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About the VFW Post 2399 VFW Post 2399 is a member organization of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Untied States and its affiliated VFW Foundations. Our Mission is to support programs that improve the lives of veterans and service personnel, their families and our community. Ronald Reagan, 39th President- "Let me say I would fly half way around the world for the honor of meeting with the VFW."
Harry S Truman, 33rd President- "My membership in the VFW has long been a source of pride and personal satifaction because of the high ordeals that have been exemplified throughout the lifetime of the VFW. I am sure I speak for all our fellow Americans in voicing my confident expection that the VFW will ever stand in the forefront in unselfish devotion to our nation."
About the VFW The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, with its Auxiliaries, includes 2.4 million members in approximately 9,000 Posts worldwide.
Its mission is to "honor the dead by helping the living" through veterans' service, community service, national security and a strong national defense.
The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves.
In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000.
Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans.
If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. | Annually, VFW members and its Auxiliary contribute more than 13 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. | From providing $2.5 million in college scholarships to high school students every year to encouraging elevation of the Veterans Administration to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there--honoring the dead by helping the living. |
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