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News Letter 2017 September

News Letter 2017 September


Freedom Town Wide Rummage Sale raises $3,000

The Auxiliary raises $3,000 during the Freedom Town Wide Rummage May 11 - 13. An all time high for the event!


May 2017 Newsletter

May 2017 Newsletter


Spring 2017 Message from the Commander

Spring 2017 Message from the Commander.


Auxiliary President Greetings - Spring 2017

Auxiliary President Greetings - Spring 2017


VFW Programs Guide

Comrades of Post 7692 take a quick look at the "VFW Programs Guide” to see all of the different programs you can become involved in.


What is Post 7692 and the Auxiliary up to?

December 2016 Newsletter


Greetings From The Commander - December 2016

Greetings From The Commander - December 2016


VFW Auxiliary President Greetings December 2016

VFW Auxiliary President Greetings - December 2016


Recap of Sept Oct Nov 2016 Post Meetings

Recap of September, October, and November 2016 Post Meetings


Recap of Sept Oct Nov 2016 AUX Meetings

Recap of September, October and November 2016 Auxiliary Meetings


VFW AND AUXILIARY DISTRICT 8 2016 FALL MEETING

VFW and Auxiliary District 8 2016 Fall Meeting


2016 Freedom High School Football and Timber Rattlers Games

Color Guard - 2016 Freedom High School Football and Timber Rattlers Games


2017 Past Commander/Auxiliary Presidents Dinner

2017 Past Commander/Auxiliary Presidents Dinner


2017 Community Service Awards

Community Service Award Nominations Sought


2017 VFW Post Raffle

Mark Your Calendar for the 2017 VFW Raffle Tickets


Post 2016 Flag Disposal

Post 2016 Flag Disposal


Visiting 2nd Grade Classes

Visiting 2nd Grade Classes


2016 Veterans Day Observance - Freedom Middle School

2016 Veterans Day Observance - Freedom Middle School


2016 Golden Agers Christmas Party

2016 Golden Agers Christmas Party


Highway 32 - "Red Arrow" Highway

South 32 throughout Wisconsin is designated the "32D Division Memorial Highway," commemorating the 32D Division for obvious "numerical" reasons.


GreenLight a Vet

Greenlight A Vet is a campaign to establish visible national support for our veterans by changing one light to green.


Maya Vosters - earns Second Place in VFW 8th District

Maya Vosters - earns Second Place in VFW 8th District Patriot's Pen Essay Contest.


Post/Auxiliary Members vist Veterans at The Renaissance Assisted Living Community

Several Post/Auxiliary members visited Veterans on November 3, 2016.


Post/Auxiliary Extremely Busy in 2016

Members of Post 7692 and Auxiliary were busy in 2016 providing hundreds of hours of service to Veterans and the Community.


Denny Peters and Clyde Baumgart recieve awards

Dennis Peters and Clyde Baumgart were presented awards for outstanding service to the Post on July 21, 2016.


Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony

VFW Freedom Post 7692 will conduct a Vietnam War Commemoration Ceremony July 15, 2017.


Post becomes a Vietnam War Commemoration Commemorative Partner

VFW Freedom Post 7692 is a proud member of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration Commemorative Partner Program.


Auxiliary Raises $2,048.75!!

Several Hundred Volunteer hours resulted in the Spring town-wide rummage sale netting $2,048.75.


And the 2016 Winning Raffle Ticket is.....

Ticket number 150 held by Jerry Haberland was the winning recipient of the 2016 raffle.


A note from your Service Offcer....

Comrades, we would like to send a "Get Well!" card to all the Post and Auxiliary members who have been ill or hospitalized.


Medical Equipment

Are you aware that we have medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches) available that we lend out?


StoryCorps

VFW Post 7692 and Auxiliary members participate in StoryCorps at Freedom Middle School.


Local Veterans Photos on display during the month of November

Rico's Family Restaurant partners with Freedom VFW Post 7692 to recognize local Veterans.


Military Funeral Honors

Military Funeral Honors...All veterans are eligible for military funeral honors at the time of their death.


What is Post 7692 and the Auxiliary up to?

August 2016 Newsletter


Thank You

From 40 Voice of Democracy 2016 winners to the Veterans of Foreign Wars- it's impossible to put all our gratitude into words, but here's just a fraction of what we have to say. Thank you. For this and for so much more.


VA Mail Order Pharmacy During Holiday Season

A reminder to our veterans that VA is focused on ensuring prescriptions are delivered in a timely manner throughout the holidays.


