WELCOME TO DEPARTMENT of MAINE

Fraternal, Patriotic, Historical, Charitale, and Educational
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.
 
 

Commander's Corner

Commander Anthony R. Kimble

OUR MISSION

"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."

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WASHINGTON CONFERENCE TENTATIVE AGENDA

Tentative Agenda

WASHINGTON CONFERENCE
TENTATIVE AGENDA

March 1-6, 2025
Crystal City, VA

Winter Classic Softball Tournament

Winter Softball

Fund Raiser for Homeless Veterans - Come and join the fun!!!

Statewide News

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Interested Applicants for VFW National Home Board of Trustees Position for District 1

VFW National Home District Trustees hold a vital and prestigious position with a mandate to oversee, guide, promote and support the VFW National Home. The newly elected District 1 Trustee will serve with 11 other elected National Home District Trustees and 7 ex-officio Trustees that include the VFW Commander-in-Chief, the Adjutant General, the Quartermaster General, the National President, the National Secretary/Treasurer and the MOC/MOCA Supreme Commander and President.

Maine Updates the eligibility criteria for burial to Include National Guard and Reservists

Burial Eligibility to Include National Guard and Reservists for Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemeteries

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

WASHINGTON - On Jan. 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and i...

VFW Leaders Kick Off New Year With Troop Visits Abroad

WASHINGTON - Last week, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Senio...

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IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam.  He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.  He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country".  The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.


There is a new cartoon everyday.

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