


New Members April 2023


Taking Care.....

Taking care of one another


VFW Post 9284 Voice of Democracy

SFHS student Anya T. won first place in the VFW Post 9284 Voice of Democracy essay competition!


2022 Post Officers

Post Commander Al Brenke Sr Vice Commander Wayne Miller Jr Vice Commander Walter Chyterbok Quartermaster Sal Tomaso


George Wade Lifetime Service Award


VACCC meeting MVRB presentation Don't miss it

A special presentation by the Illinois Attorney Generals Military & Veterans Rights Bureau


WEBINARS YOU DON'T WISH TO MISS

Military and Veterans Rights Bureau of the Office of the Illinois Attorney General is kicking off its second annual series of webinars


Landmark decisions concerning Chicago Veterans passed City Council.

These items concern hiring & housing preferences for those that choose to protect us.


Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA) & Veterans Golfers Association (VGA) are proud to announce

a collaborative effort to grow the game of golf for veterans in our area. Through the VGA veterans can join the CDGA for ONLY $10 annually.


Mural Reveal & Mini Resource Fair

The Veterans Assistance Commission is hosting a major event Friday 5 April 1100-1500hr


District Service Officer Report

We have been asked to publish our report


Commanders report

Please read the latest


Celebrate Womans Month

District 4 Supporting our Veteran sisters


IACVAC Holds workshop

Don't miss this event learn from the pros


4th District Color Guard Rocks

News on our Crack district color guard


Dist 4 Educator Takes State Honors

Ms. Stephanie Kezios Sponsor post 1337


Illinois License plates at no Charge for Service Connected

Little known law change for plates 50% service connected or higher


VOD top honors for Department of Illinois

Big win for Niles Post district


VACCC meeting MVRB presentation Don't miss it

A special presentation by the Illinois Attorney Generals Military & Veterans Rights Bureau


WEBINARS YOU DON'T WISH TO MISS

Military and Veterans Rights Bureau of the Office of the Illinois Attorney General is kicking off its second annual series of webinars


Landmark decisions concerning Chicago Veterans passed City Council.

These items concern hiring & housing preferences for those that choose to protect us.


Chicago District Golf Association (CDGA) & Veterans Golfers Association (VGA) are proud to announce

a collaborative effort to grow the game of golf for veterans in our area. Through the VGA veterans can join the CDGA for ONLY $10 annually.


Mural Reveal & Mini Resource Fair

The Veterans Assistance Commission is hosting a major event Friday 5 April 1100-1500hr


District Service Officer Report

We have been asked to publish our report


Commanders report

Please read the latest


Celebrate Womans Month

District 4 Supporting our Veteran sisters


IACVAC Holds workshop

Don't miss this event learn from the pros


4th District Color Guard Rocks

News on our Crack district color guard


Dist 4 Educator Takes State Honors

Ms. Stephanie Kezios Sponsor post 1337


Illinois License plates at no Charge for Service Connected

Little known law change for plates 50% service connected or higher


VOD top honors for Department of Illinois

Big win for Niles Post district


Click on the title below to read the full article on the VFW National website.

VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month


VFW Action Alert: Keep TAP Promotion Act in Defense Bill


VFW, SVA Announce 2024/2025 Legislative Fellowship Selectees


VFW Celebrates the Navy's 249th Birthday


VFW Thanks Members Still Serving in the Wake of Disaster


Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual 'Help A Hero' Campaign to Raise $1.5 Million for Veteran Scholarships through Nov. 16


VFW Teams Up with Vetrepreneur to Aid Vets in Business Ownership


VFW Day: Celebrate the Legacy


VFW Applauds Congress Passing Emergency Appropriations for VA


Until They All Return Home


VFW Wishes the US Air Force a Happy 77th Birthday


VFW Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month


Always Remember


VFW Readies for Annual September Legislative Conference


VFW Remembers the End of the Afghanistan War


VFW Admonishes Former President for Medal of Honor Remarks


VFW Awards Nearly $750,000 in Scholarships to Student Veterans


Applications Open for 2024-2025 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


VFW Takes Exception With Service Record Embellishment


VFW Pleased to See Veterans Return to the General Election


Farewell Message from Immediate Past Chief Duane Sarmiento


VFW Elects Al Lipphardt as New National Commander


VFW Outraged Over American Flag and Monument Desecrations in Washington, DC


VFW Bestows Esteemed John A. Biedrzycki Award


Humana and VFW Continue Collaborative Effort to Address Health-Related Social Needs for Veterans


VFW Action Alert: Support the Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Act


VFW Commemorates the Korean Armistice Agreement


VFW at the Starting Gate for the 125th National Convention


VFW Action Alert: Vote Yes to Include the Major Richard Star Act in the NDAA


VFW National Commander Denounces Political Violence


VFW Celebrates the 248th Birthday of America


Happy Birthday Army ... and to the Flag You Carry


New Study Links Cancers to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination


VFW Action Alert: Pass H.R. 8371


VFW Commemorates D-Day in Normandy on 80th Anniversary


VFW Kicks Off 125th Anniversary Commemoration


VFW Honors LGBTQ Veterans' Service to Nation


VFW Remembers Our Fallen


Ace Hardware Honors Fallen Heroes with 1 Million American Flags Donation


VFW Celebrates Armed Forces Day


VFW Expresses Concern Over Erroneous VA Bonuses


Cornerstone Caregiving Donates More than $100,000 to the VFW


Chief's Commentary: Aid for Allies Must Include Support for American Defenders


VFW Expresses Support for Free Speech, Not Violence on College Campuses


VFW Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


Burger KingŪ Franchisees Give Back to Troops This May


National Publications Contest Winners Announced for 2023-24


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


Country Music Superstar Joins VFW in Asking America to 'Return the Favor'


VFW Announces Third Annual Day of Service


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