DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS

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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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Featured Guest

John Muckelbauer,VFW General Counsel, at 98th VFW llinois Convention

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

Chicago Ruck

Jonathan Cooper with 3rd Dist Commander Sam Scaife assist new recruit Adrian Rodriguez complete application. JOIN US!

Team VFW Illinois

VFW Illinois Members pitched in at Chicago Ruck March

Joint Homecoming Celebration

Joint Homecoming Dinner August 10, 2019 For Department Commander Bradley Gould and Auxiliary President Billie Guthals Tickets are $35 and can be purchased through the VFW Department of Illinois. For more information click the button below.

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CHOW

They Came, They Ate, They Marched

Batavia Wall

A moment that needs no words....it may be a brother, husband, friend, Photo (c) James Hoch Photograhy, used with permission

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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Posts and Districts that took the Department Calendars on consignment should send the money and stubs for sold calendars to Department Headquarters prior to the first of the year if possible.

Statewide News

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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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National News

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VFW National Convention Returns to Orlando

KANSAS CITY, Mo.- Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie will be joining more than 10,000 mem...

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VFW Snaps 27 Year Membership Decline

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The 120-year-young Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States just added almost 25,000 members to snap a 27-...

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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.

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