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Louisiana Combat Veteran Newsletter

Welcome to the Louisiana Combat Veteran, VFW Department of Louisiana's newly revamped yearly newsletter.


Official Retirement of State Quartermaster/Adjutant

State Quartermaster/Adjutant, Precilla Wilkewitz, announces her retirement after 37 years!


124th National Convention


92nd Annual State Convention


Voice of Democracy Department Winner


Voice of Democracy District Winners

Congratulations to all students that placed First in their District!


Patriot's Pen Department Winners


Department Americanism Winners


Newly Elected Officers for 2022-2023

The Department of Louisiana has elected and installed the 2022-2023 State Officers during the 91st State Convention on June 19, 2022.


2021 Mid Winter Conference

Changes to Mid Winter Conference due to COVID-19 Restrictions!


ATTENTION POST COMMANDERS!

2020-2021 All State Entry Forms are due May 7th!


VFW Riders Rally

Come Ride with TEXARKANA! VFW Riders Rally August 27-29, 2021


All American Update


Membership Achievement

The Department of Louisiana reaches 104.63%


State Commander's Statement

Commander, Tim Sloan, has released a statement in regards to the use of his slogan, "Building the Tribe"


VFW Expresses Condolences, Frustration Over Operations in Afghanistan


Lafayette Student Takes Top Prize in National VFW Essay Competition

Ali’s essay was awarded first place and he will receive a $5,000 award


Louisiana Post Receives 2022 National Community Service Award

Raceland VFW Post 3665 provided vital assistance to its community after Hurricane Ida


PACT ACT UPDATE

A MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, VFW WASHINGTON OFFICE


State President's Testimonial

VFW Department of Louisiana State President's Testimonial will be held November 5, 2022 at VFW Post 4759 in Starks, LA.


Click on the title below to read the full article on the VFW National website.

VFW Acknowledges Pride Month


VFW Commemorates Memorial Day


VFW Commemorates Armed Forces Day


VFW Troubled by Reports of Veterans Moved for Profit


Ace Hardware Honors Fallen Heroes with 1 Million American Flags


Winners of VFW Publication Contest Announced


VFW Hosts Second Annual Day of Service


BURGER KING® to Give Back to Veterans this Month


VFW Commemorates Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


VFW Honored as Gold Stevie® Award Winner in American Business Awards®


VFW Asks Speaker of the House to Honor the Promises of the PACT Act


The Washington Post Editorial Board Wants Veterans to Forfeit Earned Benefits


VFW Commemorates National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Announces Top Teachers in National Contest


VFW Delegation Returns to Southeast Asia


VFW Proudly Sponsors Bataan Memorial Death March


Boozman Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Continues to Press Congress to Pass Legislation Positively Impacting Veterans, Service Members


Longtime Veterans Advocate to Lead VFW National Veterans Service


VFW Crowns 2023 National Youth Scholarship Winners


VFW to Deliver 2023 Priority Goals on Capitol Hill


VFW Names First Post-9/11 Veteran to Lead Washington Office


VFW Commemorates Women's History Month


VFW Legislative Conference App Now Available


Leading Veterans Service Organizations Release Annual Report Ahead of White House Budget Release


VFW National Commander Visits Troops in Poland


VFW Commemorates National Black History Month


VFW Urges POTUS to Support Repeal of Concurrent Receipt Policy


Sport Clips Haircuts Donates Another $1.5M for Help A Hero Veterans' Scholarships


Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


VFW Joins Navy Secretary in Ceremony Honoring Hero


New VFW Initiative to Safeguard Toxic-Exposed Veterans


VFW, SVA Name 2023 Student Veteran Finalists for Legislative Fellowship


VFW Announces Annual Publications Contest


Happy Holidays From the VFW


Happy Birthday US Space Force!


Marking Milestones in Iraq


VFW Action Alert: Last Chance for Congress to Support Veterans this Year


VFW Remembers Pearl Harbor


'Thanks for the Heroes Among Us'


VFW, BMBFC Law Collaborate to assist with Camp Lejeune Claims


Be Proud of Your VFW on Veterans Day


"The Greatest of All Leathernecks"


VFW, Bergmann & Moore Collaborate to Assist with Camp Lejeune Claims


VFW Commemorates National Native American Heritage Month Observance


Ohio BURGER KING Franchise Donates $75,000 to VFW Unmet Needs


Happy Birthday US Navy!


Legal Loophole: Some Contracts Skirt Protections for Service Members


Veterans Win When You 'Help A Hero'


It's National VFW Day!


Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Louisiana Combat Veteran Newsletter

Welcome to the Louisiana Combat Veteran, VFW Department of Louisiana's newly revamped yearly newsletter.

Official Retirement of State Quartermaster/Adjutant

State Quartermaster/Adjutant, Precilla Wilkewitz, announces her retirement after 37 years!

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Acknowledges Pride Month

WASHINGTON - June is Pride Month, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins the nation in recognizing LGBTQI+ veterans and serv...

VFW Commemorates Memorial Day

WASHINGTON - This Memorial Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins a grateful nation in honoring and remembering the soldier...