Captain James Ahn
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Kirkland (U.S. Army, Retired), a life member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion, has announced a $1,000 scholarship created in the name of a U.S. Army Special Forces soldier, Capt James Ahn, who died in a tragic parachuting accident while with his unit in Washington State in 2015. LTC Kirkland was James’ Army ROTC Professor of Military Science when he was a cadet at the University of California Riverside. Qualified students should go to the following link for additional information: CPT James Ahn Memorial Scholarship.
Roosevelt McCombs
Emory West, Roosevelt McCombs, and Howard Hendrickson
On April 28-29 1975, the USS Midway aircraft carrier and other U.S. Navy ships took part in the largest helicopter evacuation in history, carrying U.S. personnel and South Vietnamese refugees to safety as North Vietnamese troops pushed into Saigon. A total of 1,373 Americans and over 5,600 South Vietnamese nationals were successfully airlifted during Operation Frequent Wind, with the Midway receiving 3,073 evacuees.
Media post: The VFW is aware of the Gabrielle Beutler arrest and charges. https://gbi.georgia.gov/press-releases/2022-08-17/gbi-makes-arrest-forgery-investigation Due to the ongoing investigation we cannot comment at this time. The VFW will continue to assist our Veterans and their families and be active in the community as always. Gabrielle Beutler has been relieved of her duties as Commander and current leadership is conducting business as always and here to support the community. Tony Dobbins State Adjutant, Georgia VFW
The VFW honors the service and sacrifice of US military men and women before and after the Korean War cease fire.
Abigal Lord of Georgia wins the National VFW Auxiliary Get Excited for the Red, White, and Blue national anthem singing competition in the K-8 division!
Department's 1st place Winners for Patriot's Pen, Voice of Democracy, Teacher of the Year and Public Safety.
Past National Commander-in-Chief John Gwizdak passed away on December 26, 2021
Dear Georgia VFW Comrades, Family and Friends,
During the COA Conference call of Thursday, March 26, the subject of the proposed change to the manner in which the VOD Awards are presented was discussed.
To All Department of Georgia Posts
Keeping our Veterans informed about VA Services during COVID-19
Comrade Commanders, As promised, attached are the additional guiltiness from Governor Kemp. Please note the following items that pertain to the VFW.
There are Georgia VFW Posts that are in danger of losing their Post Home due to the cancelation of bingo by the GBI and the Governor's closure of canteens. In some cases these activities are the only revenue streams for these VFW Posts.
Congratulations to the Departments of Maryland, Maine, Pacific Areas, Mississippi, Europe, Arizona, North Carolina, Delaware, Virginia, Georgia, and New Jersey for achieving 100 percent in membership! Let’s make a final push to 100 percent in membership and show that we “Dared to Care.” Contact the National Membership Department at 888.JOIN.VFW (888.564.6839) or email us at membership@vfw.org if there is anything we can do to assist you with achieving your goals.
Comrade Commanders, I hope you are doing well and checking on your members as this Coronavirus continues to change our lifestyles. There are some items due to state headquarters and I want to be sure you have them on your radar.
By order of State Commander Joel Willis
Comrades and Auxiliary Members, With the General Election coming up in November, it is important to remind you of our National Bylaws Article VII Miscellaneous Provisions, Sec. 702 Politics listed below.
Medicare 101 Briefing with national sponsor Humana including a question and answer period.There are no products to be sold. Following the Medicare briefing there will be a short briefing on the mission of the VFW. Presentation open to the public. Topic: Medicare 101 Date: November 5, 2020 Time: 6 pm – 7:30 pm Eastern
Tell Congress to Stand Up for Vietnam Veterans
Public Safety Awards are due to the State Chairman, John Kepler, on January 1, 2021. You can email them to jkepler@alpharetta.ga.us If you have any questions, he can be reached at 678-634-0065.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, VFW Posts have been severely impacted in their ability to cover operating expenses through conventional means such as canteen sales and fundraising events. To address the challenge, in August 2020 the VFW Foundation earmarked $680,000 for the VFW Foundation Post Pandemic Relief Grant (PPRG). Eligible Posts that own or lease their own Post Homes may apply for a grant of up to $2,500.
Commander-in-Chief Hal Roesch has laid down a challenge to all VFW Posts for the month of January 2021!
State Commander Joel L. Willis Jr. and the Department of Georgia
State Quartermaster Jeff Carroll and State Senior Vice Commander Kevin Hammond are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
The Council of Administration has voted to cancel the Mid-Winter meeting due to the rise of coronavirus cases in Georgia. Our VFW family has been hit hard in recent weeks in cases and deaths.
At the VFW Complex/Fairgrounds - Carrollton, GA
This month is one where we all focus on love and commitment, and so we’re challenging our Posts to get our members to make a Lifetime commitment to the VFW by becoming Life Members!
State Commander Joel Willis has waived the requirement to purchase of Buddy Poppies this year due to the shortage at National.
We want to celebrate them with the flight of their dreams.
The FEMA Funeral Reimbursement Program will launch in a week or two. FEMA is reimbursing up to $7,000.00 for COVID-19 funerals to any family member who paid for a funeral. Please keep funeral documentation.
Gov. Kemp has lifted the mask mandate for Georgia. If you still feel comfortable wearing your mask, please do so.
As a reminder the following nominations are due to Department Headquarters by April 30th.
This Saturday, August 28, 2021, Harley Davison of Atlanta will be having their Celebration of 57 Years.
