NEWS

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National Day of Service

National Day of Service


The PACT Act

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.


Carry The Load

Here is a great charity to get behind, they help civilians to better understand the sacrifices being made by our Vet's.


VA SAVE LIVES Act signed into law today March 24


Community Affairs


Menifee Vietnam Memorial

City of Menifee to Honor Vietnam Veterans at Welcome Home Celebration Honorees at the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans event will receive a challenge coin and dog tags commemorating their contributions and service during the Vietnam War


A Flag for Every Hero

Please join us for Post 1956 Annual Flags for Every Hero Memorial Day Ceremony


VFW Post 1956 Inaugural Day of Service

Paint Your Heart Out


2022 Menifee Independence Day Parade FLYER

The City of Menifee invites the community to celebrate our nation’s independence at the annual Independence Celebration


Concert for Hero's

The Riverside National Cemetery (RNC) in collaboration with the Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee to host the 2022 Concert for Heroes on Sunday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the cemetery’s amphitheater.


California Veteran – Summer 2022


ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS


Free TSA Precheck for disabled Veterans


Agent Orange Blue Water navy claims

VA News


VA publishes proposed regulations to improve the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers

VA » Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs » News Releases


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VFW Day: Celebrate the Legacy


VFW Applauds Congress Passing Emergency Appropriations for VA


Until They All Return Home


VFW Wishes the US Air Force a Happy 77th Birthday


VFW Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month


Always Remember


VFW Readies for Annual September Legislative Conference


VFW Remembers the End of the Afghanistan War


VFW Admonishes Former President for Medal of Honor Remarks


VFW Awards Nearly $750,000 in Scholarships to Student Veterans


Applications Open for 2024-2025 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


VFW Takes Exception With Service Record Embellishment


VFW Pleased to See Veterans Return to the General Election


Farewell Message from Immediate Past Chief Duane Sarmiento


VFW Elects Al Lipphardt as New National Commander


VFW Outraged Over American Flag and Monument Desecrations in Washington, DC


VFW Bestows Esteemed John A. Biedrzycki Award


Humana and VFW Continue Collaborative Effort to Address Health-Related Social Needs for Veterans


VFW Action Alert: Support the Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Act


VFW Commemorates the Korean Armistice Agreement


VFW at the Starting Gate for the 125th National Convention


VFW Action Alert: Vote Yes to Include the Major Richard Star Act in the NDAA


VFW National Commander Denounces Political Violence


VFW Celebrates the 248th Birthday of America


Happy Birthday Army ... and to the Flag You Carry


New Study Links Cancers to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination


VFW Action Alert: Pass H.R. 8371


VFW Commemorates D-Day in Normandy on 80th Anniversary


VFW Kicks Off 125th Anniversary Commemoration


VFW Honors LGBTQ Veterans' Service to Nation


VFW Remembers Our Fallen


Ace Hardware Honors Fallen Heroes with 1 Million American Flags Donation


VFW Celebrates Armed Forces Day


VFW Expresses Concern Over Erroneous VA Bonuses


Cornerstone Caregiving Donates More than $100,000 to the VFW


Chief's Commentary: Aid for Allies Must Include Support for American Defenders


VFW Expresses Support for Free Speech, Not Violence on College Campuses


VFW Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


Burger King® Franchisees Give Back to Troops This May


National Publications Contest Winners Announced for 2023-24


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


Country Music Superstar Joins VFW in Asking America to 'Return the Favor'


VFW Announces Third Annual Day of Service


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


New Course Spotlights '15 Things Veteran Service Officers Want You To Know'


VFW Announces Top Teachers in National Contest


VFW National Commander Addresses SXSW Boycott over US Army Sponsorship


VFW Now Accepting Applications for its Annual Youth Scholarship Contests


Levin Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Calls on Congress to 'Meet the Challenge' for Veterans


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Post News

Important Info for Post1956 Members

National Day of Service

National Day of Service

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The PACT Act

The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.

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District News

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National News

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VFW Day: Celebrate the Legacy

WASHINGTON - This Sunday, Sept. 29, we proudly celebrate VFW Day, marking the 125th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (V...

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VFW Applauds Congress Passing Emergency Appropriations for VA

WASHINGTON - I am pleased to hear the news, along with the nearly 7 million other veterans who rely on VA benefits, to include dis...

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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 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 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 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 recommendation to VFW State Commander our eligibility to be named All-American 4 years in arrow. We are now ranked 15th in Division 7, Nation-wide.