Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars

IAW with VFW National By Laws, all newly elected District and Post officers assume their positions after the election of VFW Department officers. That happened today at the TX VFW State Convention. As outgoing Commander of District 28 I relinquished the District Charter to my successor John Jowers and wish him, his service dog Sunny, and our 17 Post great success in the 2024-25 VFW year! :)

The Texas VFW has been instrumental in advocating for and securing state resources for Veterans that augment federal resources for decades, including the creation of the Texas Veterans Commission in 1927. Great meeting of the TVC today. Pictured with Commissioners Chuck Wright and Kevin Barber, two of the five gubernatorial appointees to the TVC. We value our partnership with the TVC.

My second order of Military Order of the Cootie (MOC-Honor Degree of the VFW) Grand of Texas Coffee! As the MOC Grand Commander of Texas I think this is "Lousy!" :) Great job Grand Sr. Vice Commander of Texas Anson Booker coordinating this partnership with Veteran/Cootie-owned Smoking Gun Coffee! Please make a purchase online which benefits the Grand of Texas. Military Order of the Cootie and its Auxiliary

At this critical time our fellow Texans need our support! Please consider helping to provide relief to those effected by the Texas Panhandle wildfires. Several affected areas have received requests on where and how donations can be made so please see the below info on how you can help make a difference.

‘Profound bond’: Hundreds gather at Tokyo air base to remember fallen Osprey aircrew More than 700 people gathered Thursday at this airlift hub for a memorial service and retreat ceremony honoring the crew of an Air Force CV-22B Osprey that crashed nearly three months ago in southern Japan, killing all aboard.

Marines fly supplies to part of Philippines reeling from floods The island of Mindanao has been reeling from the effects of heavy rain, displacing an estimated 795,000 people.

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base begins retiring A-10 fleet Davis-Monthan received its first A-10 in 1976.

In a show of support, VFW Posts from across Texas, sent teams to cook and ‘Feed the Troops,’ bringing all the fixin’s to soldiers of Texas Army National Guard as well the Texas State Guard. https://bit.ly/3wm23XT

Supreme Strides Flyer! QR code will take you to our square site which will allow you to register, and all the other cool stuff.

Are you wearing R.E.D. today?

Thanking Women Veterans for Their Service Jennifer Umland served in the Army for four years, from 1986 to 1990. She was stationed with the 101st Airborne Unit in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Umland is a Bronze Legacy Life member of VFW Post 1894 in Clinton, Missouri, and resides in the same town. As an avid supporter of the VFW, Umland is ...

It's time for the ultimate test of strength, skill, and endurance! The TXMD Best Warrior Competition is back, taking place from March 13-15, 2024 at Camp Swift. Witness our brave soldiers tackle a grueling three-day competition, testing their tactical and technical expertise through various challenges. Support our warriors by donating at www.ngat.org/best-warrior. Let’s cheer on our heroes! 🇺🇸💪