WELCOME TO DEPARTMENT OF MISSOURI

No One Does More For Veterans
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 Charles Williams

"An Honor Guard is a group of people who are designated to receive or guard the fallen in war or to attend at ceremonies.  The Color Guard presents the National and/or State and organizational colors at an event.  The two are not the same.  If you have both at an event, you can claim each.  However, the mileage for each is separate.  If the event is at the post, no mileage is claimed, however, hours are.  Also, the submission date is the current date.  The activity date is the date the event was held."

Charles Williams
Commander
Department of Missouri

VOD/PP Donation Incentives

 

This is for the 2024 State Convention Ad Book

National Home Brochure

Missouri sponsors two cottages at the National Home.  We have an annual trip scheduled in October and sponsor the Halloween Party for the children.

Help the National Home

The National Home has published it's 2022-23 Fund Raising Program.  Please give what you can.  Missouri currently sponsors 2 cottages at the Home.

War Fighters Bible

For a limited time and only while supplies last order a copy for your Post Chaplain.

The Boot with Randy Tolliver

VFW District 8 Representative conducts a weekly "VFW District 8 Report” with Luke Turnbough of KTJJ Radio for the Regional Radio, VFW Report”, broadcast on KTJJ 98.5 FM "The Boot”, Farmington. The weekly audio recordings are posted on the district 8 Facebook page.  Check each week for the latest recording. The audio is posted at here

Department Gallery

Photographs of Department functions

Barstool Promotion

To support the renovation efforts of selected Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) Posts in the lower 48 states

Department Chaplain's Zoom Meeting

State Chaplain is holding a zoom meeting monthly for the training of all levels of Chaplains.  Click the button below for more information.

Announcements



DEPARTMENT FOOD PANTRY

 The Department hosts the Mid-Mo Military Family Pantry at our Department Headquarters, 3401 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, MO.  The Pantry is open on Thursdays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.  However, if a veteran or his family is in immediate need, they can call the Department office at 573-636-8761 for assistance.  We will do accept cold food donations.  


POW/MIA Program

The POW/MIA Chairman, Joe Cerchi, would like those posts whose Auxiliary goes "above and beyond" in their support of VFW POW/MIA Programs to send an email to him outlining what makes them special so that their efforts may be recognized.

 

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Director of Administrative Operations

VFW Kansas City Office - Click Here for Details

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.

News & Events

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Membership

Membership Details

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.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Remembers Pearl Harbor

WASHINGTON - Dec. 7 is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) encourages all Americans to p...

VFW Action Alert: Stop Claim Sharks Now

A Claim Shark is an individual or company that charges hefty fees to "assist" or "consult" veterans and survivors with filing their VA benefits cla...

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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 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."

DONATE TO DEPARTMENT OF MISSOURI

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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