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As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

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Veteran Outreach

Coming home doesn't mean the battle is over. If you know someone who is suffering from PTSD, we have people that are ready to help.

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Today in US Military History

April 13 - 1861 – After a thirty-three hour bombardment by Confederate cannon, Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor surrenders.

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WELCOME TO SILVER SPRING MEMORIAL POST 2562

No One Does More For Veterans
 
 
Welcome to VFW Post 2562 – Silver Spring Memorial Post

 

At VFW Post 2562 and our dedicated Auxiliary, we proudly serve our fellow veterans and their families with honor, respect, and commitment.

 

We invite you to stand with us in our mission—supporting those who have served and continuing to strengthen our community.

Thank you for being a part of our shared purpose. Welcome to Post 2562.

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DONATE TO SILVER SPRING MEMORIAL POST 2562

Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

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Announcements

Did you know that August is National Make-A-Will Month? It's the perfect time to ensure your wishes are honored and your legacy is preserved. Whether you're a veteran or a patriot, making a will is crucial for securing your family's future and supporting causes close to your heart, like the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

By making a will, you can:

  1. Protect Your Loved Ones: Ensure your assets go to the people and causes you care about most.

  2. Give Yourself and Your Loved Ones Peace of Mind: Plan for the unexpected and make decisions about your estate on your terms.

  3. Support Veterans: Include the VFW in your will and leave a lasting impact on those who served our country.

Ready to take the next step? Visit our planned giving pages for specific information:

Make your mark this National Make-A-Will Month and ensure your legacy supports veterans for years to come.

If you have any questions about making your will or other estate planning options, we’re here to help. Please feel free to call 816.968.1119, or email us at plannedgiving@vfw.org.

Thank you for your continued support.

Ariana Bowman
Planned Giving Officer
Veterans of Foreign Wars

P.S. If you have already included the VFW in your will, we’d love to know so we can personally thank you for your generous support. Please let us know today by clicking the button below.

 
 
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Join us as brothers and sisters of America to preserve the rights of veterans and support each other as only those who share in the camaraderie forged by conflict can. 

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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Important Info for Post2562 Members

VA Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence

The Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence was established and congressionally recognized in 2019 as a part of VA’s War Related Injury and Illness Study Center (WRIISC). The Center specializes in clinical and translational research that uses scientific insights to help improve health outcomes for Veterans exposed to airborne hazards while deployed. Click here for the full article

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Post Deployment Cardiopulmonary Evaluation Network

In May 2019, Congress and the President formally designated (Public Law 115-929) the Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits Center of Excellence (AHBPCE) at the New Jersey War Related Illness and Injury Study Center as a VA Center of Excellence. The Center conducts clinical and translational research related to airborne hazards and burn pits focusing on a range of health outcomes including unexplained shortness of breath, cough and dyspnea, among other related respiratory concerns. The AHBPCE has established a network of VA physician scientists, referred to as the Post Deployment Cardiopulmonary Evaluation Network (PDCEN) to conduct clinical evaluations enabling the AHBPCE to expand the clinical study of identified Veterans. The PDCEN is currently comprised of four Site Directors who are VA physician-scientists, all with academic appointments at the university affiliates, with unique expertise and interest in this topic area. Each site has leveraged unique resources from their university affiliates, including clinical and research training opportunities for university students, to enhance the Network. Click here for full article

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

The Combat Veteran Jan - Mar 2025 Newsletter

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Awards More Than $740,000 in Help A Hero Scholarships

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce 156 student veterans were selected to receive

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VFW Elects Carol Whitmore as New National Commander

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Carol Whitmore of Des Moines, Iowa, was elected today as the new national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wa...

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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 widows 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.