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Combat boots are used to represent those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country |
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The objectives of the Veterans of Foreign Wars are: · fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational, · to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members, · to assist worthy comrades, · to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead and to assist their widows and orphans, · to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America and fidelity to its Constitution and laws, · to foster true patriotism, to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, · and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies, whomsoever. |
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars has a rich tradition in enhancing the lives of millions through its community service programs and special projects. From providing free phone cards to our nation's active-duty military personnel to raising money for the VFW National Home for Children, the VFW is there, "honoring the dead by helping the living." The Mt. Prospect VFW provides a variety of community services for activity duty members and veterans. There are numerous projects and services that the VFW post offers to promote citizenship in the community and educational facilities. Learn about flag facts and the history behind national patriotic holidays such as Loyalty Day, Independence Day and Memorial Day. Find out how today's teachers are promoting citizenship education in the classrooms. |