Commander Scott Huffman
Comrades,
I am humbled to represent you as your Department
Commander for 2026-2027.
I am excited for us to be "Gung-Ho” – working together
toward a common goal for the benefit of all Missouri’s veterans, their families
and our communities!
When I ran for Surgeon in 2023-2024, I promised to visit
as many of Missouri’s Veteran’s Homes and VA Hospitals as possible during my
term as Department Surgeon. That promise
was fulfilled as I visited all Missouri Veteran’s Homes and VA Hospitals during
that term. I learned much that year concerning the care our veterans received
and of the work done in local areas by our Districts and Posts.
I campaigned for Junior Vice Commander for the 2024-2025
term with an emphasis on teamwork and a belief in the VFW and Auxiliary working together!
My focus of effort then, and now, remains as
follows:
- LEGISLATIVE we must get louder with ALL voices
of the VFW and Auxiliary being involved in the legislative process;
- AUXILIARY we
must work together at every level to help our veterans and communities;
- REINVIGORATION OF POSTs we must work together to
find new and innovative activities that help bring old posts back to life and
re-engage past active members by being involved in the communities more and
assisting other groups that help veterans and their families;
- STUDENTS/SCHOOLs we must be more involved in our
schools and with educators than just our scholarship and teacher recognition
programs. Every student should have a
veteran to look up to, and every educator and administrator should have a
trusted veteran they can call.
The Great State of
Missouri is full of great veterans and together we can be greater.
I ask for your support this year as we move into a new
term.
I’m hopeful we will all be "Gung-Ho” – working TOGETHER enthusiastically
towards a common goal!
FOR VETERANS BY VETERANS!
Scott Huffman
State Commander 2026-2027
Department of Missouri
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.
Missouri sponsors two cottages at the National Home. We have an annual trip scheduled in October and sponsor the Halloween Party for the children.
The National Home has published it's 2023-24 Fund Raising Program. Please give what you can. Missouri currently sponsors 2 cottages at the Home.
A Veteran Service Officer (VSO) helps veterans, and their families navigate the complex process of applying for benefits and services from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). They assist with filing claims for disability compensation, pensions, healthcare, education benefits, and other services. VSOs also help veterans gather necessary documentation, ensure claims are properly submitted, and guide them through appeals if their claims are denied. VSO's act as advocates, making sure veterans get the benefits they are entitled to.
Reviewing Online Reports
CHAIRMEN - The reporting system will be changed to the new chairmen the week of June 15th. It will be announced when completed and to please start reviewing all online reports at least weekly! Thanks for your help.
Editorial from the Webmasters
The Department of Missouri Website is a living document dedicated to Missouri Veterans. The site is for the dissemination of news, information and ideas to the membership. With that said, we are asking members to share their activities and stories with us to pass along. We are wanting committee chairpersons to share what they are doing on a more regular basis. Receiving updates quarterly at the COA convention is fine, but it does not reflect current activities. We would like to publish a Newsletter at least Monthly to keep the membership in tune with the latest happenings. In addition, we know that several members were taking pictures at the COA. We would love to have you share them with us to post on the Department Gallery. All you need to do is email them to us with a description and we will do the rest.
Become an active participant in the Department Website. This is your chance to participate.
Randy Craig – Webmaster Ken Allison – Assistant WebmasterCurrent Department Planning Calendar
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DEPARTMENT FOOD PANTRY
The Department hosts the Mid-Mo Military Family Pantry at our Department Headquarters, 3401 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, MO. The Pantry is open on Thursdays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. However, if a veteran or his family is in immediate need, they can call the Department office at 573-636-8761 for assistance. We will do accept cold food donations.
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Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam. He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years. He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country". The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.
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