Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Oregon

Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Oregon Our Mission: To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities.

To advocate on behalf of all veterans.

06/14/2026

June 14 — Flag Day

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the American flag — a symbol recognized around the world for freedom, sacrifice, and resilience.

Whether your flag flies in front of your home, your post, or your business, take a moment today to reflect on the generations who served under those colors.

Drop a photo of your flag display in the comments — we’d love to see how you’re honoring Flag Day.



— Department of Oregon, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

06/06/2026

June 6 — D-Day

82 years ago today, history changed forever.

On June 6, 1944, brave Allied service members landed on the beaches of Normandy during the Normandy landings and began the long road toward victory in Europe.

Today we pause to remember the courage shown that day and honor all who served during World War II.

If you have a family member who served during WWII, share their name or story below so we may remember them together.


— Department of Oregon, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

Attention Post, District, and Department Commanders!As we approach the end of the 2025–2026 Membership Year, we are prep...
06/04/2026

Attention Post, District, and Department Commanders!
As we approach the end of the 2025–2026 Membership Year, we are preparing to recognize those who have earned All-American honors. If your Post, District, or Department has met the requirements, please make sure your cap size is on file.

To update your cap size:
- Log in to vfw.org
- Select "Online Membership System (OMS)" under Membership Quick Links
- Under Personal Services, click "Cap Size"
- Select your cap size and style, then click Submit

This information is needed to order All-State and All-American caps.

Please remember that reaching 101% membership does not automatically qualify a Post for All-State or All-American recognition. Be sure to review your Department Membership Program and the National Membership Program for complete qualification requirements.

Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and hard work as we continue striving toward our membership goals and finish the year strong!

05/25/2026

Today, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Oregon honors and remembers the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to our nation.

Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer. It is a solemn day of remembrance for those who never made it home — the heroes who sacrificed everything to protect the freedoms we enjoy today.

As we gather with family and friends, we encourage all Oregonians to take a moment to reflect on the true meaning of this day and remember the fallen and the families they left behind.

We will never forget their service, sacrifice, and devotion to our country.

Veterans of Foreign Wars
Department of Oregon

05/08/2026

Today, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Oregon commemorates VE Day — Victory in Europe Day.

On May 8, 1945, N**i Germany’s unconditional surrender officially took effect, bringing an end to World War II in Europe. We honor the courage, sacrifice, and determination of the Allied forces whose service secured victory and helped preserve freedom around the world.

Today, we remember the millions who served, the families who sacrificed at home, and those who never returned. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Veterans of Foreign Wars
Department of Oregon

05/05/2026

Late Post:

Training Tuesday is tonight. May 5th,
Time: 7pm
Topic: Zeffy

05/04/2026

VA Portland Health Care System's Chaplain Service invites you to attend a memorial service where will be honoring the lives of all Veterans who died in our facilities over the previous 6 months.

The memorial service will be held in-person in the VA Portland Auditorium (second floor) on Monday, May 11, 2026 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. PST with the option to join virtually as well. This gathering is open to all VA staff members as well as Veterans’ loved ones.

The service is facilitated by Chaplain Service with help from the Palliative Care Team, Decedent Affairs, and Survivor Assistance and Memorial Support (SAMS). Those attending virtually can join on Microsoft Teams by using the QR code in the attached flyer, adding the attached .ics file to your Outlook calendar, or clicking the information below:

Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2807957919482?p=ezWTpkqztRoVlwF2iY
Meeting ID: 280 795 791 948 2
Passcode: 8RH2Fu9Y

Dial in by phone
+1 872-701-0185,,471907041 # United States, Chicago
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 471 907 041 #

Please direct questions or requests for special accommodations to [email protected], and we will be glad to assist you. For Veterans’ privacy, this service will not be recorded.

04/22/2026

T-Minus 5 days and COUNTING until our Annual Spring Fling event on Saturday, April 25th from 1000-1400 here at the Oregon Veterans' Home of Lebanon! We cannot wait to see all of your happy faces enjoying the day with our Veteran Residents. This year we are partnering with Adair Living History to bring you a Military History related theme.

Please make sure to follow our page and check for updates on the event including vendor information, raffles, displays and MORE! (The event page for this event got some spam posts, so updates will now be posted on our official page).

There's still room for some classic vehicles! Text or email Recreation Director, Bess Nichols to register your vehicle- the classic car cruise in is one of the BEST parts of the day for our Vets and their families! 541-409-6569 or [email protected]

SEE YOU SOON!

01/13/2026

VFW Mid-Winter Conference – Seaside, Oregon
Address: 415 First Ave, Seaside, OR 97103
Schedule (as of Jan 12, 2026)
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Friday, January 16, 2026
• 3:00 PM: Hotel check-in
• 6:00 – 8:00 PM: Meet & Greet for National Reps/VIPs (Rivers Inn)

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Dress Code: Line Officers: Black & White, Attendees: Business Casual (Slacks/Polos)

• Vendor Tables: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Main Lobby)
• Banquet Ticket Table: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Lobby)
• Department Officer & Committee Member Photos (For department website): 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM (Upstairs)

• 9:00 – 10:15 AM: Joint Opening (Main Hall)
• Business Session: Starts 15 min after end of Joint Opening
VFW: Upstairs Rooms A & B
• 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM: Lunch on your own (local restaurants nearby)
• 1:30 – 3:45 PM: VFW Training (Upstairs)
See below Training Topics and Q & A information
• 4:00 – 4:45 PM: Banquet Practice
• 5:45 PM: Processional Line Up
• 6:00 – 9:00 PM: Awards Banquet

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Dress Code: Business casual / Commanders’ shirt / Casual travel clothes

• 8:00 – until all business is complete (plan for 3 hrs min): Council of Administration (Rooms A/B Riverside)

Training Topics
• Session 1 - 1:30 to 2:15
• Room A: Guitar for Vets with Comrade Welch
• Room B: How to move around on the Oregon and National websites with Comrade Dearman
• Session 2 - 2:30 to 3:40
• Room A: Commander's Slides with Commander Little, and then Membership via Memstats with Comrade Welch
• Room B: OMS and Members Only dashboard functions with Comrade Dearman interspersed with Commander's Slides with Commander Little.
• Room C: Quartermaster Training with Comrade Olmstead and then Commander’s Slides with Commander Little.
Q & A Session: open door & open floor in each room until 4 PM

Address

880 Liberty Street NE
Salem, OR
97301

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