On Thursday March 14, 2019, Officers,members and Auxiliary Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7402 were joined by members of Boy Scout Troop 353 {Powder Springs. GA.} and Troop 23 {Rockmart,GA.} ceremoniously retiring 75 United States of American flags.
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Join us for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Georgia Chapter Atlanta Braves fundraiser game on Tuesday, May 28 where a portion of every ticket sold from this site will go back directly to the VFW.
WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) announced that the Federal Register will publish on Jan. 18 regulations accompanying the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 (AMA), which will help Veterans experience a more transparent claims decision-review process
Please help us congratulate all of our Winners for their hard work and dedicated service! To see how you can enter one of the VFW Award Contest, contact your local VFW Member today.
Applications & Nominations Now Open No Barriers Warriors, a program of No Barriers, improves the lives of veterans with disabilities through curriculum-based experiences in challenging environments.
Dear Commander Winters, The VFW established the VFW National Home for Children in 1925 and we’re extremely proud to be a part of the wonderful work the VFW and Auxiliary do for veterans and their families in their communities and at the National Home.
a poem by 19 year old Ms.Riley Jo Jones of Bremen. This is an exceptional young lady. She has a deep love and respect for all Veterans and does all she can do, to show that she cares. Riley is not only a member of Auxiliary VFW Post 7402 but of American Legion Post 264 in Mableton, Ga. She also volunteers at Trinka Davis Veterans Village in Carrolton, Ga. once a month calling Bing, on a Bi-Monthly bases she prepares meals for veterans at various locations.
On Friday VFW Post 7402's Sr. Vice Commander James Watson joined Lt.Col. Scott G. Jackals and Command Sgt. Major Jason D. York at the 1st/108th Cavalry Ball held at the Marriott in Buckhead.
Did you here something in this months Service Offices Report that caught your ear, and you’d like to read all about it?
Recently VFW Post 7402 along with its Auxiliary launch a joint project to provide a Service Dog for a local Veteran. Army Specialist and member of The Veterans’ of Foreign Wars Post 7402 Matthew McElwee’s. Matthew served eight years in the U.S. Army from 1996 until 2004. With a tour in Iraqi, during Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003-2004.
To my friends that might have some free time now and then or if you just want to say "Thank you for service".
Veteran’s of VFW Post 7402 along with Post Auxiliary members rallied to cheer on and support "America’s Run for the Fallen" runners as they passed through Rome, Ga. this morning.
Gov. Kemp has lifted the mask mandate for Georgia. If you still feel comfortable wearing your mask, please do so.
Volunteers for the WW Jones Cookout this Saturday, May 22,2021, must be fully vaccinated and be able to provide proof or they will not be able to participate in the event. The Georgia War Veterans Home does not want to take a chance with any of the Veterans there getting sick.
As a reminder the following nominations are due to Department Headquarters by April 30th.
The FEMA Funeral Reimbursement Program will launch in a week or two. FEMA is reimbursing up to $7,000.00 for COVID-19 funerals to any family member who paid for a funeral. Please keep funeral documentation.
We want to celebrate them with the flight of their dreams.
This month is one where we all focus on love and commitment, and so we’re challenging our Posts to get our members to make a Lifetime commitment to the VFW by becoming Life Members!
State Commander Joel Willis has waived the requirement to purchase of Buddy Poppies this year due to the shortage at National.
At the VFW Complex/Fairgrounds - Carrollton, GA
The Council of Administration has voted to cancel the Mid-Winter meeting due to the rise of coronavirus cases in Georgia. Our VFW family has been hit hard in recent weeks in cases and deaths.
State Commander Joel L. Willis Jr. and the Department of Georgia
State Quartermaster Jeff Carroll and State Senior Vice Commander Kevin Hammond are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Commander-in-Chief Hal Roesch has laid down a challenge to all VFW Posts for the month of January 2021!
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, VFW Posts have been severely impacted in their ability to cover operating expenses through conventional means such as canteen sales and fundraising events. To address the challenge, in August 2020 the VFW Foundation earmarked $680,000 for the VFW Foundation Post Pandemic Relief Grant (PPRG). Eligible Posts that own or lease their own Post Homes may apply for a grant of up to $2,500.
Public Safety Awards are due to the State Chairman, John Kepler, on January 1, 2021. You can email them to jkepler@alpharetta.ga.us If you have any questions, he can be reached at 678-634-0065.
Tell Congress to Stand Up for Vietnam Veterans
Medicare 101 Briefing with national sponsor Humana including a question and answer period.There are no products to be sold. Following the Medicare briefing there will be a short briefing on the mission of the VFW. Presentation open to the public. Topic: Medicare 101 Date: November 5, 2020 Time: 6 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern
Comrades and Auxiliary Members, With the General Election coming up in November, it is important to remind you of our National Bylaws Article VII Miscellaneous Provisions, Sec. 702 Politics listed below.
Comrade Commanders, I hope you are doing well and checking on your members as this Coronavirus continues to change our lifestyles. There are some items due to state headquarters and I want to be sure you have them on your radar.
Congratulations to the Departments of Maryland, Maine, Pacific Areas, Mississippi, Europe, Arizona, North Carolina, Delaware, Virginia, Georgia, and New Jersey for achieving 100 percent in membership! Let’s make a final push to 100 percent in membership and show that we “Dared to Care.” Contact the National Membership Department at 888.JOIN.VFW (888.564.6839) or email us at membership@vfw.org if there is anything we can do to assist you with achieving your goals.
There are Georgia VFW Posts that are in danger of losing their Post Home due to the cancelation of bingo by the GBI and the Governor's closure of canteens. In some cases these activities are the only revenue streams for these VFW Posts.
Comrade Commanders, As promised, attached are the additional guiltiness from Governor Kemp. Please note the following items that pertain to the VFW.
Keeping our Veterans informed about VA Services during COVID-19
To All Department of Georgia Posts
During the COA Conference call of Thursday, March 26, the subject of the proposed change to the manner in which the VOD Awards are presented was discussed.
Dear Georgia VFW Comrades, Family and Friends,
By order of State Commander Joel Willis
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, I would like to take the opportunity to publicly thank Dr. Richard Stone for the outs...
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