VA Calling for a Pause on VA-Backed Loan Foreclosures

VA has released the official guidance to mortgage servicers calling for a pause on foreclosures on VA-backed loans. VA expects that any foreclosures filed since November 17, 2023 will be put on hold, along with any other in-process or upcoming foreclosures on VA-backed loans. The foreclosure process will be paused for these Veterans through May 31, 2024, giving additional time to these veterans to find solutions to stay in their homes. Veterans who are struggling with VA-backed mortgage payments can visit the VA Housing Assistance website https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/ or call VA at 877-827-3702 for assistance.


VFW WI Partners With Sierra Delta

The VFW Department of Wisconsin is pleased to announce its collaboration with Sierra Delta, a non-profit organization based in Madison, Wisconsin. The partnership aims to launch the New State Commander's Project, a joint initiative focused on enhancing the lives of military veterans and their service dogs.


VFW Wisconsin Elects Ron Ramos as State Commander

VFW Wisconsin Elects Ron Ramos as State Commander, Alongside Mary Ann Christopherson and Ty Letto As Senior Vice Commander And Junior Vice Commander, Respectively


Mary Ann Christopherson Elected as Senior Vice State Commander for VFW Wisconsin

MADISON – July 6, 2023- The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Wisconsin is proud to announce the election of Mary Ann Christopherson as the Senior Vice State Commander. This esteemed position recognizes Christopherson's dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to serving veterans and their families.


Local VFW Commander Ty Letto Elected as Wisconsin VFW Junior Vice State Commander

MADISON, July 6, 2023 - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of Wisconsin proudly announces the election of Ty Letto as the new Junior Vice State Commander. This prestigious appointment reflects Letto's unwavering dedication to serving veterans and his commitment to making a difference in their lives. Letto currently serves as the Post Commander of Clarence Keske VFW Post 1163 in Beaver Dam.


VFW Honors Wisconsin Department Commander

Rathke, a Gold Legacy Life member of Post 1638 in Merrill, Wisconsin, is one of 48 VFW Department commanders worldwide to earn the title of All-American commander. Her hard work played an integral role helping the organization successfully remain focused on its service to veterans.


CPT James Ahn Memorial Scholarship

Annual scholarship sponsoring for a student who served in the U.S. Army Special Forces and is now a full time student. The award is for $1000.


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Happy Birthday, Marines!


VFW Announces National Initiative with the Grunt Style Foundation to Address Veterans' Mental Health Needs


VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month


VFW Action Alert: Keep TAP Promotion Act in Defense Bill


VFW, SVA Announce 2024/2025 Legislative Fellowship Selectees


VFW Celebrates the Navy's 249th Birthday


VFW Thanks Members Still Serving in the Wake of Disaster


Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual 'Help A Hero' Campaign to Raise $1.5 Million for Veteran Scholarships through Nov. 16


VFW Teams Up with Vetrepreneur to Aid Vets in Business Ownership


VFW Day: Celebrate the Legacy


VFW Applauds Congress Passing Emergency Appropriations for VA


Until They All Return Home


VFW Wishes the US Air Force a Happy 77th Birthday


VFW Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month


Always Remember


VFW Readies for Annual September Legislative Conference


VFW Remembers the End of the Afghanistan War


VFW Admonishes Former President for Medal of Honor Remarks


VFW Awards Nearly $750,000 in Scholarships to Student Veterans


Applications Open for 2024-2025 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


VFW Takes Exception With Service Record Embellishment


VFW Pleased to See Veterans Return to the General Election


Farewell Message from Immediate Past Chief Duane Sarmiento


VFW Elects Al Lipphardt as New National Commander


VFW Outraged Over American Flag and Monument Desecrations in Washington, DC


VFW Bestows Esteemed John A. Biedrzycki Award


Humana and VFW Continue Collaborative Effort to Address Health-Related Social Needs for Veterans


VFW Action Alert: Support the Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Act


VFW Commemorates the Korean Armistice Agreement


VFW at the Starting Gate for the 125th National Convention


VFW Action Alert: Vote Yes to Include the Major Richard Star Act in the NDAA


VFW National Commander Denounces Political Violence


VFW Celebrates the 248th Birthday of America


Happy Birthday Army ... and to the Flag You Carry


New Study Links Cancers to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination


VFW Action Alert: Pass H.R. 8371


VFW Commemorates D-Day in Normandy on 80th Anniversary


VFW Kicks Off 125th Anniversary Commemoration


VFW Honors LGBTQ Veterans' Service to Nation


VFW Remembers Our Fallen


Ace Hardware Honors Fallen Heroes with 1 Million American Flags Donation


VFW Celebrates Armed Forces Day


VFW Expresses Concern Over Erroneous VA Bonuses


Cornerstone Caregiving Donates More than $100,000 to the VFW


Chief's Commentary: Aid for Allies Must Include Support for American Defenders


VFW Expresses Support for Free Speech, Not Violence on College Campuses


VFW Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


Burger King Franchisees Give Back to Troops This May


National Publications Contest Winners Announced for 2023-24


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans