VFW NC Post 9983 - Holly Ridge

Welcome to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9983

Posted at 12:00 PM on Friday, December 25, 2009 by VFW

All Veterans and Families Welcome!

We are located outside of the town Holly Ridge, North Carolina just off Hwy 17, look for the big VFW sign and come on in.  

We support our troops!

 All active duty service men and women are welcome.

If your land navigation skills have gotten rusty just give the Post a call at (910) 329-1881, and we will talk you in.

We have free wi-fi!

Marine Corps Birthday

Posted at 11:52 AM on Thursday, December 24, 2009 by VFW

HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

 

 

VFW Post 9983 Holly Ridge celebrated Marine Corps birthday on Nov. 7th with a traditional ceremony.

Cheif Warrant Officer D. Torres was the guest of honor and gave a moving speach. Col. Dan O'Brian USMC Ret. MC'd the event and made a presentaion from Marine Corp Commandant.

The cake was escorted by Sgt Brennen Hocker and Cpl Alan Lyon.  They then cut and served the cake to the oldest marine present Gunnery Sgt Norm Paul USMC Ret and the youngest Sgt A.J. Hicks.  Ssgt Todd Zinda offered the toast. The event was coordinated and catered by Bill Gatcomb.

Near Beach

Posted at 11:01 AM on Thursday, December 24, 2009 by VFW

We are only four miles from the beautiful Surf City Beaches

Turkey Shoot Starts October 3rd-November 28th

Posted at 12:14 PM on Thursday, November 26, 2009 by VFW

Come and join us for this season's Turkey Shoot . The Turkey Shoot is an annual post event that runs from October 3rd until November 28th.  It begins each Saturday at 1900, and lasts until we run out of participants. Bring your family and friends out as this event is open to the public and a good time is always had by all. Bring your own shotgun, but there is always one to use if you don't.

TURKEY SHOOT SHOTGUN RAFFLE!

This year VFW Post 9983  held a shotgun raffle to go along with the Turkey Shoot. The drawing was held on October 24th, 

And The Winner Is.............

Russell Howell of Hampstead

Pictured With The Shotgun & Bob Prichard Post Trustee

SEE YOU THERE!

 

Adopted Family

Posted at 11:20 AM on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 by VFW

Bring non parishable food items for our adopted family.

We will be delivering on November 21st.

2009-2010 VFW Post 9983 Officers and Meeting Times

Posted at 12:00 PM on Monday, November 23, 2009 by VFW

 

 

LADIES AUXILIARY

Posted at 11:46 AM on Sunday, November 22, 2009 by VFW

The LAVFW Post 9983

Officers

President Pearl White

Vice Pres. Ana Housand

Jr. Vice Pres.

Sect. Ana Housand

Treasurer Rose Prichard

Trustee Fran Hudock

Trustee Elma Thomas

Trustee Kim Vick

2009-2010 President Pearl White Sworn in By PDP Clara McCrary

Breakfast

Posted at 11:09 AM on Saturday, November 21, 2009 by VFW

Breakfast 1st and 3rd Sunday $5.00 donation

VFW Washington Weekly - November 13, 2009

Posted at 08:54 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2009 by VFW

In This Issue:
1. VFW / VA Members Among Fort Hood Victims
2. VFW Legislative Priority Goals for 2010
3. No Tricare For Life Changes
4. White House Employment Initiative Good for Veterans:

