Please take this opportunity to see what other Posts around the world are doing to better their communities

The VFW’s story began 124 years ago this month – Sept. 29 to be exact – in Columbus, Ohio

Suicide is a problem that touches the lives of many Americans. Many of us may know someone, such as a friend, family member, or coworker who has attempted or died by suicide. Over the past two decades, suicide rates have steadily risen in the United States. Suicide is currently ranked 10th for cause of death among all ages. It’s important for you to know that suicide is preventable. With commitment and engagement in our communities, workplaces, and homes, together we can help reduce the number of suicides.

We all know one of the key components of membership growth is recruiting, so for the month of September, Commander-in-Chief Duane Sarmiento has issued a special challenge to all our VFW Posts to bring us closer to our goal of 102% membership!

“We Will Never Forget” Donate Blood Today, Help Save A Hero's Life

Our Commander-in-Chief Duane Sarmiento is issuing the first Commander’s Challenge of the year to drive us towards that 102% membership goal!

National Headquarters will match out donations. Please do what you can to support those affected by this event.

Department of Hawaii is asking for financial assistance to bring relief supplies and aide to those members and their families affected.

Invitation for August Membership Monday, August 14, 2023, 3:00 PM, EST - Topic: 2023-2023 National Membership Program

Open it up to read all about the great work of VFW Posts around the country. Enjoy the articles and remember to let us hear about the good things your Post is doing in the community. Email JDyhouse@vfw.org to share your story. Happy reading! VFW National Headquarters 406 W. 34th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64111

Starting in January 2024, VFW will gradually move to transition VFW magazine to a digital-only publication by 2028.

Open it up to read all about the great work of VFW Posts around the country.

Please take a minute. This is a new survey, the other was corrupted.

Let’s start the new year out strong!!!! Duane

As we’re nearing the end of the membership year, it’s a good idea to look forward to the future and so we’re going to offer some training and advice on Long-Term Planning as it applies to your Post, District, or Department. We’ll go over the differences between short- and long-term planning, establishing realistic goals, and how to anticipate and work through challenges.

Welcome to the spring season, Checkpoint readers!

Listing of Districts and Post All State Winners

Come join the State Commander for his homecoming at the State Convention. Friday 23 June Greystone Hall

Recruiting Reports from OMS

Give the hope this spring, Give Blood

Happy Spring! We hope you enjoy this installment of your Checkpoint newsletter.

This is an opportunity for eligible veterans and their dependents to be assisted by a team of Veteran Service Officers (VSO) from the VFW, American Legion, DAV and more

The next VFW Day of Service kicks off the first Saturday of May — May 6, 2023 — marking the start of veteran-led community service projects to take place throughout the month.

Choose recipients for the awards to be given at the National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona 2023

The latest installment of the VFW CheckPoint

The following is a list of this year's Department of SC Award winners.

Downloadable flyer with a QR code that directs veterans and claimants to our Pact Act website

5 January 2023 3:00 - 7:00 pm

Happy Holidays, Checkpoint readers!

We are challenging our Districts, Posts and Membership for that small gesture to make a huge difference.

October 18th - 31st.

Each Membership Monday training topic is developed with the Post-level leadership in mind. Each of these sessions are intended to be live with ability for audience interaction.

Open it up to read all about the great work of VFW Posts around the country. Enjoy the articles and remember to let us hear about the good things your Post is doing in the community.

Please join the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Secretary, Center for Minority Veterans in a series of Hispanic/Latino Veteran Virtual Events

This is the first of an 8-part training series focusing on bylaws. Please disseminate to all comrades.

Department Hq. Saturday October 22nd

It's time to get a flu shot. Eligible Veterans can get a no-cost flu shot from a nearby VA clinic or choose from one of nearly 70,000 in-network retail pharmacies and urgent care walk-in locations. To locate a VA medical facility, in-network urgent care or retail pharmacy near you, use the VA locator.

Honoring our OIF/OEF Veterans and their families VFWSC Headquarters, 210 Glassmaster Rd, Lexington SC 29072

Be part of something big - Give Blood Friday Sept 16th.

Scream from the rooftops about the Power of our VMS Programs

4th Annual Fall Festival & Walk

Were you a Military BRAT? Do you have a BRAT in your family? Did you move frequently as your military parent transferred from assignment to assignment? Did you attend multiple schools before you graduated high school? Did you attend a Department of Defense school overseas anytime between 1946 and the present? Did you or a family member work in one of these schools? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the American Overseas Schools Historical Society (AOSHS) will interest you.

Friends of the Fleet Pass can be purchased online or at the museum ticket window. The $69 pass includes annual admission for the pass-holder and a guest.

This program was put in place to recognize VFW units for creating and completing unique and extraordinary community service projects.

Earlier today, Acting Undersecretary for Benefits Tom Murphy released the attached notice which states that VA will announce a plan to re-adjudicate claims for veterans who were previously denied service connection for a herbicide related presumptive condition due to lack of in-country Vietnam service.

Military Veteran Business Owners Looking to grow your business and would like some FREE help getting there?

After three years, Walmart is leaving Tricare's pharmacy network -- a departure that pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts says is a result of the retail giant's reluctance to offer "more highly competitive discounts" to military health beneficiaries.

Spring is here and so is this installment of your Checkpoint newsletter!

Read all about the great work of VFW Posts around the country. Enjoy the articles and remember to let us hear about the good things your Post is doing in the community