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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


Veterans Legislation Day 2025

Show up to meet our legislators and support Veterans


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


Veterans Legislation Day 2025

Show up to meet our legislators and support Veterans


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 Awards More Than $740,000 in Help A Hero Scholarships


VFW Elects Carol Whitmore as New National Commander


VFW Presents Acclaimed John A. Biedrzycki Award


VFW's Uniting to Combat Hunger Evolves to 'Uniting for Veterans'


VFW Action Alert: Keep VFW Priorities in the NDAA


VFW Comes Home for its 126th National Convention


VFW Leverages New Relationships to Expand Combat Tested Gaming


Applications Open for 2025-2026 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


VFW Celebrates the Coast Guard's 235th Birthday


President Signs Law to Prevent Veteran Foreclosure


VFW Commemorates the Korean Armistice Agreement


VFW Teams Up with Aspen Dental to Improve Access to Care for Veterans and Their Families


VFW and Grunt Style Foundation Deliver Over 100 Tons of Relief to Texas Flood Victims


VFW Joins DPAA in Vietnam for 30-Year Commemoration


VFW and NACVSO Sign Historic MOU to Expand Veteran Service Capabilities


VFW Presents Vietnam War Artifacts to Vietnamese Government in Washington


VFW, Grunt Style Unite to 'Honor the Contract' with Limited-Edition T-Shirt


VFW Applauds VA for 'Scalpel' Approach to Force Reduction


VFW Celebrates 249 Years of Freedom


VFW Action Alert: Vote YES to Keep Veterans in their Homes


VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military as Conflict in Middle East Escalates


VFW Honors the United States Army's 250 Years of Valor


VFW Urges Vets to Prioritize Mental Health During PTSD Awareness Month and Beyond


VFW Calls on Nation to Remember the True Meaning of Memorial Day


VFW National Commander Joins Day of Service Sponsors to Aid Homeless Vets


VFW Action Alert: Say NO to Putting Veterans in Debt


Winners of VFW Publications Contest Announced


VFW Applauds VA for Clearing Way to Timely Care


VFW Honors America's Service Members This Armed Forces Day


Ace Hardware Honors Memorial Day with Nationwide Tribute to Veterans


Veterans Help Group and VFW Team Up to Launch Innovative Social Security Disability Eligibility Screener


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


This May, Burger King® Franchisees Give Back to Veterans


VFW Named as a Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's 2025 Let's Ride Challenge


VFW Names 2025 Top National Teachers


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


VFW Announces Fourth Annual Day of Service


VFW Now National Presenting Sponsor of Irreverent Warriors


VFW Joins with Main Street to Provide Financial Education to Veterans


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Names First Woman Veteran to Lead its National Legislative Efforts


VFW Leaders Prepare for Diplomacy, Troop and DPAA Site Visits


VFW Launches 79th Annual Youth Scholarship Contests


Rep. Van Orden Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Chief Demands Lawmakers 'Honor the Contract' with Veterans


VFW Announces 2025 National Scholarship Winners


VFW Honors Women's History Month


VFW Prepares to Deliver 2025 Legislative Priorities to Lawmakers


VFW Calls on Administration, Congress to Stop Indiscriminate Firing of Veterans


'Brothers After War' to Debut Nationwide February 28


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