Welcome Home Vietnam Vererans Day
Some Vietnam War veterans are fighting for a day of their own. They have persuaded several state legislatures and dozens of cities to designate an annual Vietnam Veterans Day and are lobbying others for a symbol of the gratitude and respect they believe they were denied when they came home from an unpopular war. Join the citizens of many states on Tuesday, March 30 to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War, recognizing and thanking them for their service and sacrifice. (read more)
District 7 Convention planned
The District 7 Convention will be on Saturday, April 24 at 12:00 noon at our Garner Post. This will be the meeting where the District officers for 2010-11 will be elected. Come and join us, or if you can, help prepare and serve the meal that day.
Canteen notes
Members may write only one check in the Canteen for $50 per week. Also, we are unable to take $100 bills. We appreciate your support.
We'er on Facebook!
The Post is now on Facebook. Check us out. This is another way to keep up with what is going on at the Post, and with our members.
New website feature
We now have a new feature of our website, which contains news about our members. It will contain news of illnesses, deaths, etc. that we hear about our members. Please let us know when to add something of importance.
VA expands Agent Orange list
The VFW is applauding Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki's decision to increase by three the number of illnesses that can now be linked to the herbicide defoliant Agent Orange, which was used extensively during the Vietnam War. (read more)
Supporting our members and adopted units
Our Post has several family members serving in the War on Terror. Also, the Post has adopted three Military units in the area. Please read the latest information from each.
Post and family members deployed
US Army 210th Unit
US Army 535th MP Unit
US Army 805th MP Unit
25 members deployed
See an Armed Forces Tribute
Click here or on the yellow ribbon at the top of every page, to see how you can support our service personnel and their families.
