WELCOME TO DEPARTMENT of MAINE

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
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.
 
 

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."

COA/State President Testimonial

President Lonwood Keller Le Calumet Club,
334 West River RD, Augusta
Saturday, October 5, 2024
SOCIAL HOUR: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm - BANQUET: 7:00 pm
Deadline for Banquet Tickets 15 September 2024
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EASTERN CONFERENCE

November 1st-3rd 2024 IN Burlington, VT

DOUBLE TREE BY HILTON
870 Williston Rd, South Burlington, Vermont 05403
PHONE: (802) 86s-6600

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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.

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance

For the anniversary of September 11, 2001

National POW/MIA Recognition Day

National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on the third Friday in September. It honors those who were prisoners of war (POWs) and those who are still missing in action (MIA). It is most associated with those who were POWs during the Vietnam War. National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29, the date in 1973 when the last US combat troops departed the Republic of Vietnam.

National News

Important info from National VFW

Always Remember

WASHINGTON - Where were you on 9/11? It's a question so many of us have repeated over the past two decades. It's a way we relate t...

VFW Readies for Annual September Legislative Conference

WASHINGTON - Today, together with national leadership and staff, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Legislative Committee members from...