VFW DISPATCH – May 2016

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., Kicks Off Its “Respect. It’s Earned.” Campaign

#LagersForHeroes uses social media to gain support for the VFW.

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s oldest brewery, announced the official kick off of its “Respect. It’s Earned.” campaign. Part of a multi-year commitment to support the VFW, #LagersForHeroes will use social media to raise funds for the many VFW programs and services benefitting America’s veterans, service members and their families. Read more here.

This Memorial Day, Take Time to Honor America’s Heroes

Add the name of a hero in your life to the VFW Wall of Honor.

At the VFW, you know we take Memorial Day very seriously and it’s not just another summer holiday. As a veteran and a VFW member, we know you feel the same. This year, take a minute to add the name – or names – offellow veterans you want to recognize. Join us in showing respect for the sacrifice of every man and woman who proudly serves by signing the VFW Wall of Honor.

VFW Announces Winners of Its National Teachers Award

Teachers recognized for commitment to teaching Americanism and patriotism.

The VFW proudly announced the names of three teachers selected as national winners of the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award. Fourth-grade teacher Jessica Mosley of Weiser, Idaho, was selected at the elementary school level. At the middle school level, eighth-grade teacher Donna Kregelka from Okemos, Mich., was named the winner. William Ellery, a history teacher in Carmel, Ind., was selected as the high school level recipient. Read more about this year’s winners.

VFW Op-Ed: Pentagon Is Making a Huge Mistake

VFW puts the military retirement discussion front and center.

In a recent Military Times special op-ed penned by VFW National Commander Biedrzycki and James R. Sweeney II, the two veterans call attention to the pitfalls of the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act – which created the blended military retirement system – and how bad it really is for America’s troops. Read the full argument here.

VFW Post Creates Field Trip Program for Hospitalized Vets

#VFWPostPride is a great way to show how your Post makes an impact.

Recalling his own nine-month VA hospital recovery experience, Vietnam veteran Robert “Teak” Miller displayed his #VFWPostPride by teaming up with VFW Post 9272 in Seminole, Fla., to create a special program that takes soldiers recovering at the local Bay Pines Veterans Hospital on field trips. Click here to get ideas on how your Post can show their #VFWPostPride.