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.


Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance

For the anniversary of September 11, 2001


National POW/MIA Recognition Day

National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on the third Friday in September. It honors those who were prisoners of war (POWs) and those who are still missing in action (MIA). It is most associated with those who were POWs during the Vietnam War. National Vietnam War Veterans Day is March 29, the date in 1973 when the last US combat troops departed the Republic of Vietnam.


Bingo Every Friday Night

VFW Post 4633


SUPPORTING VETERANS’ Resilience Symposium

SUPPORTING VETERANS’ JOIN US! September 11, 2024 • 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. University of Southern Maine’s Portland Campus - Hannaford Hall Book your seats today


State President Testimonial Social Hour and Banquet

Deadline for Banquet Ticket is 15 September 2024 *No tickets will be sold after the deadline – Tickets will not be held without payment* There will be no refunds on banquet tickets. Send ticket requests to: Carl Lambert – (207) 907-5584 576 Prescott Road, Manchester, ME 04351 Make your check payable to “Department of Maine VFW”


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

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


VFW 2024 National Youth Scholarship Winners Named


VFW Celebrates Women's History Month


VFW DAV and PVA Release Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Action Alert: Claim Sharks Are Illegal