VFW

The VFW traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. After chapters were formed in Ohio, Colorado and Pennsylvania, the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000. Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI Bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Hebert Kennedy VFW Post 3979, located in Cloquet, Minnesota, is dedicated to supporting veterans and veteran causes within the local community. The post offers a range of activities, including weekly bingo, pull tabs, electronic gambling, and tournaments, fostering camaraderie among members and their families. With a mission rooted in fraternal, patriotic, and charitable principles, VFW Post 3979 aims to preserve the memory of fallen comrades while assisting their families. The post serves as a welcoming space for veterans to connect, share experiences, and engage in community service. Generated from the website