VFW Post #3238, Camden, De

VFW Post #3238, Camden, De Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States There was no medical care or veterans' pension for them,and they were left to care for themselves.

The VFW 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. 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 S

tates. 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. Since then, the VFW's voice had been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration, creating a GI bill for the 20th century, the development of the national cemetery system and the fight for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange and for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome. In 2008, VFW won a long-fought victory with the passing of a GI Bill for the 21st Century, giving expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. The VFW also has fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans. Besides helping fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service memorials, the VFW in 2005 became the first veterans' organization to contribute to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, which opened in November 2010. Annually, the nearly 2 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries contribute more than 8.6 million hours of volunteerism in the community, including participation in Make A Difference Day and National Volunteer Week. From providing over $3 million in college scholarships and savings bonds to students every year, to encouraging elevation of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the president's cabinet, the VFW is there.

Post Commander Todd A. Fairhurst at our Buddy Poppy event at Redners…great store that has always been great to us!
11/09/2025

Post Commander Todd A. Fairhurst at our Buddy Poppy event at Redners…great store that has always been great to us!

Some photos from the setting out of flags at the cemetery on Saturday.
11/09/2025

Some photos from the setting out of flags at the cemetery on Saturday.

11/03/2025

"There is no massive fraud going on. I take issue. Yes.” - The Honorable Cheryl Mason, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, during yesterday’ hearing in response to Senator Mazie K. Hirono's question “… so you would take issue with the Washington Post article that seems to indicate there’s massive fraud going on in the VA system?”

Watch the hearing: https://www.veterans.senate.gov/2025/10/putting-veterans-first-is-the-current-va-disability-system-keeping-its-promise

10/10/2025

Run, walk, hike, bike, roll or stroll in our Navy 2.5 mile run from anywhere in the world anytime between October 11-18!
The first 2,500 registered participants will receive a finisher’s medal! Plus, we’re giving away 250 $25 NEX gift cards AND 5 swag bags filled with $250 worth of goodies!
Register today: https://www.mynavyexchange.com/withus

10/10/2025
10/03/2025

🇺🇸 The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation! If you know a high school or middle school student interested in college scholarships, cash prizes and other incentives, tell them about the VFW’s Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship competitions!

🎯 Submit your essays to your participating VFW Post BEFORE the October 31, 2025 deadline. https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2025/3/vfw-launches-79th-annual-youth-scholarship-contests

09/29/2025

Across oceans and decades, one thing has never changed: the strength of those who wore the uniform and carried our flag abroad. 🌎🇺🇸

Today on VFW Day, we honor the veterans who turned hardship into history, service into legacy, and memories of distant battlefields into reminders of why home matters most.

To every member of the — thank you.

09/28/2025

ON THIS DAY…
In 1781, the Siege of Yorktown began.

Arguably the most important battle of the American Revolution, this surprise on the attack on the British by the Continental Army lasted three weeks and effectively ended the war with the colonies emerging victorious.

Though official surrender, negotiation of terms and the signing of the Treaty of Paris would not happen until 1783, when news of the surrender of General Cornwallis and the British Army finally reached the Prime Minister in London on November 25, he reportedly declared, “Oh God. It is all over. It is all over.”

Pictured: a Battle of Yorktown commemorative stamp from 1931.

09/26/2025

The VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" provides service members and veterans with the financial assistance they need to complete their educational goals without incurring excessive student loan debt. Scholarships are awarded to qualified applicants. It’s just another way to say “thank you” to those who fought for our freedoms.

Click here to view full scholarship details and to access the scholarship application: https://www.vfw.org/assistance/student-veterans-support

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166 Old Camden Rd
Camden, DE
19934

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