VFW Post 9483 Webster, NY

VFW Post 9483 Webster, NY The VFW is a nonprofit veterans service organization composed of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces.

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. 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 a

nd 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. 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 1.7 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.

Inside the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument - Cleveland… what a beautiful tribute!
05/24/2025

Inside the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument - Cleveland… what a beautiful tribute!

Out distributing Poppies at Lowe's Home Improvement in Webster. Such a nice display they do for Memorial Day.
05/24/2025

Out distributing Poppies at Lowe's Home Improvement in Webster. Such a nice display they do for Memorial Day.

Decorating graves
05/17/2025

Decorating graves

Decorating graves
05/17/2025

Decorating graves

05/04/2025

Honor Flight - Welcome home!

Honor Flight - Welcome home!
05/04/2025

Honor Flight - Welcome home!

05/04/2025

HONOR FLIGHT

This Sunday Mission 88 (58 vets)
DEPARTURE: May 3, 2025 at 6 AM, ROC Airport
WELCOME HOME: Sunday, May 4, 2025
AIRPORT CELEBRATION: Between 12:30 and 1:45 PM
FLIGHT INFO: Arrival 11:50 AM May 4th on Southwest Airlines Flight #1447 at ROC Airport
Let's welcome these vets home.

Get your Poppies and help support Veterans.
05/03/2025

Get your Poppies and help support Veterans.

04/22/2025

REMINDER:

Please attend the upcoming meeting for a Veterans Tax Break at the Webster School Board meeting tonight . We need have a strong show of support for this project. Many veterans worked hard on this and just by your presence will show the Board that our veterans deserve this.

Meeting Details:
📅 Date: April 22, 2025
🕕 Time: 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Spry Middle School, 119 South Ave., Second Floor

Thank you for your continued dedication and service. Please wear your VFW Cap.

Lane Corson
VFW Post 9483

04/16/2025

Dear VFW Members,
Our Post would like to invite you to attend the upcoming Webster School Board meeting to show your support for a proposed veterans tax exemption. Your presence would be greatly appreciated and will help demonstrate the importance of recognizing and supporting our local veterans.
Meeting Details:
📅 Date: April 22, 2025
🕕 Time: 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Spry Middle School, 119 South Ave., Second Floor
This is an opportunity to stand together in support of a cause that honors your service and the service of fellow veterans in our community. We hope to see you there.
Thank you for your continued dedication and service. Please wear your VFW Cap.

Rochester First did a story on our 2024 Patriots Pen winner, too
12/14/2024

Rochester First did a story on our 2024 Patriots Pen winner, too

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Presenting Zane Bianchi - our Posts winner of the 2024 Patriots Pen challenge. Congratulations Zane!
12/14/2024

Presenting Zane Bianchi - our Posts winner of the 2024 Patriots Pen challenge. Congratulations Zane!

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Webster, NY
14580

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+15856712302

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