VFW mission
Stand Up - Speak Out
The proud heritage of the VFW is honor, duty, sacrifice and courage.
So many times I have heard Veterans say, “Leave it to someone else to express my concerns and views to the legislatures that are responsible for guiding and taking action on Veterans issues.” That is dead wrong! It is the responsibility of each and every Veteran to express his views and opinions as to the direcrion our legislatures must conduct Veterans affairs, Veterans needs and the security of America, My fellow Veteran, you must have the courage to contact your representatives as to your concern as to the situation regarding the security and future of our nation as our children and our grandchildren’s future are in jeopardy.
Despite of all the wishes to the contrary, whatever good intentions that may remain, the incompetence and mismanagement of the lawless prosecution of the Iraq war, the loss of the precious lives of over 3,700 US Troops, the torture and rendition, the cavalier disregard for civilian causalities, collateral damage and destruction of basic civilian infrastructure, the hiring of Black Water mercenaries, the tolerance of the criminal behavior of no bid contractors, all these things and more, there is none that can compare with the betrayal of the trust of our own American citizens.
As Veterans, “Our continuing commitment to STAND UP and defend the rights and entitlements of Veterans will never waiver. To continue to SPEAK OUT in a strong voice and be heard in the halls of Congress is a solemn trust.”
“STAND UP - SPEAK OUT”
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