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Our History, the Details
The 102nd National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of United States approved
a by-law change that authorizes the formation of Men's Auxiliary Units in accordance with prescribed
procedure. For information please contact the Adjutant of the
respective Department having jurisdiction.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, with its Auxiliaries, includes 2.2 million members in approximately 8,100 Posts worldwide. Its mission is to "honor the dead by helping the living" through veterans' service, community service, national security and a strong national defense. The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty servicemembers, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans. Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which is being constructed in Washington, D.C., and is expected to open in 2010. In 2001, VFW unveiled its tribute to service and country with its dedication of Centennial Plaza. Annually, VFW members and its Auxiliary contribute more than 13 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. From providing $2.5 million in college scholarships to high school students every year to encouraging elevation of the Veterans Administration to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there--honoring the dead by helping the living.
Make a Difference and Join Us!
VFW men’s auxiliary is open to husbands, Widowers, Fathers and Sons of Eligible VFW Post Members (active duty members of the military serving in a war zone, or deceased Veteran who served in the US Military; Served Over Seas; Received Combat Action Medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal, Etc.; Received Honorable Discharge. and 16 Years of age or over. Men eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States shall not be eligible for membership in the Men’s Auxiliary. The men’s auxiliary is not just a social club. We actively support our troops and their families. Your help is truly needed. VFW Men’s Auxiliary also provides political support to our troops. Winning a long hard fought victory by helping to pass a GI Bill for the 21st Century, providing expanded educational benefits to America’s active duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
At VFW Post 6506 the Men's Auxiliary meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm in the small hall.
Mission of The Men's Auxiliary
To aid and assist the Post with its mission, as well as to establish a network with the community in the
direct support of veterans and their families. Promoting patriotism and helping
veterans in need are just two of the many ways that the Auxiliary serves America's communities.
VFW Mission
To "honor the dead by helping the living" through veterans' service, community service, national security and a strong national defense.
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