VFW Dispatch

June 2018

Thousands of VFW and Auxiliary members across the nation are making preparations to attend next month’s 119th VFW National Convention in Kansas City, Mo.

With a lineup filled with notable guest speakers and special presentations, to a live performance by country music star Trace Adkins and the installation of a new VFW Commander-in-Chief, you won’t want to miss out. Watch our livestream coverage at www.vfw.org/convention and follow us on social media to stay up-to-date with all of the week’s important events.

If you haven’t registered for convention yet, don’t worry because there’s still time! Members can register by logging on to vfw.org, and selecting the convention registration link under Member Resources.

Respectfully,

Your VFW Membership Team

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