1. VFW / VA Members Among Fort Hood Victims: Last week's tragic shooting
at Fort Hood included VFW and VA members.  Staff Sgt. Justin M. DeCrow,
32, was killed by Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who allegedly murdered 13
and wounded dozens before being shot and apprehended by two civilian law
enforcement officers.  DeCrow was a member of VFW Post 11016 in Songnam,
South Korea.  He graduated high school in 1996 in Plymouth, IN, and
leaves behind a wife and daughter at Fort Gordon, GA.  Two VA employees
also slain were identified as:
*        Dr. Russell G. Seager, Ph.D., a 51-year old Army Reserve captain
who led a mental health team at the VA medical center in Milwaukee.
*        Lt. Col. Juanita L. Warman, a 55-year-old Maryland National
Guardsman who was a nurse practitioner at the VA medical center in Perry
Point, MD.  She was a former member of VFW Post 8276 in Delmar, MD.
VFW Commander-in-Chief Thomas J. Tradewell Sr. said, "No words can
properly convey our condolences to the wounded and families of those
murdered.  The entire military family is grieving right now.  I just
want them to know they do not grieve alone. Our hearts and prayers are
with them."  Read the VFW press release at
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=news.newsDtl&did=5280.

Read more VFW Washington Weekly

VFW National Jr Vice DeNoyer Reports on Tour of Europe

Posted at 08:50 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2009 by VFW

(Via Dept of Wisconsin)

2009 Europe Report -

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Posted at 01:15 PM on Friday, November 13, 2009 by VFW

Breakfast 1st and 3rd Sunday $5.00 donation

VFW: White House Initiative Good for Veterans

Posted at 09:48 AM on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 by VFW

WASHINGTON, November 10, 2009 — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is applauding the president's new executive order for helping more military veterans get federal and private employment.

"The president is serious about helping veterans get a job, and he is making sure the federal government is at the top of the hiring line," said VFW Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Richard L, Eubank, a Vietnam veteran from Eugene, Ore., who is in Washington to represent the organization at different national Veterans Day events.

According to the White House, approximately 480,000 veterans work for the government, about one-fourth of the total federal workforce. While the executive order places emphasis on hiring veterans for both public and private employment, it is specifically focused on hiring veterans for federal positions. It created a special Council on Veterans Employment to encourage federal agencies to recruit and train military veterans. The council will be co-chaired by the secretaries of Labor and Veterans Affairs.

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Businesses Honoring Veterans With Discounts

Posted at 09:37 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by VFW

During Veterans Day Weekend, several retail businesses are raising money for programs, while other businesses are offering various discounts to veterans. VFW received the following notices about Veterans Day Specials:

• Sport Clips nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11, is supporting VFW Operation Uplink™ with "The Biggest Haircut Day of the Year." On that day, Sport Clips will donate a dollar for every haircut given in our 660+ stores. Show your support for troops and veterans by getting your next haircut at Sport Clips.
• Burger King restaurants in select states across the country are raising money for VFW Unmet Needs through November 30. More than 800 Burger King restaurants are participating in the “buy a burger; donate a buck” fundraiser in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin.

Click here for the VFW's full list of participating businesses.

Home Depot offering Post Improvement Grants

Posted at 09:32 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by VFW

Holiday Mailing Deadlines for Military Delivery

Posted at 08:47 AM on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 by VFW

Recommended Mailing Dates to APO/FPO Addresses

WASHINGTON — For military service members stationed around the globe, holiday gifts are a big morale boost. To help the families and friends of U.S. military personnel, the Postal Service offers a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate box.

The recommended mailing date for the most economical postage to overseas military installations, including Iraq and Afghanistan, is Nov. 13.

Mail sent to overseas military addresses is charged only domestic mail prices. The domestic mail price for the Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box is $13.95, but for packages to APO/FPO addresses overseas the price is reduced to $11.95. Additional discounts are available for customers printing their Priority Mail postage labels online at Click-N-Ship.

Flat-Rate boxes are free at any Post Office, or can be ordered online at shop.usps.com. Postage, labels and customs forms can be printed online any time using Click-N-Ship.

The Postal Service continues to show support to those serving in the armed forces by offering free Military Care Kits, designed specifically for military families sending packages overseas. The mailing kits can be ordered by phone by calling 1-800-610-8734 and asking for the Care Kit. Each kit includes two “America Supports You” large Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, four medium-sized Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, six Priority Mail labels, one roll of Priority Mail tape and six customs forms with envelopes.

For online ordering of the Large Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate boxes featuring the “America Supports You” logo and APO/FPO addressing block, Click here. More information about mailing letters and packages to military destinations is available online at Supporting Our Troops.

