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VFW duo continues to serve

On April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 By admin

St. Charles veterans, Duane Buttell and Andrew (Andy) Balafas, dedication to country and community has earned them recognition in the national Veterans of Foreign Wars #StillServing campaign. The campaign honors veterans who continue to serve in their community following active duty. Both are members of and volunteers with VFW which...

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Openings for VFW Voice essays

On October 27, 2020October 28, 2020 By admin

For students looking for scholarships to help lessen the financial burden college brings, it’s not too late to participate in the annual Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen essay competitions. Open to eligible high school students, the Voice of Democracy program is one of the...

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VFW Voice of Democracy contest opens

On October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 By admin

The Veterans of Foreign Wars, the VFW, gives out more than $2 Million in college scholarships every year to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students through its Voice of Democracy scholarship contest. All students need to do is write and record a three to five minute audio essay on...

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VFW Voice of Democracy for students

On August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 By admin

Commander Laurie Emmer of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Department of Illinois, announced the kick-off of this year’s VFW’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship competition. High school students have the opportunity to compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships and a trip to Washington, D.C.. Students must write...

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Laurie Emmer commander of Illinois VFW

On July 14, 2020July 15, 2020 By admin

Laurie Emmer assumed command of the Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars in June 2020. Due to the COVID-19 virus, a State Convention was not held. Emmer served honorably in the United States Army from 1983 to 2005 and retired as a Sergeant First Class Medic. She earned her eligibility to...

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