In less than three years, our post will proudly celebrate 100 years of service in the community. This incredible milestone is a testament to our continued dedication to veterans and the community.
Since our founding, one thing has always remained the same: we are a group of veterans of foreign wars committed to helping our fellow veterans and supporting our local community
VFW National Legislative Director Patrick Murray testified at a hearing on pending legislation before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
Among several important issues, the proposals included prohibiting predatory claims practices and the recent massive layoffs within VA.
“Reduction in Force efforts should not be bluntly used to satisfy an arbitrary budget goal,” Murray said.
“VA should always be fully staffed with competent and capable employees to serve the men and women who have earned their health care and benefits.”
Upcoming Events
We have some exciting events lined up, and we would love for you to join us:
Annual Golf Outing: Mark your calendars for our annual golf outing at Christman’s Windham House on May 30. It’s going to be a fantastic day of golf, fun, and camaraderie. For more information or to register, email us at vfwpost1545@gmail.com.
Pancake Breakfast: On Sunday, March 30, from 8 AM to Noon, we will be hosting our popular pancake breakfast. Join us for a delicious meal including pancakes, bacon, sausage, fresh fruit, coffee, and juice. Blueberry pancakes will also be available. As always, the breakfast will be by goodwill offering.
At our last meeting we passed a motion to move our meeting day from second Wednesday to the second Thursday of the month to accommodate members.
I bring you information regarding POW/MIA to let everyone know how great that these men and women are accounted for after giving the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This week :
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Army Cpl. Billie C. Driver, 18, of Dallas, Texas, killed in action during the Korean War, was accounted for Sept. 9, 2024. In September 1950, Driver was assigned to E Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Eighth U.S. Army Korea. He was killed in action when his unit engaged in combat actions with the North Korean People’s Army in the vicinity of Kumbwa-dong, Republic of Korea, on Sept. 5. Due to intense fighting in the area, his body could not be recovered at that time. The exact circumstances of his death were unknown. On Oct. 30, 1950, Unknown Remains X-96 Taegu #2 (X-96) was recovered near the village of Namwon-dong, along with nine other sets of remains. Two sets of remains were initially identified by American Graves Registration Service personnel, and later another six were identified. The two remaining sets could not be identified, and they were subsequently buried as Korean War Unknowns in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, known as the Punchbowl, in Honolulu. To identify those remains as Driver’s, scientists from DPAA used dental and anthropological analysis, as well as other circumstantial evidence. Additionally, scientists from the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System used mitochondrial genome DNA sequencing analysis. Driver’s name is recorded on the Courts of the Missing at the Punchbowl, along with the others who are still missing from the Korean War. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for. Driver will be buried in Dallas, Texas on a date yet to be determined.
Please keep all veterans and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in your thoughts and prayers. God Bless America.
Marc Farmilette – Past Commander.
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