MEETING MINUTES

The October meeting is on the 15th at 6:00pm.

Commander's Corner

Commander Albert Williamson

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Statewide News

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California VFW Calls on Congress to Keep Its Promise to America’s Veterans

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of California today urged Congress to revise H.R. 9237, the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, to protect earned disability benefits for future disabled veterans while preserving the legislation’s many positive reforms.

VFW Department of California Elects Paula Jansen as State Commander During 106th Annual State Convention

Veterans from across California gathered in Sacramento for leadership elections, training, recognition, and more

National News

Important info from National VFW

The VFW Enters 127th Year Continuing the Fight for Veterans

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Sept. 29 the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly commemorates VFW Day, marking 127 years of unwavering se...

The VFW Remembers Our POWs and MIAs

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On this National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) solemnly renews its sacred commitm...

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

Announcements

Here's what's happening at Bill Collins Post 2143, Barstow, CA.
The admin here on our official VFW website would like to hear the stories, achievements, awards, and/or bio's from our members or their families to post on our mEMBERS HONORS AND STORIES section. We also have a TAPS section to post any obits of our HERO's to this site for others to see. Please sent your information to Jim Bledsoe: jebsoe2gmail.com or to Rick Ingram: movaric@gmail.com and we will post it on the appropriate section. Thank you for your participation in this endeavor to honor our members, families, and friends in their service journey.
Jim Bledsoe, website admin and Life Member Post 2143.

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IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam.  He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.  He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country".  The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.


There is a new cartoon everyday.

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