In James’ honor, we are sponsoring an annual scholarship of $1,000 to a Special Forces Veteran who is working towards the completion of a higher education degree. This is valid until 1 June 2021!!
Commander-in-Chief Hal Roesch has laid down a challenge to all VFW Posts for the month of April 2021!
Custom Designed Plaque to be Imbedded in Benches surrounding the VFW Memorial Monument at Khanchanaburi April 2021
First in a series of worthy News articles for Overseas Veterans
District 5 Upcoming Events schedule is available for review via this website. Future event links will be provided as events get reviewed and finalized. A link is provided below to prompt you to the website location. Adminstrative Due Dates can be accessed via Members only!!
OUR MISSION: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans. OUR VISION: Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.
"In Flanders Fields the Poppies Blow..." Theses are the opening words of Col. John McCrae's immortal poem dedicated to the memory of the men and women that served, fought and died in France during World War I, the poppies of which he wrote has become the true symbol of all those who have given their lives in our nations wars.
Current detailed information is on Post 10217 website at (vfw10217.org)!! A celebration dinner event is programmed for Friday evening 30 April 2021 from 6-10PM. Guest Registration at 5:30 PM Korat Hotel. (Rescheduled event) Recent Video on Korat Air Base and 1LT Richter 1966-1967
Community Service is a vital program for our VFW Posts within District V!!
FYI District V Users: The Department of Pacific Areas website (vfwpacific.org) is officially open to review, use, and is managed by DPA Webmaster Alan "Augie" Augustine who can be contacted at augiesr@gmail.com regarding any website concerns. You can also go to "About" above click on DPA Homesite or the Button below.
for Local Situation in Thailand and also see News & Events for more info!
The Honoree's are: All of District 5 -- plus Post 12074 - Chiang Mai and Post 12146 - Ban Chang
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