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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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Membership

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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Program Reporting

Remember that Programs keep your VFW Post viable in the community and play a big part in keeping your Post, District and Department strong and a part of our great National Organization. Programs also assure that you retain your tax exempt status. Click link to get started.

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Buddy Poppies

"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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2020-2021 Department of Florida Officers

VFW Department of Florida is proud to present our Department Officers.

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National Home

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

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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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VFW Dept. of Florida Patriots Pen Student won 3rd

The VFW Department of Florida is proud to announce one of our Florida Students won 3rd Place at the VFW National Conference. Rei Borges, and 8th grade Student from Gulf Breeze. We are so proud of her. Congratulations! Congratulations to all the students for their love of our country and taking part in the VFW Department of Florida Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen contest.

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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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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

 

2020-2021

VFW DEPARTMENT OF FLORIDA STATE COMMANDER

GLEN TILLEY 

 

This year's theme is "Teamwork Makes The Dream Work"

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Leaders understand that to achieve goals, it’s important to have everyone working in unison. If they all have different goals, the only result you’ll get is chaos. Here are four reasons why teamwork makes the dream work.

* The Sum is Greater Than the Parts

* You Only Fail If You Stop Trying

* Recognize The Full Collective Potential

* Leaders are Just One Integral Part of "The Team”

The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Auxiliary are One Big Team!

Working in unison toward our common goals; To serve and improve the lives of our veterans, the military and their families, our communities and to advocate on behalf of all veterans, will ultimately yield greater successes.

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Working as a team, the Commander’s Special Project and the President’s Special Project for 2020 - 2021 is

 

"Heroes On The Water” (HOW).

 



 
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Statewide News

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JOIN THE VFW FLORIDA

MEMBERSHIP OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS HAS SO MANY BENEFITS. JOIN THE VFW FLORIDA NOW!

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To Make a Donation to the VFW Department of Florida

Help America's veterans by making a generous donation to the VFW. Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed. Find out more ways to help America's veterans.

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National News

Important info from National VFW

Calling All Middle and High School Students

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Veterans Need Support Especially in a Pandemic

GEORGETOWN, Texas - Even in a pandemic, veteran...

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OUR MISSION


Our mission is very simple. We foster camaraderie among United States veterans of conflicts overseas, we serve our veterans, the military, and the communities, and we advocate on behalf of all veterans. We ensure that veterans are respected for their service, receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for their sacrifices that they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.
Our core values are to put the interests of our members first, to treat donors as partners in our cause. We promote patriotism, honor military service, and ensure the care of veterans and their families, and serve in our communities. We always promote a positive image of the VFW and respect the diversity of veteran opinions.