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Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans

Honoring our Vietnam Veterans, Their Families, and the Communities Who Stand With Them

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California VFW Calls on Congress to Keep Its Promise to America’s Veterans

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of California today urged Congress to revise H.R. 9237, the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act, to protect earned disability benefits for future disabled veterans while preserving the legislation’s many positive reforms.

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VFW Department of California Elects Paula Jansen as State Commander During 106th Annual State Convention

Veterans from across California gathered in Sacramento for leadership elections, training, recognition, and more

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VFW Celebrates the Coast Guard's 236th Birthday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly joins a grateful nation in celebrating the 236th birthday of the Uni...

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VFW Mourns the Loss of Past Commander-in-Chief R.D. 'Bulldog' Smith Jr.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is saddened by the passing of its oldest living past Commander-in-Chief, R.D...

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Third District Veterans Expo

I'm excited to announce the Third District Veterans Expo, hosted in partnership with the Riverside County Office of Veteran Services!

Make sure to join us on Friday, July 24th! This expo will include mental health support, health and wellness information, free lunch, and so much more. We look forward to seeing you there! Please help us spread the word by sharing with your family, friends, and neighbors.

🗓️ Friday July 24, 2026
⏰10:30AM - 2:00PM
📍Menifee Library
28798 La Pierda Rd, Menifee, CA 92584

Be part of a meaningful day of information, support, and connection as we work together to ensure our veterans receive the services they deserve

 


Commander's Corner

Commander Michael Cano

 

 

Veterans of Foreign Wars            Menifee VFW Post 1956   P.O. Box 321 Menifee, CA 92586

EIN: 95-3319357- 501(c) (19) Veteran Non-Profit: C2326557

 COMMANDER’S CORNER

 

 
June 14, 2024

Our Post has completed another banner year with successful accomplishments in its VFW Programs, stellar Membership increase, and community visibility thanks to an excellent team of VFW members volunteering many hours to accomplish our Mission.
Here is a month-by-month notable accounts of our successful accomplishments:
January 2024:
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Collaborated in developing the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan for a regional non-profit Economic Development Coalition (EDC) in the Southwest Riverside County.
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VFW Post members participate in the Unclaimed Heroes Ceremony at RNC
February 2024:
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Participated in the Mayor’s Tech Idea Exchange – jobs for Veterans
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VFW Programs Award Ceremony at Menifee Kay Ceniceros Senior Center
March 2024
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Collaborated in the Mayor’s Charity Gala
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Participated with our Post Auxiliary in delivering Spring Tea extravaganza
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Coordinated with the City of Menifee – 2nd Annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans
April 2024:
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Participated in honoring cadets of Paloma Valley High School NJROTC
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Collaborated with the City of Menifee Better Together Community Beautification
May 2024:
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Participated with Southwest Riverside County Higher Education Coalition in developing a resolution to establish a four-year University in the region
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Participated in the Mt. San Jacinto College State of the College address
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Collaborated with the City of Menifee in delivering Memorial Day 2024
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Elected, appointed, and installed a new slate of officers for 2024-2025 June 2024:
• Participated at Miller-Jones Mortuary flag retirement
• California VFW State Convention June 19 -23
• District 3 Commander John Z. Hernandez has provided recommendations to the VFW State Commander on our eligibility to be named All-American 4 years in arrow. We are now ranked 15th in Division 7, Nationwide.