Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/ en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:46:43 -0500 Policlicks LLC From: "Susan Peterson" <phil413.susan@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 10:14:43 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Deployment Ceremony Good evening everyone...   I wanted to let you know about a deployment ceremony coming up for the 172nd Infantry - Mountain Company...would love to have you there....   MTN CO Deployment Ceremony 1 DEC 09 6:00 PM Milford Middle School, Milford, NH http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33883/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:04:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33883/ Eaton Rapids, Mich. – In light of recent news about pressing family care needs of our nation’s active-military, these families should know there is help at the VFW National Home for Children.  In addition to other programs, the National Home assists American servicemen and women by providing help and resources for their families. Recently, a servicewoman made national headlines for having a deployment issue because she had no one to care for her infant child.  The National Home has a program designed to provide help in situations such as this. The National Home’s Military Family Program assists the children, or spouse with children of active-duty military, National Guard and Reserves during a period of deployment.  If the “family plan” falls through, the National Home for Children can provide a temporary safe, secure and loving home for children or spouses with children on its village-like campus of homes during the deployment. To learn more about the Military Family program or any of the other programs please visit http://www.vfwnationalhome.org/programs_and_services/index.shtml. For help please call the National Home Helpline at (800) 312-4200. Located in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, and serving the entire country, the VFW National Home for Children has been a safety net for the families of our nation’s veterans and active duty military since 1925. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33881/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:37:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33881/ 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 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33799/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:59:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33799/ (Via Dept of Wisconsin) " + __flash__argumentsToXML(arguments,0) + "")); }" scrolldown="function () { return eval(instance.CallFunction("" + __flash__argumentsToXML(arguments,0) + "")); }" print="function () { return eval(instance.CallFunction("" + __flash__argumentsToXML(arguments,0) + "")); }" gotopage="function () { return eval(instance.CallFunction("" + __flash__argumentsToXML(arguments,0) + "")); }" changefullscreenbutton="function () { return eval(instance.CallFunction("" + __flash__argumentsToXML(arguments,0) + "")); }" zoomtocoordinate="function () { return eval(instance.CallFunction("" + __flash__argumentsToXML(arguments,0) + "")); }" scrolltocoordinate="function () { return eval(instance.CallFunction("" + __flash__argumentsToXML(arguments,0) + "")); }" getpage="function () { return eval(instance.CallFunction("" + __flash__argumentsToXML(arguments,0) + "")); }" getzoom="function () { return eval(instance.CallFunction("" + __flash__argumentsToXML(arguments,0) + "")); }" getscrollxpercent="function () { return eval(instance.CallFunction("" + __flash__argumentsToXML(arguments,0) + "")); }" getscrollypercent="function () { return eval(instance.CallFunction("" + __flash__argumentsToXML(arguments,0) + "")); }" togglefullscreen="function () { return eval(instance.CallFunction("" + __flash__argumentsToXML(arguments,0) + "")); }"> 2009 Europe Report - Press the "Full Screen" button to see a larger image and/or print the document. If the document above does not appear, you may need to update your Flash Player. Click here to update it. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33743/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:53:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33743/ To all who have served and those who are serving now, we thank you for your service and remember those who have fallen in defense of our freedom. - VFW WebCOM Network Staff http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33675/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:17:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33675/ 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. Read more http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33619/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:51:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33619/ 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. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33561/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:47:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33561/ The Home Depot has once again revised their grant program which is now entitled "Building Healthy Community Grants." VFW Posts are eligible to apply for up to $2,500 in Home Depot gift cards to be used for remodeling activities to their Post building. Visit Department of Wisconsin to learn more. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33505/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:36:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33505/ Click here to read Marine Corps Birthday message from the VFW. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33449/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:31:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33449/ NEW Information re Wake/Funeral of Bruce Wellington   Dear Comrades and Sisters:   It is with much sorrow that I send the news of the sudden passing of Hinsdale VFW Post #4234 Commander, Bruce Wellington.    The Wake will be held Thursday, November 12th, 2009 from 7 – 9 PM at the Atamaniuk Funeral Home, 40 Terrace Street, Brattleboro VT (802-254-8183)   There will be graveside services Friday, November 13th, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Hinsdale, off  Depot Street.    A Reception will follow at the Hinsdale Memorial VFW Post #4234 on Main Street.   Cards of sympathy can be sent to his wife, Kathleen, who is the Past Auxiliary President.   Kathleen Wellington PO Box 88 Hinsdale   NH  03451   Penni Giles LAVFW District 5 President   http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33414/ Mon, 9 Nov 2009 05:31:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/newhampshire/33414/