NEWS

Teacher of the Year

The Post is looking for submissions for the new year.


Scout of the Year

The Post is looking for submissions for the new year.


Youth Scholarships

New themes for 2020-2021 announced!


Honor Flight Maine

We are looking for any WW II Veterans that are interested in a FREE trip to Washington D.C. to see their National Memorials built in honor of their service and sacrifice.


Replace Veterans' Medals, Awards, and Decorations

The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) does not issue service medals; that is a function of each military service department. Requests for the issuance or replacement of military service medals, decorations and awards should be directed to the specific branch of the military in which the veteran served. However, for cases involving Air Force and Army personnel (click here for exceptions), the NPRC will verify the awards to which a veteran is entitled and forward the request along with the records verification to the appropriate service department for issuance of the medals. Select "More" and cut and paste the link to your web browser for more info.


VFW Fundraiser w/Burger King

VFW Kicks Off Fundraiser with Participating BURGER KING® Franchisees Annual fundraiser supports America’s military families through the VFW’s Unmet Needs program


Equine Assisted Therapy- New Gloucester -Healing Through Horses

Healing Through Horses Offers equine assisted therapy and education at their New Gloucester arena. They have just completed a motorcycle fundraiser called "Horses for Heroes", with the goal of serving veterans and service members.


Can you spare an hour?

A commitment of only one or two hours a month can make a big difference in the success of our Post and our mission to serve veterans, service members, their families, and our community.


Post members attend Children's X-mass Prty

Several post members attended a children's christmas party at Clover Manor on 22 Dec 2017.


Memorial Day 2017

Ollie and Natalie Reichardt setting flags at Veterans graves on 21 May 2017.


VFW Post 1603 Donates to Firefighters Local 797 Children's fund

VFW Post 1603 Commander Howard Gooldrup presents representatives of Firefighters Local 797 a donation to support their Children's fund.


Post hosts Children's Christmas Party

The December 2016 Children's Christmas Party was a huge success


Post and Auxiliary members attend Stand Down

This year's Homeless Veterans Stand Down at Togus saw the culmination of an Eagle Scout project coordinated by our own Post Senior Vice & Service Officer Jennifer L. Lane.


New Post 1603 Website

This new website was made available by a grant from the VFW's Operation Uplink.


Wreath Across America Itinerary

Wreaths Across America itinerary has been released. This is the short version:


2024-25 Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award

This is a friendly reminder about the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award Program.


Public Servant Award Program

This is a friendly reminder about the Public Servant Award Program.


PFAS Lawsuit


The December Matching Gift package will mail on December 2nd.


VFW Joins TikTok’s 'Veteran Voices' Initiative

The VFW joins nine fellow veteran-serving organizations on TikTok to connect with and rally support for veterans


Maine Surplus Property for VSOs

Surplus Property (Maine Surplus Property) is trying to raise awareness about the opportunity for Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs)


VFW National Awards Nominations Due March 31

Call for VFW National Awards Nominations Due March 31


VFW Day of Service All American requirement

Team, you will see the Day of Service requirement has been added to the Post dashboard. This will be updated by your VFW National HQs beginning shortly as we get the sign-ups from Posts. The requirement is for our posts to sign up for the VFW Day of Service. Last year we had about 250 posts signed up to participate. Let's shatter this # this year. We as VFW HQs will then upload weekly reports to give them credit. It will be assumed they have submitted their event after completion as a community service entry through your community service system.


VFW 125th Anniversary Commemorative Post program sign up

VFW posts to get signed up to become a 125th Anniversary community


All American and All State

Just to clarify National All American State All State


VFW Disaster Relief

Departments of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee to disseminate information on the process for requesting Disaster Relief Assistance


Post Chaplins E-mail Request

National Chaplin is requesting Chaplin's email


Bingo Every Friday Night

VFW Post 4633


Click on the title below to read the full article on the VFW National website.

VFW and Columbia University Announce Military Transition Collaboration


A Thanksgiving Message from the VFW


VFW Joins TikTok's 'Veteran Voices' Initiative


VFW Action Alert: Pass the Dole Act Now


Message from the VFW National Commander on General Election Results


VFW Reminds Americans that Freedom Isn't Free


Happy Birthday, Marines!


VFW Announces National Initiative with the Grunt Style Foundation to Address Veterans' Mental Health Needs


VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month


VFW Action Alert: Keep TAP Promotion Act in Defense Bill


VFW, SVA Announce 2024/2025 Legislative Fellowship Selectees


VFW Celebrates the Navy's 249th Birthday


VFW Thanks Members Still Serving in the Wake of Disaster


Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual 'Help A Hero' Campaign to Raise $1.5 Million for Veteran Scholarships through Nov. 16


VFW Teams Up with Vetrepreneur to Aid Vets in Business Ownership


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