June 14, 1775 to June 14, 2021 https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/values/ArmySongCombined.mp3
The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877 on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777.
16 June 1971-16 June 2021 marks VFW Department of Pacific District V of Thailand, Cambodia, Australia will reach it's 50th Anniversary Charter Date. Golden Anniversary Citation has been requested by District Commander Holub to Department Adjutant Watson for processing. Review District V History for past 50 years.
DPA Convention 2021 to be Virtual per DPA Cdr Stein who has informed us that despite our best efforts, including looking at alternate sites, the in-person DPA convention scheduled for Pattaya Beach on 27 June must be canceled. Instead, a virtual convention will be on 19 June @ 0830 Thailand time. We will be using the Zoom platform, a link is located on the District V calendar and in the Members only section to access. We expect the convention to last approximately two hours. Their will be reports by Council members and a few committee chairmen, but not the typical number of reports. Please provide a written copy of your report to ADJ Watson whether your present at the virtual convention or not!
In order to assist in your membership recruiting efforts during these extraordinary times, DPA Cdr Stein is announcing effective immediately and for the remainder of this term the Department will contribute $100 to your post for all new Life Members added to your rolls. We expect the Post to match the $100 DPA contribution; thereby making the Life Membership very affordable by reducing the cost by a total of $200. Expires 30 June 2021
As we're nearing the end of the Membership year, and as we approach the finish line we want to see all of our Posts doing their best to increase our membership totals. It's time to give it all we've got!
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.
Congratulations to Term 2021-2022 elected/re-elected officers of District V, the results as of 1 May 2021: Commander Randy Riggs; Senior Vice Commander William "Chappie" Chapman; Junior Vice Commander Harold "Hal" Hart; Quartermaster Manny Guarnuccio; Chaplain Edward "Ed" Sostack; Trustee 3 Year David L. Borchers; Trustee 2 Year Donald "Don" Delomba; Trustee 1 Year Dan Morgan --Again, Congratulations to the elected officers!!
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!!
First in a series of worthy News articles for Overseas Veterans
"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.
Community Service is a vital program for our VFW Posts within District V!!
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