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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 Expresses Condolences for US Casualties of Operation Epic Fury


VFW Affirms its Promise to US Service Members as Operation Epic Fury Begins


VFW Honors Women's History Month


VFW Commends VA for Listening to Veterans' Voices and Rescinding Rule


VFW Named Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's Second Annual Let's Ride Challenge®


VFW Eager to Deliver 2026 Priority Goals to Congress


VFW Demands VA Rescind Disability Rating Rule Change


VFW Raises Serious Concerns Over VA Disability Rating Policy Interim Rule Change


VFW Applauds Federal Court Decision Striking Down Louisiana 'PLUS Act'


DAV and VFW Unveil Funding Recommendations for Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Honors National Black History Month


Remembering the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.


VFW Action Alert: Tell Congress to Act on the Major Richard Star Act


Sport Clips Haircuts Celebrates $1.22M Raised for Veterans' Scholarships & Thousands of Free Haircuts Given During its 2025 Help A Hero Campaign


VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military Following Operation Absolute Resolve


VFW Announces Annual Publications Contest


VFW Extends Season's Greetings


VFW Applauds Presidential Action Rescheduling Hemp-Derived Products for Treatments


Happy Sixth Birthday, Guardians


VFW Welcomes VHA Restructuring Initiatives


VFW Conveys Condolences for National Guard Members Killed, Wounded in Syria


VFW Marks the 14th Anniversary of the End of the Iraq War


VFW Applauds Common Sense Improvement to Women Veterans' Health Care


VFW Calls on VA Secretary After Second Suicide at VA Facility in 2025


VFW Commemorates National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day


Action Alert: Tell Congress Veterans Deserve Safer Treatment Options


VFW Responds to National Guard Members Shot on Patrol in DC


A Time for Gratitude and Thankfulness


VFW Reaches $16.2 Billion Cumulative Milestone for Represented Veterans


VFW Will Not Stay Silent While America's Heroes are Dragged Through the Mud


VFW Celebrates Veterans' Enduring Legacy


VFW Salutes the Marine Corps on 250 Years


VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month


VFW Still Serving Campaign Shatters Records


VFW Salutes US Navy on Its 250th Birthday


VFW, SVA Announce 2025/2026 Legislative Fellowship Selectees


VFW to Washington Post - Veterans' Disability Benefits are Not 'Loopholes' to Exploit


VFW, Torch Drinks LLC Announce a First-of-its-Kind Alliance to Make THC Beverages Available to Eligible VFW Posts


Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual 'Help A Hero' Campaign to Raise $1.35 Million for Veteran Scholarships


VFW Calls on VA to Honor Supreme Court Ruling on GI Bill Benefits


The VFW - Still Leading, Still Advancing, Still Serving


VFW Pledges It Won't Rest Until They're All Accounted For


Happy 78th Birthday to the United States Air Force


VFW Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month


The VFW Pauses to Reflect This Patriot Day


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


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