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Veteran Outreach

Coming home doesn't mean the battle is over. With over 10 times the amount of veterans lost to suicide than to combat operations in the same time period, there has never been a more important time to TAKE A STAND and DO something to support our veterans!! If you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD, we have people that have shared a similar experience and are ready to help.

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

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WELCOME TO LT. MARION C. CRANEFIELD POST

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

Announcements

The V - Post 1318 - Calendar - May 2026

Post 1318 - Newsletter - April - June 2026

Saturday 5/23/26 - Guitars for Vets - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Saturday 5/25/26 - Memorial Day Lunch - 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday, 9/19/26 - Walk for Warriors - Register

Vets On the Fly - Wednesday nights - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Trivia - Thursday nights - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Fish Fry - Fridays - 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Karaoke - Friday nights - 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm

WACKO (our name for BINGO) - Sundays - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm


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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

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Important Info for Post1318 Members

2026 Memorial Day Ceremony - Madison Veterans Council

Union Rest in Madison's Forest Hill Cemetery. The VFW 1318 Band will start at 9:15 AM and the formal Ceremony will begin at 10:00 AM.

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2026 Fitchburg Memorial Day Observance

The City of Fitchburg Memorial Day Public Observance at Gorman Wayside Veterans Memorial Park. VFW 1318 Band Music will begin at 12:15 p.m. Observance will begin at 12:30 p.m.

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Statewide News

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VA Calling for a Pause on VA-Backed Loan Foreclosures

VA has released the official guidance to mortgage servicers calling for a pause on foreclosures on VA-backed loans. VA expects that any foreclosures filed since November 17, 2023 will be put on hold, along with any other in-process or upcoming foreclosures on VA-backed loans. The foreclosure process will be paused for these Veterans through May 31, 2024, giving additional time to these veterans to find solutions to stay in their homes. Veterans who are struggling with VA-backed mortgage payments can visit the VA Housing Assistance website https://www.va.gov/housing-assistance/ or call VA at 877-827-3702 for assistance.

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VA Mail Order Pharmacy During Holiday Season

A reminder to our veterans that VA is focused on ensuring prescriptions are delivered in a timely manner throughout the holidays.

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Applauds Federal Court Ruling Against Veterans Guardian

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) welcomed a major federal court ruling in North Carolina finding that claims consul...

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VFW Mourns the Loss of Diane Carlson Evans, Vietnam Women's Memorial Founder

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) mourns the loss of Diane Carlson Evans, founder of the Vietnam Women's Memorial an...

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OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.