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Convention 08: President Bush Addresses VFW

Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 02:03 PM

by VFW Post 670

President George W. Bush addressed the Global War on Terror at the VFW National Convention on Wednesday.  Click below to view the full speech.



Click here for a full text of the speech and additional photos.

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Convention 08: Banquet

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 10:21 AM

by VFW Post 670

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 18, 2008--At Monday night’s banquet, actress Ann-Margret as well as Mickey Rooney, received VFW's Hall of Fame Award.


Ann-Margret, who participated in Bob Hope’s USO tours in Vietnam in 1966 and 1968, said, "You represent the soul of this nation. We are eternally grateful. I give you my deepest respect and admiration." She spoke emotionally about meeting Vietnam veterans so many years ago. "They were just boys doing a man's job,” she said. The famed actress spoke proudly of her daughter, who is a psychologist at a VA hospital in Wisconsin where she treats veterans with PTSD. Ann-Margret received a hearty applause.


Actor Mickey Rooney, co-recipient of the Hall of Fame Award, made it clear that he was a soldier in the Army and not part of the USO. He recounted his time in WWII in Europe at length. Part of what was called three-man "Jeep tours," he often entertained at the front lines. For a while he was attached to units such as the 82nd Airborne Division. Rooney, a VFW member-at-large in California, told a heartwarming story about an amputee he met overseas and how he affected his later life. Gen. George Patton recommended Rooney for the Bronze Star, the actor said. "Celebrity! Forget that. I am a soldier who loves his country," he said. In referring to the presidential election, Rooney concluded: "Vote for the best interests of our country."

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Photos courtesy Shannan Brown, New Hampshire VFW Post 7217

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Convention 08: Tropical Storm Fay

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 09:10 PM

by VFW Post 670

Shannan Brown of VFW Post 7217 New Hampshire reports on Tropical Storm Fay from the VFW National Convention.

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Convention 08: Barack Obama

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 12:32 PM

by VFW Post 670

Presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama addressed the 2008 Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention today. Click here for continuing coverage.

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Convention 08: Memorial Service

Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 09:40 AM

by VFW Post 670

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 17, 2008--Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Daniel Ivan Schultz, keynote speaker at today’s memorial service, touched on the common thread that binds all veterans together—wearing a military uniform and patriotism. Schultz, commander of the 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), based in Orlando, Fla., said it is our duty to remember the fallen in war. He emphasized that it is their “unspoken expectation” that we will do so. “The fallen are here in spirit with us today,” said the VFW member, who served in the 1991 Persian Gulf War.

To illustrate his point about the heroism inherent in service, the general cited several examples of Americans making the supreme sacrifice in military actions such as Somalia and Iraq. For instance, he mentioned Army Delta Force operators Master Sgt. Gary Gordon and Sgt. 1st Class Randall Shughart, who were awarded Medals of Honor posthumously for Somalia, October 1993. He also honored Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith from Tampa, Fla., who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor after being killed in Iraq in April 2003. Lastly, he told the story of Army Reservist Staff Sgt. Todd Cornell, who extended his tour in Fallujah, Iraq, to be with the men he trained and was killed on Nov. 9, 2004.

“We do not forget those who gave their lives for our country,” said Schultz, who also served a tour in Hungary supporting operations in the Balkans in 1997. “We must exercise the freedoms given to us by those who gave their lives.”

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Past Post Commander Passes

Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 06:43 AM

by VFW Post 670

  

Antoni “Tony”  Kwiaton, 82, of Fayetteville, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008, in Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Tony Kwiaton was an Army veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was the 1986-1987 Commander of VFW Post 670 and served in many other offices of the post. Tony was also a Life Member of the Military Order of the Cootie, Pup Tent 24 and Past Seam Squirrel.

Graveside services with full military honors were held Monday, August 18th in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake.

Our deepest condolences go out to his wife, Betty; daughter, Lynda; stepdaughter, Linda Adkins; and a grandson.

Cards may be sent to: Mrs. Betty Kwiaton, c/o VFW Post 670, PO Box 48620, Cumberland, NC  28331-8620

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President to Speak Wednesday at VFW Convention

Friday, August 15, 2008 at 08:19 PM

by VFW Post 670

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2008--President George W. Bush has accepted an invitation to speak Wednesday at the 109th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.

