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Posted: 7/1/2017 2:04:21 PM EDT
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I think that's it.
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Posted: 7/1/2017 2:47:57 PM EDT
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They did the 21 gun salute and my Grandfather's funeral. In a driving rain. He was a WWII vet
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Posted: 7/1/2017 3:22:56 PM EDT
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Aside from the bar, which is no help to me since I also don't drink (anymore), they lobby, offer support programs, and general do-goodness stuff.
Assistance to veterans in filing claims with the VA is a major program they offer. |
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Posted: 7/1/2017 4:29:06 PM EDT
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The national organization lobbies in Washington on behalf of veterans. Think NRA.
Our local post gave over $25k to community organizations last year. The bar generates the money for that. They also help with filing VA claims, which is very important if you need that kind of assistance. If you think it's important enough to join the NRA, you should probably feel the same about the VFW. Join a local post and help your community; it's also cheaper than joining just the national. |
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Posted: 7/1/2017 4:55:09 PM EDT
[#5]
THe local VFW here does not allow drinking or smoking. Fuck em
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Posted: 7/1/2017 9:09:49 PM EDT
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There's a nearby VFW that held a raffle on June 30.
The prize was a rifle. |
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Posted: 7/1/2017 9:35:41 PM EDT
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THe local VFW here does not allow drinking or smoking. Fuck em |
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Posted: 7/4/2017 3:22:39 PM EDT
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THe local VFW here does not allow drinking or smoking. Fuck em No drinking at all. 
However they have weekly AA meetings, and a weekly Beano (bingo) game. 
I think it points to local chapters being responsive to the conversation of their membership. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 4:12:17 PM EDT
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Aside from the bar, which is no help to me since I also don't drink (anymore), they lobby, offer support programs, and general do-goodness stuff. Assistance to veterans in filing claims with the VA is a major program they offer. DAV is pretty much specifically for that... they don't have a bar that I know of. Membership for these organizations is pretty low these days. They're having a really hard time getting the post-9/11 generation to fill the ranks that WWII, Korea, and Vietnam veterans previously filled. |
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Posted: 8/13/2017 10:45:41 AM EDT
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Well, in the late 60's and 70's they would not allow Nam vets to join. Then again neither did the American Legion. Seems the older vets didn't think we deserved to join their organizations.
Funny, today I get stuff from both wanting me to join. It will be a cold day in hell before I do. |
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Posted: 10/10/2017 5:13:07 PM EDT
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Every VFW is different. I am the Senior Vice Commander of my VFW. We have the bar, steak nights, bands, charity's and all sorts of events. The VFW is all about Vets supporting Vets. There is a fund available for comrades in distress, chaplains available, and many other benefits. Here at Bragg we actually have a younger crowd.
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Posted: 10/11/2017 3:40:12 PM EDT
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What is the criteria to join? I served in the military but wasn't deployed. The Italian social club that I belong to allows non-Italians to join as a social member so they can come use the bar and eat at the restaurant.
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Posted: 10/12/2017 11:29:20 PM EDT
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What is the criteria to join? I served in the military but wasn't deployed. The Italian social club that I belong to allows non-Italians to join as a social member so they can come use the bar and eat at the restaurant. |
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Posted: 10/21/2017 10:31:35 PM EDT
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Every VFW is different. I am the Senior Vice Commander of my VFW. We have the bar, steak nights, bands, charity's and all sorts of events. The VFW is all about Vets supporting Vets. There is a fund available for comrades in distress, chaplains available, and many other benefits. Here at Bragg we actually have a younger crowd. |
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Posted: 12/12/2017 1:49:27 AM EDT
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The National VFW PAC donated money to democrats such as Schumer and Pelosi. I was a member of the VFW for 18 years but quit when this came to light. They claimed it was a separate entity (lied) but they took some steps to fix it. Bottom line, fuck the VFW, not it's local members. I just will not be a part of an organization that gives big money to leftists.
