Welcome to the Dept. of Florida VFW

The Veterans of Foreign Wars was originally founded in 1899 as the American Veterans of Foreign Service, the VFW continues to be a voice for veterans, currently deployed members of our Armed Forces and their families.

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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.

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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY

The objects of this organization shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational; to assist the Posts and members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, and its own members whenever possible; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America and fidelity to its Constitution and Laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom and equal rights and justice to all men and women; and to preserve and defend the United States of America from all her enemies whomsoever.

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VFW National Home

The VFW National Home was founded in 1925 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan as a place where families left behind by war could remain together.

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MILITARY ORDER OF THE COOTIES

WHO ARE THE COOTIES? THEY ARE THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, "THE HONOR DEGREE” ALSO THE ACTIVE WORKERS OF THE V. F. W. AND ALL, COOTIES ARE ALWAYS THERE, READY TO ANSWER THE CALL. THEIR LITTLE RED HAT, THEY PROUDLY WON, IN AN OUTFIT, THAT’S BASED ON FUN. A DEDICATION TO WHICH THEY WILL EVER STICK, TO VISIT THEIR BUDDIES, THE DISABLED AND THE SICK. THE COOTIES PRACTICE THEIR MOTTO, WITH ALL THEIR MIGHT, TO ALWAYS "KEEP ’EM SMILIN IN BEDS OF WHITE”. NOW YOU KNOW AND CAN CLEARLY SEE, JUST WHY A COOTIE HAS RECEIVED, "THE HONOR DEGREE”

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THE YOUTH AND EDUCATION OF AMERICA

Our youth today will become the leaders of tomorrow. Our Programs & Scholarships help build the future of our youth.

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

Veteran Outreach

Coming home doesn't mean the battle is over. With over 10 times the amount of veterans lost to suicide than to combat operations in the same time period, there has never been a more important time to TAKE A STAND and DO something to support our veterans!! If you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD, we have people that have shared a similar experience and are ready to help.

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Buddy Poppies

** Please note Buddy Poppy price increase. "IN FLANDERS FIELDS THE POPPIES BLOW..." These opening words of Col. John McCrae's immortal poem are known to every child in the United States. Dedicated to the memory of the men who fought and died in France during World War I, the Poppies of which he wrote have become the true symbol of all those who have given their lives in our nation's wars.

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Veterans Day History

Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938.

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ETIQUETTE OF THE UNITED STATES FLAG

The United States Flag, Its History and How to Display and respect it.

Flag Etiquette

DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY.

Those three words reverently dictate what you can be, what you will be. ~ Douglas MacArthur

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WELCOME TO VFW DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
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. Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace. 

Announcements

  

 

2025-2026 

VFW DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA STATE COMMANDER 

SCOTT HICE

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE STATE COMMANDER'S PICTURE

 

2026 Podium Edition By-Laws Book order form 


AUGUST 2025 SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION SLIDES 


News & Events

Upcoming events

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Membership

Membership Details

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.

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JOIN THE VFW

Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. 

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Rebuild Florida

The government has programs to help.

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DUTY TO WARN NOTIFICATION

July 17 2025 - United State Army Special Operations Command - Colonel Mark Katz' Duty to Warn Notification

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Awards More Than $740,000 in Help A Hero Scholarships

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce 156 student veterans were selected to receive

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VFW Elects Carol Whitmore as New National Commander

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Carol Whitmore of Des Moines, Iowa, was elected today as the new national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wa...

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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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