REAL ID

By not obtaining your Illinois REAL Id by October 2020, you will face travel and access restrictions. If you do not possess a valid passport, you will not be able to travel on airplanes. You will also not be able to access military bases or secure federal facilities. Take action sooner than later.

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Christmas With Elvis

Oscar Wylde will be returning on December 13th. The shows start at 8 pm. Don't miss your chance to enjoy some golden oldies for the holiday season.

Boxes for the Brave

Thank you for your support in care package donations. Due to the local generosity, the goal of 40 care packages was reached. Our troops will appreciate the donated items while deployed around the world. It means a lot to them.

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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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Bar Bingo

Bar Bingo is free, free, free!. Every Saturday, you will have a chance to win big! There are 10 games from 6-8 pm. You must have your players pack by the 6th game to participate, so show up early.

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

Open 9am to Close.
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

It's breakfast season.  It's held the first Sunday of the month unless otherwise specified.
 
The Queen of Hearts drawing is held Monday/Wednesday at 6 pm and Friday at 7 pm.
 
Bar Bingo is free and is held every Saturday from 6-8 pm.
 

News & Events

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Membership Details

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.

Assistance & Benefits

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 Celebrates the Service, Sacrifice of All Veterans

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - To the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Monday, November 11 means, and always will mean, more to the more than 1.6 mil...

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VFW Witnesses Landmark Presidential Signing of the POW MIA Flag Act

WASHINGTON - Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) stood in solidarity with fellow members of the Veterans Service Organization (VSO) community as President ...

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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.