VFW statement https://www.vfw.org/news-and-publications/press-room/archives/2010/10/vfw-leaders-act-on-pac-endorsements The VFW PAC endorsed Barbara Boxer the same year she sponsored a fund raiser for Jane Fonda. I guess the VFW just said fuck those Vietnam vets. Plus they backed the democrat who ran against Col. Allen West https://www.thedailybeast.com/midterm-election-endorsements-result-in-firing-of-vfw-pac-board |
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Posted: 12/12/2017 11:48:38 AM EDT
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The National VFW PAC donated money to democrats such as Schumer and Pelosi. I was a member of the VFW for 18 years but quit when this came to light. They claimed it was a separate entity (lied) but they took some steps to fix it. Bottom line, fuck the VFW, not it's local members. I just will not be a part of an organization that gives big money to leftists. VFW statement https://www.vfw.org/news-and-publications/press-room/archives/2010/10/vfw-leaders-act-on-pac-endorsements The VFW PAC endorsed Barbara Boxer the same year she sponsored a fund raiser for Jane Fonda. I guess the VFW just said fuck those Vietnam vets. Plus they backed the democrat who ran against Col. Allen West https://www.thedailybeast.com/midterm-election-endorsements-result-in-firing-of-vfw-pac-board 
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Posted: 12/21/2017 2:29:04 PM EDT
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Well, in the late 60's and 70's they would not allow Nam vets to join. Then again neither did the American Legion. Seems the older vets didn't think we deserved to join their organizations. Funny, today I get stuff from both wanting me to join. It will be a cold day in hell before I do. |
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Posted: 12/21/2017 9:23:55 PM EDT
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Mine is mostly social members who can smoke in the bar. You can't wear a hat inside because it's disrespectful, but I'm sure more veterans die of cancer and alcoholism than hurt feelings.
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Posted: 12/21/2017 9:32:52 PM EDT
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Membership is limited to veterans with campaign ribbons.
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Posted: 1/16/2018 7:45:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
The National VFW PAC donated money to democrats such as Schumer and Pelosi. I was a member of the VFW for 18 years but quit when this came to light. They claimed it was a separate entity (lied) but they took some steps to fix it. Bottom line, fuck the VFW, not it's local members. I just will not be a part of an organization that gives big money to leftists. VFW statement https://www.vfw.org/news-and-publications/press-room/archives/2010/10/vfw-leaders-act-on-pac-endorsements The VFW PAC endorsed Barbara Boxer the same year she sponsored a fund raiser for Jane Fonda. I guess the VFW just said fuck those Vietnam vets. Plus they backed the democrat who ran against Col. Allen West https://www.thedailybeast.com/midterm-election-endorsements-result-in-firing-of-vfw-pac-board Not a fan of the DAV since one guy tried to talk me into joining and trying to get me a rating. |
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Posted: 1/16/2018 8:01:31 PM EDT
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I used to enjoy the VFW, but lost heart with it when they did absolutely nothing about one of the post commanders who was a SEAL poser. I also got real tired of National pressuring for new members all the damn time.
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Posted: 1/17/2018 6:15:27 AM EDT
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Mine is only good for drinking. It is way too political. I often get banned at the legion for disagreeing with members, their wives, calling out stolen valor, playing the jukebox, watching the NFL, etc.
They are all geriatric, uneducated and socially awkward. The general public at other bars would laugh at them. Not really worth it. |
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Posted: 1/17/2018 9:01:46 PM EDT
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Mine is only good for drinking. It is way too political. I often get banned at the legion for disagreeing with members, their wives, calling out stolen valor, playing the jukebox, watching the NFL, etc. They are all geriatric, uneducated and socially awkward. The general public at other bars would laugh at them. Not really worth it. |
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Posted: 1/18/2018 12:08:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: How's the saying goes, if you meet assholes all day...... |
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Posted: 1/18/2018 7:31:02 PM EDT
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Ok so what about the American Legion?
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Posted: 1/18/2018 7:42:55 PM EDT
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Drink, hold a few dances, hold a few breakfasts and offer some assistance programs to vets.
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