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KENNETH B. KEATING VFW POST 26
OUR POST, the Lima
Bicentennial Post, was chartered on 13 September 1976 and renamed the
Kenneth B. Keating Post on 14 December 1981. The biography of
Kenneth B. Keating can be viewed
by clicking here.
For the names of VFW Post #26 Charter Members click here.
THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS: History
The American Veterans of Foreign Service (Columbus Ohio) and the National Society of the Army of the Philipines (Denver, Colorado) were organized to secure rights and benefits for veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philipines War (1899-1902). They merged in 1914 creating the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. VFW was chartered in 1936 with the mission of organizing war veterans committed to insuring the rights, remembering, sacrifices, promoting patriotism, performing community services and advocating for a strong national defense. At present, VFW Membership stands at approximately 1.8 million in all 50 states and 19 foreign countries with more than 9000 VFW posts.
ARE YOU
ELIGIBLE TO JOIN VFW?
To be eligible to join the VFW the
person must be honorably discharged from the United States
Armed Servicer, received a campaign medal for overseas service; have
served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea; or have ever
received hostile fire or imminent danger pay; then you are eligible.
The DD214 form is used to verify eligibility by submitting this form with
your application.
WHY JOIN?
Join us to become involved with insuring the rights and
proper care for all veterans and promote patriotism in our
community.
WHAT WE DO AT POST 26.
Distribute
Buddy Poppies to support our troops and provide aid and comfort to
veterans, veterans families, widows and
orphans.
Pay homage to Vets on Memorial Day and Veteran's Day, as
well as specifically honoring deceased Veterans at Memorial
Services.
Conduct the annual Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen
Scholarship Competitions at the local schools.
HOW WE FUND OUR ACTIVITIES
The Post is supported by member dues,
poppy donations, and other fundraisers.
2475 NY 65
West Bloomfield, New York
In the American Legion Post 282 Facility
Post Meeting 2nd Wednesday Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Meeting at 7:00 p.m. |
Deposit worn flags in this box. It is not for U.S. Mail!
The salvaged US Postal Box was decorated by Honeoye Falls-Lima High School art students.
Pictures of the students receiving VFW Post #26 recognition can be viewed
here.
KENNETH B. KEATING
VFW POST #26
PO BOX 361
Lima, NY 14485