Veterans News Bureau

WASHINGTON (September 10, 2010)- Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced today that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a nearly $13 million construction contract for gravesite expansion at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. “Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery is one of our oldest and most treasured national shrines,” said Secretary Shinseki. “Through this development project, we will be able to continue serving Veterans of Missouri and Illinois and their families.” The contract was awarded to U.S. Builders Group, a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business from Detroit, in the amount of $12,997,000. The project was designed by [...]

Members of the VFW Post 5443 of Kennett, including, from left, Steve Williams, Mike Mowrer, Ron Myers, and Phillip Greenway, begin sorting bricks from the post's recent project. (Staff photo by George Anderson) On Wednesday, Sept. 8, members of the Kennett Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5443 gathered near the War Memorial at the Dunklin County Courthouse to begin sorting the bricks from the post's recent project. For the project, the VFW sold engraved bricks that could be inscribed with the veteran's name and information, that will be placed around the Dunklin County War Memorial. According to VFW member [...]

The Replicas are a singing group from Sikeston area that sing a medley of patriotic songs…in this case at a ceremony at the Traveling Wall in Sikeston on September 9, 2010. Very nice ladies who really added a patriotic touch to the ceremonies held in Sikeston, MO. Olin Parks, MO Sr-Vice Cdr

The Replicas are a singing group from Sikeston area that sing a medley of patriotic songs…in this case at a ceremony at the Traveling Wall in Sikeston on September 9, 2010. Very nice ladies who really added a patriotic touch to the ceremonies held in Sikeston, MO. Olin Parks, MO Sr-Vice Cdr

The Replicas are a singing group from Sikeston area that sing a medley of patriotic songs…in this case at a ceremony at the Traveling Wall in Sikeston on September 9, 2010. Very nice ladies who really added a patriotic touch to the ceremonies held in Sikeston, MO. Olin Parks, MO Sr-Vice Cdr

The Traveling Wall at Sikeston, MO…a very touching moment for many of us…the community at-large did a wonderful job of preparing the site with several volunteers on site to help visitors. The Wall will be at Sikeston Thursday (9/9), Friday (9/10), Saturday (9/11), and Sunday (9/12). Many thanks to everyone who had a hand in this remembrance of our VietNam warriors…..Olin Parks, MO Sr-Vice Cdr

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In accordance with state law, the United States and Missouri flags at all government buildings statewide will be flown at half-staff on Saturday to honor those who died in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. “September 11 has become a day of remembrance of the events of that terrible day nine years ago, and a day of resolve for the people of the United States to protect the freedoms we enjoy,” Gov. Jay Nixon said. “We honor those who lost their lives on that day, and we renew our support for the men and women [...]

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The remains of Staff Sergeant James Ide were escorted home today with a large procession led by members of the Patriot Guard. As the procession traveled South on Highway 67 near Victoria Road, the northbound shoulder was full of vehicles stopped to pay their respects as the procession made its way to De Soto. Ide was a 1997 graduate of De Soto High School and had served two tours in Iraq and one year in Korea before his most recent service in Afghanistan. At the intersection of Highway 110 and Upper Plattin Road, two solitary women, one on each side [...]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Gov. Jay Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at state buildings in all 114 counties and the City of St. Louis be flown at half-staff on Sept. 10 to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Staff Sergeant James R. Ide V. Staff Sergeant Ide, age 32, of Festus, was a soldier in the United States Army serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He died on Aug. 29 of injuries sustained when insurgents attacked his unit. In addition, Gov. Nixon has ordered that the U.S. and Missouri flags at all state [...]

Viewing for Nadine will be Friday from 1PM to 4PM at Murphy's Funeral Home

Just a reminder that the United States Flag will be at half-staff on Saturday, September 11, from sunrise to sunset, in recognition of Patriot Day. Thank you! Tammy Beauchamp, Programs Coordinator
VFW National Headquarters
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VFW Post 5896 Commander Dwain Asberry (right) at the September Post meeting presented Tony Carroll (left) with his Past Post Commander's Pin. Tony Carroll was VFW Post 5896 Commander for two consecutive terms from 2008 to 2010 and served with honor being awarded All State Post Commander and appointed National Aide-de-Camp to the VFW Commander-in-Chief. Commander Dwain Asberry thanked Tony Carroll for his service to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

Agent Orange Final Rule, Federal Register August 31, 2010 Filed under: Uncategorized – Tags: 2010; Parkinson's; ischemic heart disease; hairy cell leukemia;, agent orange; federal register; August 31 – veteran claims @ 4:09 pm From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access ———————— DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 38 CFR Part 3 RIN 2900-AN54 Diseases Associated With Exposure to Certain Herbicide Agents (Hairy Cell Leukemia and Other Chronic B-Cell Leukemias, Parkinson’s Disease and Ischemic Heart Disease) AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Final rule. ———————— SUMMARY: This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adjudication regulations concerning presumptive service connection [...]

According to Federal Law, the Veterans of Foreign Wars cannot legally endorse candidates. To overcome the legal challenges of influencing on Capitol Hill, the organization established a Political Action Committee- a separate, nonpartisan organization charged with the single task of working in Congress to support candidates who share our views about key veterans’ military and defense issues. The VFW-PAC is established to promote and facilitate the accumulation and distribution of voluntary contributions from employees and members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its subordinate units, (Posts, Districts, County Councils, Departments, Ladies Auxiliary and Military Order [...]

The deadline for advertising in the next edition is this Friday September 10th. Our newspaper is a quarterly that is mailed to all 30,000 of our members here in NC. Go here for rates: http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/advertisehere/ You can call (336) 987-3253 with any questions or for help getting your ad placed. Creative ad design is included at no cost.

The deadline for advertising in the next edition is this Friday September 10th. Our newspaper is a quarterly that is mailed to all 30,000 of our members here in NC. Go here for rates: http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/advertisehere/ You can call (336) 987-3253 with any questions or for help getting your ad placed. Creative ad design is included at no cost.

The deadline for advertising in the next edition is this Friday September 10th. Our newspaper is a quarterly that is mailed to all 30,000 of our members here in NC. Go here for rates: http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/advertisehere/ You can call (336) 987-3253 with any questions or for help getting your ad placed. Creative ad design is included at no cost.

WASHINGTON September 7, 2010 — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is strongly against the “Burn a Koran Day” that has been proposed by Pastor Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Fla., to occur this Saturday on the ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attack. VFW National Commander Richard L. Eubank, a retired Marine and Vietnam combat veteran from Eugene, Ore., said this self-serving act to burn another religion’s holy book will fuel anti-American sentiment for years, and directly endanger our troops and destroy the goodwill that they have built throughout the world’s [...]