Who We Are
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States is a national association of Veterans who, as Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Guardians, and Coast Guardsmen, served this Nation in wars, campaigns, and expeditions on foreign soil or in hostile waters.
VFW Post 293 is known as "The Willamette Post" and was chartered on February 5th, 1920. We currently have over 285 members who span every major conflict from WWII to the present day.
The VFW sets itself apart from other Veterans Service Organizations in that all of its members MUST have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and either received an Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) discharge, or be currently serving
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Must have served in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters.
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Our Purpose and How We Serve
Our purposes are fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational, and are:
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to preserve and strengthen comradeship among our members;
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to assist worthy comrades;
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to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their surviving spouses and orphans;
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to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws;
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to foster true patriotism;
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to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and
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to preserve and defend the United States from all enemies.
Core Values
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Always put the interests of our members first
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Treat donors as partners in our cause
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Promote patriotism
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Honor military service
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Ensure the care of Veterans and their families
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Serve our communities
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Promote a positive image of the VFW
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Respect the diversity of Veteran opinions
Veterans serving Veterans in Eugene
We are a national service organization supporting our Veterans. As a registered non-profit 501(c)(19), our entire focus is to benefit Veterans.
Our National VFW HQ - click here
Our Oregon State Department - click here
Our District 13 - (awaiting link)
