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By Dan, Kristen, and Maria

By Dan, Kristen, and Maria. The VFW. Assists and provides benefits for veterans Fight for improving Veteran Administration medical centers services for women veterans Provides assistance to widows of service men

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By Dan, Kristen, and Maria

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  1. By Dan, Kristen, and Maria

  2. The VFW • Assists and provides benefits for veterans • Fight for improving Veteran Administration medical centers services for women veterans • Provides assistance to widows of service men • Encourages veterans to become involved in community volunteering

  3. How and when was the VFW formed? • Formed in 1899 by returning Spanish-American War veterans had no benefits • Many were wounded or sick • Veterans weren’t allowed to join veteran programs for the Civil war vets

  4. VFW Membership • Membership in 1915 was 5,000 • In 1936, membership rose to 200,00 • Now there are over 2 million members • 1011 VFW posts around the world • Membership requirement… • Serving overseas for more than 30 days

  5. VFW Memorials • VFW helped fund the creation at the Vietnam War, Korean War, WWII, and women in military service memorials

  6. VFW Helps Injured Vets • The VFW also fought to secure compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Golf War Syndrome • Agent Orange is a defoliant that was used to foliage off trees in Vietnam • Gulf War Syndrome infected veterans during the Gulf War who were exposed to biochemical warfare

  7. VFW In The Classroom • VFW members volunteer to assist teachers when teaching students military history • The veterans bring war memorabilia, their old uniforms, badges, and photos

  8. VFW Getting Involved With The Community • VFW works with boy scouts of America • Partners with… • National Rifle Association • U.S. Chamber of Commerce • International Association of Firefighters • Salvation Army • VFW works with the Ladies Auxiliary members • 11 million volunteer hours • $64 million various community endeavors

  9. VFW Programs • Voice of Democracy • Essay/Audio competition that gives away $2.2 million in scholarships/incentives • Patriots Pen • Essay competition that takes place each year • Students grades 6-8 can participate • Scout of the Year • For boy/girl scouts, sea scouts, and venturing crew • The VFW picks the scout of the year based on hard work, dedication, and commitment to scouts

  10. Harvey Pierre • First soldier from Appleton who died in WWI • KIA July 15th,1918 in Champaign, France • Served in the 50th Machine Gun Battalion 42nd Rainbow Division

  11. Post 2778 (Appleton VFW) • Sponsor and donate to groups and programs in the Fox Cities • Involved in Flag Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day • 350 members

  12. Ray Nelson, Post 2778 Commander • What Ray does as Post Commander: • Carries out meetings • Organizes events like Fish Fries • Organizes color guard services

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