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How more exposed veterans might get Agent Orange benefits.

VA proposes rule to extend presumed areas of exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides


Tips for veterans to protect against fraud

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has a fraud prevention website that provides resources for veterans, servicemembers and their family members to recognize, protect against and report fraud.


NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY

DECEMBER 16, 2023 AT 12PM


WREATH DAY GRAVE MARKING

Saturday December 2 at 1000


Discounts and free stuff for Veterans Day 2023

Feel free to check out the link in the article...


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


2024 New York State Legislative Priorities

Department Legislative Chairman Ann Marie Hogancamp has compiled the list of priorities this legislative year.


Annual State Commander's Golf Tournament

The Department of New York, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is pleased to announce the annual State Commander's "Save our Veterans" golf tournament.


April — Month of the Military Child

Once again, the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services has a fantastic slate of activities and events in store for children of Military Families and Veteran Families


Announcing the Winners!

State Commander Daniel Kell has announce this year's winners of the Department of New York's 2023-2024 Stop-22 Walk-a-thon.


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. There is also a new Buddy Poppy that can be ordered.


Camp Lejeune Justice Act

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


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

VFW Now Accepting Applications for its Annual Youth Scholarship Contests


Levin Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Calls on Congress to 'Meet the Challenge' for Veterans


VFW 2024 National Youth Scholarship Winners Named


VFW Celebrates Women's History Month


VFW DAV and PVA Release Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Action Alert: Claim Sharks Are Illegal


VFW Washington Conference App Now Available


VFW Celebrates National Black History Month


VFW Expresses Condolences, Concerns for Troops in Middle East After Deadly Drone Attack


$1.3M Donated by Sport Clips Haircuts for VFW Help A Hero Scholarships for Veterans


VFW Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy


VFW Announces Annual Publications Contest


Season's Greetings from the VFW


Happy Birthday, Space Force!


VFW Director Receives Department of Defense Patriot Award


Wounded Warrior Project Awards Grant to VFW Pre-Discharge Claims Service


VFW Honors America's Iraq War Veterans


VFW Remembers Pearl Harbor


VFW Action Alert: Stop Claim Sharks Now


Thankful for the Life We Live


Celebrating Those Who Have Worn the Nation's Uniform


Happy Birthday, Marines!


VFW Ramps Up Efforts to Combat 'Claim Sharks'


VFW, SVA Name 2023/2024 Student Veterans for Legislative Fellowship


VFW Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month Observance


VFW Uncases Its Colors Again on Guantanamo Bay


Happy Birthday US Navy!


Youth Essay Deadline Quickly Approaching


Ten Years of Supporting Veterans Continues When You 'Help A Hero' at Your Local Sport Clips Haircuts


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


Post News

Important Info for Post9483 Members

How more exposed veterans might get Agent Orange benefits.

VA proposes rule to extend presumed areas of exposure to Agent Orange and other herbicides

Tips for veterans to protect against fraud

The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has a fraud prevention website that provides resources for veterans, servicemembers and their family members to recognize, protect against and report fraud.

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

2024 New York State Legislative Priorities

Department Legislative Chairman Ann Marie Hogancamp has compiled the list of priorities this legislative year.

April — Month of the Military Child

Once again, the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services has a fantastic slate of activities and events in store for children of Military Families and Veteran Families

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Now Accepting Applications for its Annual Youth Scholarship Contests

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is now accepting entries for its 78th annual 2024-2025 Voice of Democracy an...

Levin Receives VFW Congressional Award

WASHINGTON -The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) presented its 2024 Congressional Award to Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) for his steadfast...

Announcements

Our next meeting will be an Wednesday, March 13th 2024 at the Elks Club, 1066 Jackson Road, Webster NY 14580.  Dinner is at 1815 with the business Meeting at 1900 hours.
 
 


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