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Honoring the Fallen, by serving the living!

Buddy Poppies

Buddy Poppy. Before Memorial Day in 1922, we conducted our first poppy distribution, becoming the first veterans' organization to organize a nationwide distribution. The poppy soon was adopted as the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, as it remains today.

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Veteran Outreach

Coming home doesn't mean the battle is over. With over 10 times the amount of veterans lost to suicide than to combat operations in the same time period, there has never been a more important time to TAKE A STAND and DO something to support our veterans!! If you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD, we have people that have shared a similar experience and are ready to help.

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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 local VFW Post.

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VFW Post 1617
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our unique group. Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is your service in  United States Armed Forces in a foreign war or overseas operation recognized by a campaign medal, in Korea after June 30 1949, and recipients of hostile fire or imminent danger pay. Veterans of World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama,  Kosovo, the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Global War on Terrorism, and other smaller  peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns, or an army of occupation. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 
We are here to work on behalf of our veterans, post members, their families, and our communities. Come Join us! We meet on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:00pm
 
 
 
 

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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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Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 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.

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Important Info for Post1617 Members

Boston Post Cane Presented to Pearl Harbor Survivor, James Bilotta

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VFW Post 1617 Rededication

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VFW Honors America's Service Members This Armed Forces Day

WASHINGTON - May 17 is Armed Forces Day, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins a thankful nation in proudly honoring our na...

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Ace Hardware Honors Memorial Day with Nationwide Tribute to Veterans

OAK BROOK, IL, -- In honor of Memorial Day,

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OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.

Our Mission: 
To foster camaraderie among United States Veterans of overseas conflicts.  To serve our Veterans, the military, their families and our communities.  To advocate on behalf of all Veterans.

Our Vision: 
Ensure that Veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.

Our Core Values: 
•  Always put the interests of our members first
•  Treat donors as partners in our cause
•  Promote patriotism
•  Honor military service
•  Ensure the care of veterans and their families
•  Serve our communities
•  Promote a positive image of the VFW
•  Respect the diversity of Veteran opinions