Upcoming Monthly Meetings:
April 8-
VOD & PATRIOTS PEN AWARDS W/ FOOD AND BEVERAGES FOLLOWING THE CLOSE OF THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
May 13
June 10
5PM-5:30PM for Board of Directors
5:30PM-6PM for General Membership
The City of Lowell provides U.S. Veterans two hours of free parking in its downtown metered on-street spaces. Meter enforcement will time vehicles with proper veteran license plates, from any state, for two hours in any zone before any citation is written. No need to use a kiosk or App, just park in a legal on-street space and you can park for two hours.
Important Update Regarding Military ID's:
1. If you are retired or the dependent of a retiree and still carrying a 'bluish' colored ID card you MUST get a new ID as yours will no longer be valid in January 2026. It doesn't matter whether it says "Indef" on the expiration date or not. You must get a new ID by the end of the year. We suggest you not wait until later in the year as the crush of procrastinators will no doubt be an issue. Should you have any questions, call the Hanscom AFB MA DEERS Office (Pass & ID) at: 1-781-225-1320 and/or 1-781-225-1324.
2. The Hanscom Pass & ID Office (Bldg 1305) will soon be making changes in how it handles "walk-ins" and "appointments." Previously the DEERs office only took 'walk-ins,' but the following will now be SOP for those requiring new ID cards effective Tuesday, 25 March 2025:
0800-1200 hrs. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
1200-1500 hrs. WALK-INS
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.
OUR VISION:
Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country.
OUR CORE VALUES:
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Always put the interests of our members first
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Treat donors as partners in our cause
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Promote patriotism
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Honor military service
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Ensure the care of veterans and their families
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Serve our communities
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Promote a positive image of the VFW
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Respect the diversity of veteran opinions
Services
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Developed the national cemetery system for vets
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Fought for compensation for Vietnam vets exposed to Agent Orange
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Fought for compensation for veterans diagnosed with Gulf War Syndrome
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Gives expanded educational benefits to America's active-duty service members, and members of the Guard and Reserves, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan
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Fought for improving VA medical centers services for women veterans
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Helped fund the creation of memorials for the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II and Women in Military Service
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Contributes to building the new Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial
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VA Claims & Separation Benefits
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Financial Grants
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Student Veteran Support
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VFW Mental Wellness Campaign
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Transition & Employment Services
