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Announcements

Meeting on the first Sunday of each month @1400 6482 Bock Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Food and refreshments provided!
 
 
McDonald's Fellowship for members and anyone who wish to join the post.  Meeting is located on McDonald's Ft Washington, MD: 9596 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
 
VA Seminar for Disability Claim on Sept 30, 2023 from 1200-1700 @ VFW Post 9619 6527 Suitland Rd, Morningside, MD 20746
 
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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

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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.

Post News

Important Info for Post5471 Members

MD House of Delegates Recognize VFW 5471 Member

The Maryland House of Delegates recognize Remigio "Rey" Cabacar of VFW Post 5471, in Oxon Hill, MD, for his distinguished service.

District News

Important Info for District 1 Members

The Origins of Veterans Day

The Origins of Veterans Day

Marines Birthday

A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS

Statewide News

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The Combat Veteran Sept - Oct 2024 Newsletter

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW and Columbia University Announce Military Transition Collaboration

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce its newest relationship with Columbia University's Center for...

A Thanksgiving Message from the VFW

WASHINGTON - This Thanksgiving, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) encourages Americans to reflect and be thankful for the life we...

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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.