“Mailing holiday gifts to service members early will help insure that a piece of home arrives in plenty of time to make the celebration complete," said Pranab Shah, vice president and managing director, Global Business.

To ensure delivery of holiday cards and packages by Dec. 25 to military APO/FPO addresses overseas, the Postal Service recommends that mail for service members be entered no later than the mailing dates listed below. Mail addressed to military post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions regarding content, preparation and handling. APO/FPO addresses generally require customs forms. To see an online table of updated APO and FPO addresses and mailing restrictions by individual APO/FPO ZIP Codes, Click here, select “Pull-Out Information” and click on “Overseas Military/Diplomatic Mail.”

MILITARY MAILING DEADLINES

Military Mail Addressed To	Express Mail® Military Service (EMMS)1/	First-Class Mail® Letters and Cards	Priority Mail®	Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) 2/	Space Available Mail (SAM)3/	Parcel Post®
APO/FPO AE ZIPs 090-092	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13
APO/FPO AE ZIP 093	N/A	Dec-4	Dec-4	Dec-1	Nov-21	Nov-13
APO/FPO AE ZIPs 094-098	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13
APO/FPO AA ZIP 340	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13
APO/FPO AP ZIPs 962-966	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13

My Vetwork: Calling all Comrades!

Posted at 02:20 PM on Thursday, November 13, 2008 by VFW

VFW is proud to announce a 21st century communications tool designed to reach out to those we serve. VFW invites you to join MyVetwork, which was  launched Veterans Day, is a free online community, created specifically for active-duty military, retired military, veterans, military families and VFW supporters.   

Designed by VFW member John R. Campbell, a former Marine and Vietnam veteran,  MyVetwork facilitates an information exchange with those who share similar experiences and interests.  Connections can run the gamut—from lighthearted and entertaining, to deep and meaningful exchange--bringing our veterans community together in ways simply not possible before.

MyVetwork allows VFW to easily create our own online groups, relevant to our interests and individual skill sets.  It can be used for both social and professional networking, a service not previously available within the veterans’ community. And if you’re interested in mentoring younger veterans, MyVetwork facilitates that, too. 

We are asking you to help populate the community—the more who sign on, the more valuable our exchange will be. Go to  http://www.myvetwork.com  and create your profile, which takes about 3 minutes.  Check out the VFW group.  You are encouraged you to share it throughout your departments and create a subgroup for your own department, post or other special interest groups.

VFW would like strong representation on the site, set to launch this Veterans Day, so please take advantage of this opportunity to revolutionize the way we serve our veterans and stay connected to one another!

If you have any questions or would like assistance creating a group for your Department or Post contact Gloria Montgomery (VFW Communications) at gmontgomery@vfw.org.

Click here to hear John Campbell’s interview on VFW’s The National Defense: http://vfwnationaldefense.blogspot.com/2008_10_26_archive.html

Gloria Montgomery
VFW Communications
816-968-2740
http://www.vfw.org

Get Your DD-214 Online!

Posted at 12:27 PM on Friday, September 26, 2008 by VFW

Get Your DD-214 Online!

The National Personnel Records Center has provided a website for veterans to access their DD-214 online. This may be particularly helpful when a veteran needs a copy of his DD-214 for employment purposes . The National Personnel Records Center is working to make it easier for veterans with computers and internet access to obtain copies of documents from their military files. Military veterans and the next of kin of deceased former military members may now use a new online military personnel records system to request documents. Other individuals with a need for documents must still compleat the Standard Form 180 which can be downloaded from the online web site. The new web-based application was designed to provide better service on these requests by eliminating the records center's mailroom processing time. Also, because the requester will be asked to supply all information essential for NPRC to process the request, delays that normally occur when NPRC has to ask veterans for additional information will be minimized. Veterans and next of kin may access this application at : DD-214 ONLINE or copy and paste in your browser : http://vetrecs.archives.gov .