The annual convention by America’s oldest major veterans’ organization starts tomorrow at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The event is not open to the public.

"It is a time-honored tradition for our nation’s leader to address the national convention of America’s oldest major veterans’ organization and the nation’s largest organization of combat veterans,” said VFW National Commander George J. Lisicki, a Vietnam veteran from Carteret, N.J. “We are grateful to President Bush for taking the time to speak to us on issues that are vitally important to our nation.”

Approximately 10,000 VFW and Ladies Auxiliary delegates will represent the 2.2 million-member organization at the weeklong convention to approve new national priorities to guide the organization as it lobbies Congress on issues important to the nation’s 23.5 million veterans, 2.2 million servicemembers, and their families.

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IN MEMORIAM

Friday, August 15, 2008 at 06:25 AM

by VFW Post 670

The names or our departed will be placed upon these rolls throughout the 2008-2009 membership year until the Annual Memorial Service in May 2009.

Johnson, Ernest "Gene" E. 13 Jun 2008 VFW-Life 1974
Cain, Robert "Possum" E. 24 Jun 2008 VFW-Life 2000
Kwiaton, Antoni "Tony" 15 Aug 2008 VFW/MOC Life
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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McCain, Obama to Address VFW National Convention

Friday, August 15, 2008 at 04:21 AM

by VFW Post 670

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2008--The two presumptive presidential candidates have accepted invitations to speak next week to the 109th national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., which starts tomorrow at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The event is not open to the public.

Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is scheduled to speak on Monday, followed by Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) on Tuesday.

The appearance of both presidential candidates continues a long standing VFW tradition to provide a platform for those seeking the nation’s highest office to address America’s oldest major veterans’ organization, even though the VFW is prohibited from offering endorsements.

“For the candidates, this is their opportunity to address the national convention of America’s oldest major veterans' organization and the nation's largest organization of combat veterans,” said VFW National Commander George J. Lisicki, a Vietnam veteran from Carteret, N.J.

“What the VFW membership wants to know is how each candidate would prosecute the war on terrorism and protect America through strong national defense and homeland security programs. We also want to know how they would enhance military and veteran healthcare programs, benefits, and Quality of Life initiatives.”

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August Planning (Double Click to Enlarge)

Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 07:40 PM

by VFW Post 670

 SPECIAL EVENTS COMING:

24 August 2008-Schnitizel Dinner

13 September 2008-Post Homecoming, 75th Anniversary

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September Planning (Double Click to Enlarge)

Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 07:35 PM

by VFW Post 670

 

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Pup Tent 24 Auxiliary Holds a Successful Fish Fry

Friday, August 8, 2008 at 04:00 PM

by VFW Post 670

On the 8th of August 2008, the Ladies Auxiliary to the Military Order of the Cootie, Pup Tent 24, Furtile Hunting Grounds of North Carolina,held a successful fish fry to raise funds for their hospital work. Fish dinners could be eaten at VFW Post 670, customers could take out dinners, and the Pup Tent would deliver any order over 5 dinners.

The project was headed up by the Pup Tent Auxiliary President, Penny Cacoulidis, and with the help of Linda Shelander, Caroline Wescott, Lillian and Cathy Easingwood, and Chris Reader and with the assistance of the Pup Tent Seam Squirrel, Jim Cacoulidis, John Shelander, Harvey Stewart, Gordon Graig, Dick Easingwood, Joe Dibble, and VFW Post 670 Commander Clyde Vaughn.

Pictures can be enlarged by clicking on them.

 

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Lunches and Dinners

Friday, August 8, 2008 at 11:49 AM

by VFW Post 670

August will be a busy month in the kitchen. Please take some time out to enjoy the Lunch Fish Fry on the 8th and the Schnitzel Dinner on the 24th.

 

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Unpaid Membership List

Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at 01:58 PM

by VFW Post 670

We now have the 2008/2009 unpaid membership lists.  These lists contain the names and contact information of former members-at-large, Military Initiative Program members, relocated members, and prior unpaid members.  The lists can be used by your post for recruiting purposes.  All of these people were members of this organization at one time.  With an invitation to your post, they may choose to become members again.

