National Home Trip 2025

Time to get ready for the next road trip to the National Home. Get your costumes ready and bring the good cheer.

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2025 Fall C of A

Department of Missouri VFW & Auxiliary 2025 Fall C of A Home Coming Event. Click on the below tab for more detailed information.

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Missouri Night Out

We are planning a Missouri Night Out at the National Convention Saturday August 9th at 6:30pm. It will be about $20.00 a person, possibly a little less than that if we raise more money. It's smoked meats, and sides. It will be at a local post in Columbus, Ohio. We are working on transportation. It's only 10 min from the hotel. Please RSVP to me for now hqangela@movfw.org. I need a head count right now but will send an official form later for your payment when I know for sure the cost. Thank you!!

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Action Corp

The VFW Action Corps is our national grassroots advocacy network comprised of more than 300,000 VFW members and patriotic supporters of veterans. This group stays up-to-date on the issues facing our veterans, our military and their families, standing ready to email, write, call and visit our nation’s lawmakers to make their voices heard. The VFW Action Corps is free and open to all patriotic Americans who care about the military and veterans’ communities. Join the VFW Action Corps today and add your voice to the thousands of veterans’ advocates making a difference every day, and if you’re already a member of the VFW Action Corps, encourage your friends and neighbors to join the effort!

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VFW Checkpoint News

Current issue of the VFW Checkpoint News

Checkpoint Document

VFW MAGAZINE

Keep up to date with the latest information for VFW National. You can read the latest copy of the VFW Magazine and look at past editions at the link provided.

VFW Magazine

2025 Buddy Poppy Display Program

Get ready for the new Buddy Poppy Display contest for 2025. Be sure and read the additional memo at: https://movfw.org/uploads/documents/Programs/25BPDisplayContestMemo.pdf

Display Contest RulesDisplay Entry Form

National Council of Administrators Monthly Update

National COA Monthly Update. The current update for June 13, 2025

Current Update

VOD-PP 2025-2026 Competition

VFW launches the 79th Annual Youth Scholarship Contests. Middle and high school students compete for share of awards totaling $2.4 million. Entry deadline is October 31, 2025. Student entries may be submitted (along with a completed entry form) to their local participating VFW post. On-line version of the announcement can be viewed at https://vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2025/3/vfw-launches-79th-annual-youth-scholarship-contests

Voice of Democracy Entry FormPatriots Pen Entry Form

Scouting

Some of our earliest ties to the community involve youth groups and perhaps none are stronger or more lasting than the relationship between the VFW and America's scouting organizations. In fact, our partnership with the Boy Scouts of America dates back to 1915 when VFW Post 2100 helped to establish Troop 1 in Everett, Washington. Our Scout of the Year program provides members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to be recognized for their standout citizenship, patriotism and love of country.

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No One Does More For Veterans
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.
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Commander's Corner

Commander Quincy Myrick

It has been busy and wonderful all at the same time.  Missouri leadership has been attending District SOIs and meetings. The feedback has been very good, keep up the good work. President Patti Burge, Chairperson Andre' KillKelley, and I attended the National Home 100th Anniversary Bash. It was a wonderful event and great to see so many people there to celebrate. In July I helped out at the Jefferson County Fair VFW booth, four Posts joined together to make it a great success. If you have the opportunity to do an event like this, I highly encourage it. The huge highlight recently was the National Convention in Columbus OH. Columbus is the birthplace of the VFW and we were honored to be there. Missouri had a good delegation and took care of business. There were long days and was quite a bit of discussion on a few by-laws and propositions. Members do have a say and are heard - democracy in progress. Two historical events took place. Our new Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Corey Geisler was nominated from the floor and won. We also elected the first woman Commander-in-Chief, Carol Whitmore. If you haven't heard her acceptance speech, I suggest you listen to it. Commander Whitmore is a Veteran first and represents all Veterans. Highlights from the convention are available on www.vfw.org  (Media&events/126th VFW National Convention) The election is in 1 of 9 (you can see your delegate votes being cast at 1:42:47) The Patriotic Parade is in 2 of 9 and the vote for by-law amendment is in 3 of 9 and your delegate votes are cast at 1:27:05. I look forward to seeing what this year will bring. 
 
 
In Service To Veterans,
Quincy Myrick
Commander
Department of Missouri
Veterans of Foreign Wars

2025 National Home Bus Trip

2025 Annual National Home Department of Missouri VFW & Auxiliary Trip.  For trip agenda please please stand by

Bus Trip Form

2025 NH Golf Tournament

Charity Golf Tournament - Benefiting the VFW National Home. Download the flyer for more information.

Tournament Flyer

National Home Brochure

Missouri sponsors two cottages at the National Home.  We have an annual trip scheduled in October and sponsor the Halloween Party for the children.

BROCHURE

Help the National Home

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.

HELP THE HOME

Department VSO Information

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.

VSO Referral Form - Fillable

Certified VSO's 07-21-2025

Veteran Service Officers

Randy Tolliver - VFW Report

Randy Tolliver District 8 weekly "VFW Report” with Alan Smith of the Dockins Broadcast Group.
August 11th Report

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Department Gallery

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Reviewing Online Reports 

 
CHAIRMEN - The reporting system has been changed to the new chairmen.  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 Webmaster

 
 

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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.  


IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

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.


There is a new cartoon everyday.

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District 8 Newsletter #54 08-07-2025

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VFW Elects Carol Whitmore as New National Commander

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Carol Whitmore of Des Moines, Iowa, was elected today as the new national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wa...

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VFW Presents Acclaimed John A. Biedrzycki Award

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has selected Army Desert Storm Veteran Belinda Boldoe as its 2024-2025 John A....

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