VFW of Missouri

Vietnam War Tribute in Sedalia, Mo

Posted at 01:20 PM on Thursday, October 13, 2011 by Dept MO-VFW

Women Veteran Health Fair

Posted at 09:37 PM on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 by Dept MO-VFW

Women Veteran Health Fair

Mo CDR Olin and the "Hula Girls"

Posted at 08:01 PM on Sunday, October 9, 2011 by Dept MO-VFW in VFW Mo Events

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VFW Washington Weekly, October 7, 2011

Posted at 01:39 PM on Sunday, October 9, 2011 by Dept MO-VFW

In This Issue:
1. Afghanistan, 10 Years Later
2. House VA Committee Hearings
3. Stop Loss Back Pay Deadline
4. TRICARE Fee Increase
5. One Million Thanks Yous
6. Four Korea, Vietnam MIAs Recovered (one of the MIA is from Missouri)

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Missouri All-American Awards

Posted at 03:23 PM on Saturday, October 8, 2011 by Dept MO-VFW in VFW Mo Events

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    On 8 October, 2011, Past Commander in Chief Ed Banes, with the assistance of Past Department of Missouri Commander Bob Wonnell presented the Recognition Plaques, All American Quartermaster Pins, and All American Membership Pins to the seven Posts that Earned All American for the past year.

The Posts are;
Post 3118 Pleasant Hill, District 6
Commander John Whyte
Quartermaster David Zang
(Accepted by Dist 6 Cdr Dale Turner)

Post 3838 Cape Giradeau, District 15
Commander Jeffrey Colyer
Quartermaster Scot Smith

Post 3944 Overland / St Ann, District 12 (Also was the Big 10 Co-Captain)
Commander Tom Mundell
Quartermaster Jack Brown

Post 4207 Monett,District 7
Commander Terry Clay
Quartermaster Richard Redshaw

Post 4680 Caruthersville, District 15
Commander Billy Becker
Quartermaster Olin Parks

Post 5327 Wentzville, District 9
Commander Nancy Cowan
Quartermaster Robert Heppermann

Post 7356 Parkville, District 3
Commander Debra Anderson
Quartermaster Tom Winkelbauer
(Accepted by Post Member John Bugg)

Messages and Success Stories from OUR Service Officers

Posted at 01:09 PM on Thursday, October 6, 2011 by Dept MO-VFW

    Over the last six years I have had the opportunity to work with hundreds of World War II and Korean War Veterans.  Many of these veterans suffered injuries and disabilities that have long been ignored by our society.  Recently we have worked with multiple combat veterans from the Battle of the Bulge and the Korean War in regards to cold injuries of the hands and feet.  This is not new news but relevant considering the honorable and courageous actions that these veterans endured.  Our recent endeavors with cold injuries have allowed for dozens of veterans to receive 100% service connected disability.  This not only means compensation for our nation’s heroes but it also adds medical and nursing benefits to those in need.

Note from Jason Blakemore, Missouri VFW Asst Service Officer

Messages & Success Stories from our Service Officers

Posted at 12:55 PM on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 by Dept MO-VFW

    Our Vietnam Veterans are likely one of the most entitled groups of combat veterans and it is mostly attributed to their exposure to Agent Orange.  Everyday now we are filing and getting claims granted for the new Ischemic heart disease presumptive condition.  Many of these veterans have been receiving retroactive payments of over $100,000 due to the history of his/her claim.  This will truly change lives and allow for many of our nation’s veterans to receive the long overdue benefits that they deserve.  Many Vietnam Veterans still do not know what they are entitled to, it is our job to reach these veterans and help them gain access to the benefits they are entitled to.

Message from Jason Blakemore, VFW Asst Service Officer

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