     The lists can be emailed to you by contacting Department Membership Chairman Jason Schoolcraft at jschoolcraft@embarqmail.com . Compact discs with the lists are also available upon request.  They are in Microsoft Excel, allowing you to filter the lists by city or zip code.  If you do not have access to a computer and would like a paper copy of the lists call Jason at (910) 642-7105.  He will print the lists for your city and surrounding areas and get them to you.

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The American Veteran - August Edition

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 11:09 AM

by VFW Post 670

From The Pentagon Channel:

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We Are Wired!!

Friday, July 18, 2008 at 07:23 AM

by VFW Post 670

The post is now wired for W-Fi for all you computer buffs. Last night (Thursday, 17 July) I walked the entire post area with my laptop and got a strong signal everywhere.

Bring your laptops, Have a cup of coffee (or whatever) and enjoy the evening. If we get a better demand and turnout, we can open longer.

 

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VA Announces On-Line Claims Applications

Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 03:36 PM

by VFW Post 670

(via VA Press Release)

WASHINGTON (July 16, 2008) - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that on-line applications are now accepted from veterans, survivors and other claimants filing initial applications for disability compensation, pension, education, and vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits without the additional requirement to submit a signed paper copy of the application.

Effective immediately, VA will now process applications received through its on-line application website (VONAPP) without the claimant's signature.  The electronic application will be sufficient authentication of the claimant's application for benefits.  Normal development procedures and rules of evidence will still apply to all VONAPP applications.

VONAPP (www.va.gov/onlineapps.htm) is a Web-based system that benefits both internal and external users.  Veterans, survivors and other claimants seeking compensation, pension, education, or vocational rehabilitation benefits can apply electronically without the constraints of location, postage cost, and time delays in mail delivery.

VONAPP reduces the number of incomplete applications received by VA, decreasing the need for additional development by VA claims processors.  The on-line application also provides a link to apply for VA health care benefits and much more.

Over 3.7 million veterans and beneficiaries receive compensation and pension benefits from VA and approximately 523,000 students receive education benefits.  Approximately 90,000 disabled veterans participate in VA's Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program.

For more information about VA benefits, go to VA's website at www.va.gov or call our toll-free number at 1-800-827-1000.

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Pup Tent 24 Provides Coffee, Poppys, and Conversation

Monday, July 7, 2008 at 10:44 AM

by VFW Post 670

The Lafayette Nits, Pup Tent 24. Spent their July 4th Weekend ( 5th and 6th) providing free coffee and conversation as well as information and Poppys to travelers at the I-95 South rest area in Fayetteville.

The distribution of Poppys helped raise money for the Pup Tent’s veterans hospital work in the Fayetteville area. After all, our motto is “Keep ‘em smiling in beds of white”.

Traveling youth were told about the VFW’s Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen Programs.

Seam Squirrel Jim Cacoulidis, Blanket Bum John Shelander, Hide Gimlet Harvey Stewart, CCDB/HC Dick Easingwood, and Tight Wad Joe Dibble were assisted by Ladies Auxiliary President Penny Cacoulidis and Chaplain Lillian Easingwood in this worthwhile project.

Veterans, young and old, stopped by to say hello and to swap stories. VFW District 8 Commander Mark Bergman and his wife, Dist Auxiliary Guard, Carola stopped by to offer support.

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National Announces All-Amereican Departments, Districts, and Posts

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 at 12:11 PM

by VFW Post 670

www.vfwwebcom.org/northcarolina

Congratulations Post 670

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WELCOME TO SGT. AMBROSE R. WILLIAMS VFW POST 670

Monday, June 30, 2008 at 09:55 AM

by VFW Post 670

 

Welcome to the Post Home of  MOH Recipient Rudy Hernandez. We would like to invite you to come visit our post and its facilities. We are located at 3928 Doc Bennett Road behind the Fayetteville airport and across the street from the Fire Training Facility. Our normal hours are: Thursday and Friday 6 PM until-,Saturdays and Sundays open on special occasions. Check our calendars for special events and activities. The post phone number is 910-424-8675 and if there is no one there, please leave a message.  You may e-mail comments about our site at : VFWPOST670@HOTMAIL.COM . Letters can be sent by "snail mail: to: VFW Post 670, P.O. Box 48620, Cumberland, NC  28331-8620. Check the "Post Links" for driving directions.

Post 670 is in District 8:  http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/dist8

Rentals are available.

 

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