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The Advocate is a monthly VFW Department of Michigan publication. If you would like to feature your veteran focused events in your community, please contact department at pr@vfwmi.vet | |
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Comrades,
Thank you all for working so hard in your communities through advocacy and positioning your VFW Posts as a place for all veterans and their families. Our Department officers are working hard for you to meet any needs you have as you serve our veterans.
I ask you for helps in supporting a legislative initiative to provide Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment to Michigan veterans. Please sign this petition to let our legislators know that the VFW is supportive of this alternative treatment for veterans in need. Our voices matter, and together, our voices are louder.
I am continuously amazed by the spirit and relentless efforts you all make to serve Michigan veterans. I am so proud to be your commander and hope to see as many of you as possible at our upcoming State Convention. Thank you for your service!
Ray Lopez, State Commander, VFW Department of Michigan | |
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Grayling Cadet Awarded Department Outstanding Cadet Officer Award | |
District 11 Commander Scott Taylor, represented VFW Department of Michigan by awarding the VFW Outstanding Cadet Officer Award to Isreal Burgess April 3.
Burgess is with the Grayling Cadet Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, and was recognized for his outstanding leadership and dedication in training and mentoring his fellow cadets.
Congratulations Isreal! | | | |
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The legacy of the VFW Pool Tournament | |
In 1968, a friendly challenge to a game of pool was thrown out between VFW members from different parts of Michigan. Now, 56 years later, the VFW Michigan Pool League has attracted hundreds of veterans who compete annually in the longest running statewide tournament in Michigan and is the only state league in the VFW nationally.
Read more about the upcoming tournament and its history here! | | | |
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Ionia Civil War Flag sent to restoration | |
The VFW Department of Michigan and community donors have raised $50,000 for the restoration of the last known Civil War battle banner on public display in Michigan. The flag was taken from the Ionia County Courthouse April 2 by the Save the Flags Michigan State Capitol Commission, and is now on its way to restoration. The flag was a gift to the 21st Infantry Regiment by the Ladies of Ionia in 1862, and given back to the people after the war. Now, the community has raised $50,000 for its preservation. Thank you to everyone who donated to this project and the preservation of Michigan military history! You can read more about this project here. | | | |
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Volunteer Opportunity: Michigan Veterans Homes | |
At Michigan Veteran Homes, we offer numerous opportunities to individuals, groups, and organizations to get involved in our mission and to make a difference in the lives of our members.
For example, the Wolverine Skyhawks recently visited MVHGR to share their remarkable aircraft display with our members. At MVHCT, Paws, Awes & Claws brought by kindles of kittens and clowders of cats - all of whom received lots of love from MVH members.
Whether you want to individually volunteer, have a small group host or sponsor an event, or are seeking a service-type project, connect with MVH to explore potential options for impacting the lives of our veterans. Those interested in supporting the MVH mission and members can learn more by visiting our website at www.michigan.gov/mvh. | |
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For more information on any of the following topics, click the images below, or go to our online calendar to stay up to date on all Department events. | |
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**Many of these sponsors are are looking to hire veterans! To find out more, please contact them directly. | |
WE WANT TO FEATURE YOU! If you have an event or function you'd like to highlight on behalf of your Post or District, send photos and a write-up with details to pr@vfwmi.vet. Your submission may be selected to be featured in the next Department Newsletter! | |
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