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The History of Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is coming up shortly, but do you know the history of it?


Veteran Women's Coffee House

2023 Blue Star Mothers NY8 Sponsored event open to women veterans ONLY


Blue Star Mothers CARE PACKAGE DRIVE

Help send a little bit of home to our deployed Military!


On this day in 1945

23 February 1945: Four days after the initial landings on Iwo Jima, 1stLt Harold G. Schrier led 40 men from Company E, 2d Battalion, 28th Marines, up Mt. Suribachi to secure the crest and raise the small American flag that battalion commander LtCol Chandler Johnson had given Schrier


Martin “Marty” Cocca


Thanks to Boy Scout Troop 363

Members of BSA Troop 363 helped our Post remove flags from Webster Rural Cemetery over the weekend.


Happy Birthday to the US Coast Guard

Since 4 August 1790, the Coast Guard has been "Always Ready" to protect and serve the United States and its citizens at sea, on interior waterways, and in the air.


What to do on Veteran's Day in Webster, NY?

Looking for something to do on Veteran's Day? First, there will be a service for Veterans Day at the Veterans Park in the Village of Webster at 11:00 on Wednesday November 11th. Then, take a look at this list below - you might want to enjoy some of these offers being put out there to thank us...


Happy Birthday, US Marine Corps!

Brace yourself. Marines will be boasting of the birth of their Corps for the next few weeks...


VFW Post 9483 Open to New Members

Are you a Veteran in or near Webster, NY? Come check us out...


VETERANS DAY DISCOUNTS AND FREEBIES

Please see below for a list of freebies and discounts being offered to veterans this year.


IMPORTANT DO NOT PROCRASTINATE

It is critical that you send a copy of your DD-214 (Discharge Papers) to your local County Veterans Service Agency. Do not send original, keep original in a safe place but known to all who may need it.


Veterans Day Message from Post 9483

Today, across this great Nation and around the World, Americans will pause to honor our brave fighting men and women. For more than 240 years, our Armed Forces have fought with honor, fearlessness and selflessness – risking their very lives, to underwrite the freedoms we hold so dear today. Men and women like


Veterans Month

President Proclaims November to be Veterans Month....


Veterans Online Shopping Benefit

Veterans can shop Exchanges on line


Camp Lejeune Justice Act

There is a new voluntary process called the "Elective Option" to help veterans resolve qualifying claims


Veteran's Day Event

November 8, 2023 at the Empire State Plaza


Update to Ordering Buddy Poppies

The VFW store has made a change in ordering Buddy Poppies in an effort to streamline the ordering and the processing of the Buddy Poppy orders.


Holiday Cheer

Help bring the holidays to service members who are overseas this year.


Department Fall Conference

Make plans to attend!


Stop-22

Help raise awareness on the risk of Veteran suicide


2023-2024 Service Officer Raffle Donations

Help us support our Service Officers


Overseas Veteran Magazine

The April, May, June 2023 edition is now available.


Click on the title below to read the full article on the VFW National website.

VFW Still Serving Those Who Serve Around the World


Happy National VFW Day!


VFW Calls on Sen. Tommy Tuberville to Lift Hold on Military Promotions


3M Lawsuit Ends in Victory for Veterans


Happy Birthday US Air Force!


VFW Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month


VFW Commemorates National POW/MIA Recognition Day


VFW Launches Exclusive Gaming League for Veterans


Have You Forgotten?


Deadline for VFW Student Veteran Advocates Nears


VFW, Sport Clips Award Nearly $750,000 to Student Veterans


Applications Open for 2023-2024 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


Happy Birthday US Coast Guard!


VFW Elects Duane Sarmiento as New National Commander


VFW, Humana Team Up to Tackle Food Insecurity for Veterans


VFW National Convention Heats Up in Phoenix


Action Alert: Support Major Richard Star Act Amendment


VFW Calls on SECDEF to Recognize Operation Atlantic Resolve Service with Medal


Freedom 24/7


Barstool Sports & New Amsterdam Vodka Launch Campaign to Support VFW Post Renovations


VFW Names Virginia Post Winner of 2023 Community Service Award


VFW Celebrates Flag Day, Army Birthday


VFW Commemorates the 75th Anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act


VFW Remembers D-Day


VFW Acknowledges Pride Month


VFW Commemorates Memorial Day


VFW Commemorates Armed Forces Day


VFW Troubled by Reports of Veterans Moved for Profit


Ace Hardware Honors Fallen Heroes with 1 Million American Flags


Winners of VFW Publication Contest Announced


VFW Hosts Second Annual Day of Service


BURGER KING to Give Back to Veterans this Month


VFW Commemorates Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


VFW Honored as Gold Stevie Award Winner in American Business Awards


VFW Asks Speaker of the House to Honor the Promises of the PACT Act


The Washington Post Editorial Board Wants Veterans to Forfeit Earned Benefits


VFW Commemorates National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Announces Top Teachers in National Contest


VFW Delegation Returns to Southeast Asia


VFW Proudly Sponsors Bataan Memorial Death March


Boozman Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Continues to Press Congress to Pass Legislation Positively Impacting Veterans, Service Members


Longtime Veterans Advocate to Lead VFW National Veterans Service


VFW Crowns 2023 National Youth Scholarship Winners


VFW to Deliver 2023 Priority Goals on Capitol Hill


VFW Names First Post-9/11 Veteran to Lead Washington Office


VFW Commemorates Women's History Month


VFW Legislative Conference App Now Available


Leading Veterans Service Organizations Release Annual Report Ahead of White House Budget Release


VFW National Commander Visits Troops in Poland


Post News

Important Info for Post9483 Members

The History of Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is coming up shortly, but do you know the history of it?

Veteran Women's Coffee House

2023 Blue Star Mothers NY8 Sponsored event open to women veterans ONLY

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Camp Lejeune Justice Act

There is a new voluntary process called the "Elective Option" to help veterans resolve qualifying claims

Veteran's Day Event

November 8, 2023 at the Empire State Plaza

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Still Serving Those Who Serve Around the World

WASHINGTON - During the last week of September, two VFW teams were simultaneously overseas, on different continents, engaging with...

Happy National VFW Day!

WASHINGTON - Sept. 29 is National Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Day, celebrating one of the largest and most established organiza...

Announcements

Our next meeting will be an informal Summer meeting on Wednesday, June 14th at the Liberty Lodge in Finn Park (Click for Map), 850 Maple Drive, Webster NY 14580.  Lunch at 1815 hours.  Meeting starts at 1900 hours.
 
 
HONOR FLIGHT MISSION 77 SUNDAY MAY 14TH, ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - the flight arrives at 11:55am - so plan to be there before then if attending.  Look for Post members gathered in the lower level baggage claim area.

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