VFW MO Post 1828 - West Plains

Welcome Home Event -V.A. Hospital-Columbia (Nov. 1st)

Posted at 07:40 PM on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 by Hutch

     A Welcome Home event for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their families will take place at the Truman V.A. Hospital in Columbia on Saturday, Nov. 1st from 3pm to 6pm.  Major General King Sidwell, Adjutant General of the Missouri National Guard, will be the featured speaker at a brief ceremony.  As many as 20 agencies and organizations will participate to assure that these latest combat veterans and their families are fully aware of the benefits and services available to them.  A variety of other activities are scheduled including a “Team Challenge” for all ages, a rock wall climb for those 16 and older, musical entertainment, gift bags and food.  For more information, contact Stephen Gaither, Public Affairs Officer at the Truman V.A. Hospital at 573-814-6308

October National General Orders

Posted at 07:15 PM on Friday, October 3, 2008 by Hutch

Proclamation by the President: Gold Star Mother's Day, 2008

Posted at 08:54 AM on Saturday, September 27, 2008 by Hutch

Throughout our history, the men and women of the Armed Forces have put our Nation's security before their own, doing their duty in the face of grave danger. On Gold Star Mother's Day, we pay solemn tribute to the mothers of the patriots lost serving this great Nation.

Gold Star Mothers inspire our Nation with their deep devotion to family and country. These extraordinary women serve their communities, dedicate their time to helping members of our Armed Forces and veterans, and bring comfort and hope to families whose loved ones laid down their lives in the defense of our liberty. Nothing can compensate for their sacrifice and loss, yet Gold Star Mothers demonstrate tremendous courage and resolve while working to preserve the memory and legacy of all our fallen heroes.

Read the full story at The Source

VA Awards $7.5 Million for Missouri State Veterans Cemetery

Posted at 06:58 PM on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 by Hutch

WASHINGTON – Continuing its mission of providing a final resting place for Missouri veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a $7,555,296 grant to establish a state veterans cemetery at Fort Leonard Wood, approximately 50 miles south of Jefferson City.  

“By awarding this grant to Missouri, we are closer to making the state veterans cemetery at Fort Leonard Wood a reality,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. “The veterans in this part of the state have earned the right to a dignified burial in a cemetery that commemorates their service and sacrifice.” 

The grant will pay 100 percent of the allowable costs to build the new 228-acre cemetery.  In its initial 18-acre development, the cemetery will provide 4,893 full-casket gravesites, 1,412 in-ground cremation burial sites and 1,024 columbarium niches.  The cemetery will serve more than 7,000 veterans and their family members who live in the area.

To read the full story go HERE

Married Squad Leaders Work in MP Company

Posted at 05:55 PM on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 by Hutch

Sgt. Cruz Munoz, a Chicago native, and Staff Sgt. Iris Munoz, a Springfield, Mo., native, are married patrol leaders for the 164th Military Police Company, based out of Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Date Taken: August 1st, 2008

Location: Balad, Iraq

Photographer: Pfc. Amanda Tucker
3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)

Read full story here: Married Squad Leaders Work in MP Company

Dept Commander/President Homecoming Banquet Tickets

Posted at 08:52 PM on Thursday, September 11, 2008 by Hutch

This is to let you know that if you are planning to attend the Homecoming Banquet, Saturday, September 20, 2008, reservations MUST be received at VFW Headquarters by Tuesday, September 16.  The Marriott Hotel has requested a final count by 4:30 p.m. on the 16th.

IF BANQUET RESERVATIONS ARE NOT MADE BY SEPTEMBER 16, A VERY LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT.

Please fax completed reservation forms to 573-636-2664.  Payment can be made at the VFW desk Friday or Saturday at the Council of Administration Conference.

The reservation form is available in pdf form HERE

VFW WebCOM Department Toolbar Tour

Posted at 10:28 AM on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 by Hutch

What is the VFW WebCOM Department Toolbar? What does it do? Click the video below for a tour or click here for a larger version.

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