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Introduction to MaineVFW.org
The Department of Maine , Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States was established in 1921. Our first Department Commander was Edward E. Philbrook who served from 1921-1922.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States traces its roots back to 1899 when veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (1899-1902) founded local organizations to secure rights and benefits for their service: Many arrived home wounded or sick. There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them, and they were left to care for themselves. In their misery, some of these veterans banded together and formed organizations with what would become known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States . After chapters were formed in Ohio , Colorado and Pennsylvania , the movement quickly gained momentum. By 1915, membership grew to 5,000; by 1936, membership was almost 200,000.

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Department Commander Sandy Peterson, Department President Yvonne Brooker,

Department Sr. Vice Commander Kevin Woodward, Department Commander Peterson’s wife Ann and Department Chaplain Charles Warden march in the Patriotic Rally during the

111th Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana August 24, 2010

“NO VETERAN LEFT BEHIND”

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AUBURN VFW POST 1603 WINS TOP AWARD

The Capt Frank W. Hulett VFW Post 1603 & it's Ladies Auxiliary of 588 Minot Ave., came back from the National VFW Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana with the 2009-2010 OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE POST AWARD for MAINE. This was presented to Post Commander Keith Davis and Community Service Chairman Arthur J. Roy, PSC by the Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Thomas J. Tradewell, Sr. A lot of hard work went in to obtaining this Award and the Post Members are very proud. Pictured from left to right are: Arthur J. Roy, Post Community Activities Chairman, Thomas J. Tradewell, Sr., Commander-in-Chief, and Keith Davis, Post 1603 Commander. Any Veteran that served overseas and received a Campaign Medal may contact Arthur if you wish to become a member of the VFW.