2024-25 State Raffle Info

All proceeds help support Youth Essay, Voice of Democracy, and Teachers of the Year programs!

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Treasure Valley YMCA Free Trial Membership!

Veterans and active duty are invited to use any Treasure Valley YMCA with a free trial membership between Oct 1 and Nov 30, 2024!

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New Podium Edition Available!

National Bylaws and Manual of Procedure, 2024-2025

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Idaho Veterans Guide

The Idaho Veterans Guide helps Idaho veterans and their families identify support resources by providing access to a comprehensive and current list of service providers through an easy-to-use, web-based platform.

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Digital VFW Magazine

Members with an email address on file will continue to receive notification when new content is available. If you have previously requested a print copy of VFW magazine, rest assured, it is on its way.

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All Things Training

All 2024-2025 Post, District, and State Officers, please find your applicable VFW training here!

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VFW National Membership Program 2024-2025

UPDATED 26 August 2024! The 2024-2025 National Membership Program has been released by Commander-in-Chief Al Lipphardt and the Membership Department.

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National VMS Page Updated and Revised

The National VMS Page has been updated, please update your bookmarks.

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District 5 Honor Guard

Providing services to Veterans and families throughout Southwest Idaho! Practice held at American Legion Post 113, Meridian the 4th Thursday of each month.

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VFW National Home

State Jr Vice President Jessica Ray and State Jr Vice Commander Troy Junier recently visited the VFW National Home in Michigan.

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PACT Act Expanded Eligibility

VA has announced that they are expanding healthcare eligibility to all veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, or any other combat zone after 9/11/2001. Originally, the PACT Act called for a phased in approach, but at the direction of President Biden, VA has instead opened this expanded eligibility to VA Healthcare effective March 5, 2024.

VA PACT Act Health Care Expansion Press Release

State Sales Tax Questions?

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Nampa Warhawk Museum Calendar of Events

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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.
 
 
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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.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Action Alert: Pass the Dole Act Now

H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, would provide enhancements to critical health ...

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Message from the VFW National Commander on General Election Results

WASHINGTON - "In the 125-year history of the VFW, we have witnessed the transfer of power of the highest office of our nation 21 t...

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"That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their surviving spouses and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies."