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The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves.
 
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In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. 

Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. 

The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans.

Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010.

Annually, the nearly 2 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. 

From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.

National News

Important info from National VFW

The VFW Remembers and Reflects This Patriot Day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - This Sept. 11, in observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, the Veterans of Foreig...

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VFW Commemorates Fifth Anniversary of the Afghanistan War Conclusion

KANSAS CITY - On Aug. 30, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will pause to honor and remember the conclusion of the Afghanistan Wa...

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Announcements

The Hedrick-Rhodes Post 5206 VFW building is now a Henderson County facility.  For information on reserving meeting or event space, please contact Brooklyn Bishop (bbishop@hendersoncountync.gov).

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Join VFW members starting at 1700 Tuesdays at Guidon Brewing Company in Hendersonville for comradery and connection with other veterans.

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18 Sep 2026 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Presentation at the Henderson County library: http://hendersonpl.libcal.com/event/16821520

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11 Sep 2026: The VFW remembers Patriot Day.  http://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2026/9/the-vfw-remembers-and-reflects-this-patriot-day

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10 Sep 2026 VA VetResources newsletters:  http://news.va.gov/vetresources/?utm_campaign=VetResources&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

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3 Sep 2026 Veteran Healing Farm activities:  http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pasta-Making-to-Quail-Hunting.html?soid=1139174151403&aid=xSExcmIJ5Wg

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A new mail scam is targeting Veterans with official‑looking postcards that promote a fake "Veterans Savings Program.” The postcards advertise that Veterans and their spouses may qualify for up to $185 a month in additional Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits – including CHAMPVA, TRICARE, and dental coverage – regardless of their VA disability rating.


 Scammers are implying association with the VA and pressuring recipients to call the listed number within five days of receipt. They are using flattery and praise to trick Veterans and beneficiaries into disclosing personal identifying information, including Social Security numbers and dates of birth.


 VA has received reports of incidents of this scam from Veterans in multiple states, including Iowa, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.

 VA is urging Veterans to protect themselves by applying the following guidelines:

  • Never share personal or financial information with unverified contacts. 
  • Don’t act on urgent requests from people you don't know. Legitimate VA communications will not pressure you to provide an immediate response or call you, unsolicited, for sensitive information. 
  • If you receive a suspicious postcard, email, text, or call, ignore them, and do NOT call the number provided or click on any links. 
  • Always verify the sender's identity, and when in doubt, contact VA directly at 1-800-MyVA411 (698-2411). 
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Happy 250th Birthday USA! 

Thanks to Ace Hardware for donating hundreds of 8x12 American stick flags in celebration of the 4th of July, our country's 250th birthday! 


WWII Marine PFC Luther Rhodes laid to rest:
 

Marine PFC Luther Rhodes MIA from WWII to return home:
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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.