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September 11 National Day of Remembrance

Sep 11th – National Day of Remembrance CHANGE OF VENUE!

CHANGE OF VENUE DUE TO WEATHER Please pass this along to those you think might be attending.  This marks the 21st anniversary of the attack on America. For months after that day, America showed the world what a united and patriotic nation looks like.  On this day, the theme will be American Unity. As a society, we are going through uncertain times. United, we cannot be stopped. Let this day be the first day moving forward when we are committed to our country and national pride.  The… Read More »Sep 11th – National Day of Remembrance CHANGE OF VENUE!

National POW/MIA Recognition Day

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POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on the third Friday of September, on September 16 this year, to recommit to full accountability to the families of the more than 80,000 veterans captured or still missing from wars that the United States has participated in. According to accounts, during the first ceremony of POW/MIA Day at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., fighter airplanes from the military base in Virginia flew in the ‘missing man formation’ in their honor. HISTORY OF NATIONAL… Read More »National POW/MIA Recognition Day

“Call to Action” by the National Commander

For Immediate Release Please pass this along to as many people as possible. Leland VFW Post 12196 has received a “Call to Action” by the National Commander,  Timothy M. Borland, to help residents of Kentucky who have been affected by the recent floods. In his email to Post Commanders, North Carolina Department Commander Tim Woods stated,  “As most of you know, Kentucky has been particularly hard hit by flooding over the past few days.  There have been 37 deaths reported, throughout… Read More »“Call to Action” by the National Commander

All American VFW Post

Leland VFW Post 12196 Receives “All American Post” Recognition

Every year, a select group of VFW Posts is presented with All American Post status. All American status is meant to recognize outstanding VFW posts and is based on participation in VFW programs and membership gains. To receive this recognition, a Post must participate in various VFW Programs, such as Voice of Democracy, Patriots Pen, National Citizenship Education Teacher Award, Buddy Poppy distribution, National Military Services fundraiser, National Veterans Service, and Membership. Post 12196 was Chartered in Leland on January 19, 2020, with just… Read More »Leland VFW Post 12196 Receives “All American Post” Recognition

Veteran Abuse in Nursing Homes

Are Veterans At Risk of Nursing Home Abuse? Yes — Veterans can fall victim to nursing home abuse. Cases of abuse have been reported at both private facilities and those operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Nursing home abuse comes in many forms such as physical harm, financial exploitation, and even sexual battery. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (U.S. GAO) received hundreds of allegations that elderly veterans had suffered from abuse between 1990 and 2010. Thankfully, veterans and loved… Read More »Veteran Abuse in Nursing Homes

VFW Post 12196 installs new officers for 2022-2023!

VFW officers 2022 – 2023 Gerald Decker -Commander Roger Weigold- Sr. Vice Commander Jim Koslosky- Jr. Vice Commander Don Spaulding- Quartermaster Nate Pringle- Chaplain Chris Mattiace- Judge Advocate Tommy Walker- 1-year Trustee John Marone- 2-year Trustee Dominick Calderone, Jr.- 3-year Trustee Service Officer- Larry Johnson Surgeon- Jason Gaver Adjutant- Roger Weigold

VFW12196 – Leadership Update

To all VFW12196 members and the Leland public: Leland VFW Post 12196 Commander Jason Gaver has taken a leave of absence to attend a program of professional development. Sr. Vice Commander Gerald Decker will assume the leadership of the Post until new officers are installed in June 2022. During Commander Gaver’s time in office, the Post has grown by nearly 25% and has organized a number of local events, including a Korean War Veteran Breakfast, 911 and Veterans Day ceremonies.

VFW Opens Annual Youth Patriotic Scholarship Contests

The programs award more than $3 million to middle and high school students    –    April 13, 2022  KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is now accepting entries for its 2022-23 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship competitions. America’s high school students will be required to answer, “Why Is the Veteran Important?” while middle school students will have the opportunity to declare, “My Pledge to Our Veterans.” Encouraging a better understanding and appreciation for America, the… Read More »VFW Opens Annual Youth Patriotic Scholarship Contests

Vietnam Veterans Day – March 29th

The Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that today there are more than 6 million U.S. Vietnam veterans living in America and abroad, along with 9 million families of those who served during this timeframe.  The American Legion  makes  no distinction between veterans who served in-country, in-theater, or who were stationed elsewhere during the Vietnam War period.  All were called to serve and none could self-determine where they would serve. We also commit ourselves to helping ALL veterans and especially those Vietnam Veterans who… Read More »Vietnam Veterans Day – March 29th