Clifton VFW, Post 8553, Robert E. Binford Post

09/11/2011

We will never forget those lost ten years ago today and those who have given their lives since 9/11 in defense of our country. Working together - civilians and veterans united - let us honor their legacy and the enduring spirit of freedom by building a country worthy of their sacrifice. Add your name + pledge to serve: http://iava.org/serve

In observance of 9/11, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation’s first and largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization representing veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, will unite at memorial services and service projects in tribute to 9/11 victims, their families and first-responde...

07/10/2011

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta meets with troops at Camp Eggers, Kabul, Afghanistan, July 10, 2011.

07/06/2011

Since 9/11, over 2.2 million Americans have served in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan but only eight have received our nation’s highest military honor. Each day this week we will share their stories of courage and valor in our Hall of Heroes.

07/04/2011

The Air Force's senior military officer released his vision for the future in the CSAF Vector 2011, which highlights the service's unique contributions to national security and also provides updates and the way ahead on the Air Force's priorities. "A year ago I presented a vision for

07/01/2011

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates has sent a message to every post, ship, base and installation thanking service members and their families for their service. In the message, which went out June 29, Secretary Gates said it has been "the greatest honor of my life to serve and to lea

06/21/2011

U.S. servicemembers have long been eligible to receive the Purple Heart Medal for the signature wounds of the current wars -- mild traumatic brain injuries and concussions -- but now there is more clarity on how medical criteria for the award are applied, Defense Department officials said yesterday.

06/12/2011

Dogs Are Beloved New Warriors on the Battlefield

The canine that went on the Navy Seals’ raid of Osama Bin Laden’s compound last week has generated a wave of interest in military dogs, which are on a surge into Afghanistan.

06/06/2011

The National Defense brings you exclusive interviews by Jerry Newberry with our commanders on the ground in Afghanistan: CSM Ralph Beam and Lt. Gen William Caldwell. Jerry and Randy also talk about the current state of affairs in the nation of Afghanistan.

The National Defense is the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) military-themed talk-radio program. It is the ONLY nationally syndicated talk show designed around--and for--the men and women serving in today's military forces, as well as America's veterans.

06/06/2011

67th Anniversary of Operation Overlord: June 6, 1944 (D-Day), 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight N**i Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France.

06/05/2011

All are invited for hamburger night 10 June at the VFW. Great burgers at a great price!