Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of New York

New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
Has gained four Department of New York VFW Members
Here’s their outlines…

         

House Passes New Stolen Valor Act
The House on Monday overwhelmingly voted for the latest version of the Stolen Valor Act, a law that will make it a crime to don the medals and ribbons that soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen are awarded for combat actions. The legislation passed 309 to three. “This law is long overdue,” Rep. Paul Cook, R-Calif., said in a statement released immediately after the vote. Cook is a retired Marine Corps colonel who served in Vietnam, where he received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star Medal for valor.
Cooperstown to Host 'Wall That Heals' As Part of Hall of Fame Classic Weekend
Replica Wall from Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund to Make Debut May 25-27 in Cooperstown, NY.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will honor the longtime connection between baseball and America's military during Memorial Day Weekend as part of the fifth annual Hall of Fame Classic. See Details...
      

No ELECTION Reports....

309 Posts out of 467 have NOT filed an Election Report.  Please be aware...if there is no election report filed those posts can NOT vote at the 2013 State Convention.  Read the list...

ATTENTION:  ALL VETERANS, SPOUSES AND FRIENDS OF THE VFW
According to research, over 60% of veterans think the VA will provide their funeral or cremation service at no charge.
NOT TRUE!  Find Out More...

VFW is NOT calling for Donations for Boston Bombing Victims! 
We’ve been notified that a telephone caller was eliciting contributions for the VFW to help the victims of the Boston bombing, his caller ID is 516 900-3101. A Post 516 member called him out and notified the Nassau County District Attorney and the post commander.  Warn all hands to be wary of such a call...it is a SCAM!

There's a fight to call retired reservists 'veterans'
Today, a reservist can successfully complete a Guard or reserve career but not earn the title of ‘Veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States...Read More...
CONVENTION Forms and Information:  The 2013 Department of New York Convention data, forms, room reservations and other information is available   HERE....

VFW NATIONAL:
  Post Election Reports must be submitted following Post election of officers in April and no later than June 1 to the National Headquarters.  We encourage all Post Quartermasters to use the online Election Report process featured in the Online Membership System (OMS).

A Little-Known Benefit for Aging Veterans Who Qualifies?...

VFW Donations Down Drastically

Need Pictures of 7 New York Vietnam Dead

IRS Cut Red Tape for Veterans and Survivors

Vet Gun Control

There's a Decline in Veteran Homless

Veterans Affairs admitted a mistake

Reconstruct Missing War Records

Post Issues in New York

 VOD and Patriots Pen Themes are available!

FEMALE VETERANS TO GET BETTER HEALTH CARE

 

 

Eligible recipients can get engraved memorial certificate

New York Veterans can get free hunting licenses

VA Facilities in New York

 

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Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29 will be the case if Rep. Michael Grimm (R-SI/Brooklyn) has his way.  Grimm has introduced H.Res.235, to designate March 29th as Vietnam Veterans Day.  “As a Marine combat veteran of the first Gulf War, I have a strong connection with our nation’s veterans, both those of our most recent conflicts and those whose history we must never forget,” said Rep. Grimm.  “In the effort to commemorate those who served honorably to protect our great nation, I was proud to re-introduce this resolution.  All those who served during the Vietnam War and their families have earned the appreciation and respect of our nation and its citizens. 
Home Depot Aprons in Action contest that we helped Saratoga County RPC-VETHELP in Ballston Spa (Guardian House and Vet House) win a $25,000 grant last month...we are now in the running for a $250,000 grant!  Connect here and VOTE.......Every day so we can win.

Here's a list of stores that will help with Poppie Distribution!




TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY TO HOST VFW EVENTS THIS MEMORIAL DAY

VFW Post and Department leaders: Don’t miss out on your chance to make it a community event! TSC’s generosity provides a great opportunity for VFW Post and Department leaders to recruit new members, distribute Buddy Poppies, network with their local communities, educate the public on the importance of Memorial Day and more! Read More...

Sign-up for the VFW Action Corps AND Join us in our fight to Preserve Veterans’ and Military Benefits.  Our Action Alerts provides you the opportunity to be a part of the loud and well respected voice of the VFW. These alerts give you immediate access to legislative battles that will effect current and future veterans benefits, and they provide you the tools to tell Congress where the VFW stands on issues and how we want them to vote. This is our strongest tool in preserving and advancing veterans benefits!  It’s time to be part of the solution. Take five minutes to sign-up and join our Advocacy Team today!       Read More.....

THOSE GUNS AREN'T YOURS

We were recently notified that some VFW Posts are selling and/or giving away Army surplus equipment loaned to them instead of returning this loaned equipment back to TACOM as set forth in the Army regulations and guidance provided by the VFW for the program. Important to note is that it is a federal violation and could be subject to legal prosecution if Army weapons and/or static display equipment assets currently logged into possession of VFW Posts are lost, transferred, given away, sold or used in any unauthorized manner.  
Heres the Memo....     Heres the RULES... 
   Is Your Post Guilty...??? See the list!

VFW Held Hostage by Thieves Within
Another headline to embarrass and defame the VFW tells the glaring tale of theft, corruption and the pillaging of yet another post.  Another VFW member/officer goes to jail for steeling thousands from their post.  It doesn’t seem to end, on a regular basis some of our most trusted members are found guilty of steeling and plundering the VFW.  Read More....

TAX CREDITS TO HELP VETERANS GET JOBS & A STATE CEMETERY PLANNED

Legislators are confident this tax credit will promote veteran hireing and promotions contributing to the reduction of the high numbers of unemployed veterans.  Rewarding our veterans in this way is but a small recompense for their service and sacrifices.   This step is a significant move to accepting the warrior for the service and sacrifice and giving them the chance they deserve to recover from their war service. More...

Women Break Ground in Combat Roles

The question of whether women can serve in Army roles previously restricted to men is being answered on Fort Bragg, where the male-only world of artillery has opened to female soldiers. The program began even before then-Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced the repeal of rules against women serving in male-only positions. More....

No Honors for Non-Hero Vets
...“Bear in mind that most veterans did nothing heroic. They served, and that’s laudable, but it hardly seems necessary to provide them all with military honors after they have died.” More...

Former Army Officer Makes His Mark as NCO
...Topliffe knows more about the officer life than most noncommissioned officers. The Albany, N. Y. resident was once an officer, but then he resigned his commission and stayed in the Army as an NCO.  The Story...

40 Years Later - Vietnem Withdrawal Remembered.
..Forty years ago, soldiers returning from Vietnam were advised to change into civilian clothes on their flights home so that they wouldn't be accosted by angry protesters at the airport. For a Vietnamese businessman who helped the U.S. government, a rising sense of panic set in as the last combat troops left the country.  More...
Our small group of retired Veterans makes metalized film window stickers and magnetic vehicle plaques honoring Veterans of all eras. They are called VetSignias and are designed to give Veterans 'every-day' visibility.