DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS

No One Does More for Veterans

2019 Illinois VOD

Commander Boyer with Collin Sexton, First Place Award, 2019 Voice of Democracy

The Wall

Batavia VFW Post 1197is Hosting A Viet Nam Moving Wall May 1st through 5th,

Commander's Challenge

Commander-In-Chief B. J. Lawrence has laid down a challenge to all VFW Posts for the Month of March 2019! March Weather brings new growth, and this is our opportunity as an organization to cultivate that membership growth in our Posts! For the month of March, the tip TEN Posts in each membership Division based on growth will be entered into a drawing for $1,000.

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Student Champions at Lincoln Monument

Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen Champions and parents visit the Abraham Lincoln Monument, on Saturday afternoon. The entourage visits President Lincoln's Tomb inside the monument and hears the significance of various architectural features of the tomb and its history.

Abraham Lincoln Tomb

Chief Sr VIce Doc and Commander Boyer Presented Wreath at Abraham Lincoln Tomb, Springfield. Wreath is provided jointly by VFW and VFW Auxilary

2019 State Convention Raffle

There is still time to buy your tickets. You can pay for them on-line and we fill them out for you. Proceeds go to helping All Veterans in Need

Ready for Use

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

All Gave Some. Some Gave All

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Tribute Park,

VFW National Home

We Honor the Dead by Serving the Living

"No One Does More for Veterans" We take it seriously. Many VFW Posts visit patients in VA Hospitals, Nursing Homes or the veterans home. Its what we do.

National Home

Plaque that Greets Visitors

VFW Poppy Child

2018-2019 Poppy Child Chloe

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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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VA Recommends Dropping Blue Water Navy Legal Battle

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is saluting Sec...

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Nation's Top Teachers Selected for VFW Award

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to announce the top three teachers selected in its 2019 Smart...

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