9/11 Monument Project

We have a welcomed addition to our planned 9/11 Memorial. Donations are being accepted to offset the costs of the monument and site development. A dedication ceremony is being planned for September 11th.

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Veteran Designation DL

A new law has made it easy to get Veteran distinction on your next IL Driver's License.

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American Forces Travel

Travel benefits are now extended to Disabled Veterans, Purple Heart Recipients, former Prisoners of War and Primary Family Caregivers.

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TLS Veterans

This nonprofit organization is dedicated to assisting Veterans and their families. See their website at www.tlsveterans.org. A Lake County office is coming soon.

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VAC News

If you have an email, sign up for the Veterans Assistance Commission News. The news contains a lot of information and helpful links for Veterans. Use the link below to sign up.

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Buddy Poppies

"To honor the dead by helping the living." The Buddy Poppy - small red flower symbolic of the blood shed in World War I. With help from the VFW, the "Little Red Flower" continues to benefit the needy. Thanks to the Zion and Winthrop Harbor communities for your donations during our most recent drive. 100% collected goes towards Veteran support.

Free Legal Advice

Do you need legal advice but don't know where to turn? Illinois Armed Forces Legal Aid Network (AFLAN) can help.

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Service Records

If you need access to your service records, start here.

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BURN PIT EXPOSURE

Are Burn Pits the Agent Orange for the Nation’s Youngest Veterans? If you feel you have been exposed while on active duty, you are encourage to get your name on the National registry.

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WE REMEMBER

God Bless all the active duty service men and women stationed around the world. We are grateful for those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Veteran Outreach

Coming home doesn't mean the battle is over. With over 10 times the amount of veterans lost to suicide than to combat operations in the same time period, there has never been a more important time to TAKE A STAND and DO something to support our veterans!! If you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD, we have people that have shared a similar experience and are ready to help.

Membership

As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group. Stop by the post if you are interested in joining.

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WELCOME TO WINTHROP HARBOR MEMORIAL POST

Closed until further notice.
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

Announcements

The canteen is closed until further notice based on state mandate.  We appreciate your patronage and look forward to reopening as soon as we can.
 

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

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Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

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Post News

Important Info for Post7448 Members

Come Visit Our Post

Welcome to the post. You must be 21 years or older to enter the canteen area.

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Veterans Assistance Commission

Here in Lake County, Illinois, we appreciate the dedication and commitment of the men and women who have served in the United States Military. In honor of your service, we have numerous resources to help support you and your families. You have served your country; now let us work for you.

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District News

Important Info for District 5 Members

Winthrop Harbor Post Bartenders Support Local Schools

The Bartenders of VFW Post 7448 made a huge impact on the community for the new school year.

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119th VFW National Convention Information

119th VFW National Convention, July 21-25, 2018

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Pays Its Respects to the Fallen During Memorial Day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - In recognition of Memorial Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) honors the legacy of the men and women who s...

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2020 National Publications Contest Winners Named

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 20, 2020) - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has announced the winners of the 2020 Nati...

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OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.