DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS

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Commander Boyer Receives All American Award

BJ Lawrence, Commander-in-Chief VFW National Presented Award to Department Commander Boyer

District and Post Commanders

Commander Boyer with All American District and Post Commanders at Orlando Convention

Commander's Homecoming

Bradly P. Gould, Receives Official Document of Election to High Office of Commander, Department of Illinois 2019-2020

Color Guard

Illinois Department of Corrections Color Guard Posted Colors at Opening Ceremony

Honoring the Past - Securing the Future

Join the State of Illinois VFW Fall Program Book in commemoration the 75th anniversary of World War II and honoring the Greatest Generation as we publish "Honoring the Past-Securing the Future. Click button below for more information and order form.

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Brad Gould Installed

Bradley Gould installed as VFW Department of Illinois Commander at 98th Department Convention by Past Department Commander Fritz Mihelcic

Team VFW Illinois

VFW Illinois Members pitched in at Chicago Ruck March

Ready for Use

Scooters in Memory of Tom Denman Dedicated at Lovell FHCC Mounted and Ready To GO!

National Home

Plaque that Greets Visitors

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Department VOD Winner from Norris City

Collin Sexton was sponsored by VFW Post 3851, Carmi, IL. Collin is the son of Tamera & Curtis Sexton, of Norris City, IL

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VFW, Sport Clips Haircuts Surpass $6.4 Million in Scholarships for Veterans

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Together with longtime supporter Sport Clips Haircuts, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to ann...

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VFW Members and Their Families Are on the Way to Better Hearing Health

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to announce it is working to restore the sounds of life for V...

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