VFW Post 3296 celebrates diamond
jubilee anniversary
Thomas J. Tradewell, Sr.,
National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, has announced the
presentation of a Diamond Jubilee Award citation to VFW Post 3296 in
"This is a very significant
milestone for a VFW Post," Tradewell said in announcing the award. "This Diamond
Jubilee Award recognizes dedication, determination, hard work and a lot of
patriotism. And it recognizes 75 years of serving the needs of local veterans
and their families; 75 years of service to the local community, and 75 years of
contributing to the strength, power and influence of our national organization.
In presenting this award, I send my sincere thanks and appreciation to
the members of VFW Post 3296.”
The Veterans of Foreign Wars
of the
Founded in 1899, and
chartered by Congress in 1936, the VFW is the nation's largest organization of
war veterans and is one of its oldest veterans' organizations. With 2.2 million
members, located in 7,800 VFW Posts worldwide, the VFW and its Auxiliaries are
dedicated to "honor the dead by helping the living" through veterans
service, legislative initiatives, youth scholarships, Buddy Poppy and national
military service programs.
Annually, the VFW and its
Auxiliaries contribute more than 13 million hours of community service to the
nation. For more information or how you may join this organization, visit the
VFW’s website at:
www.vfw.org.