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Happy Holidays, Checkpoint readers! We hope you enjoy this installment of your Checkpoint newsletter.

We’ve got another challenge set out by the Commander-in-Chief for December 2023!

2022 Department of Defense Annual Report on Suicide in the Military provided by the Office of Force Resiliency.

The Commander has issued a membership challenge

For the month of November, Commander-in-Chief Duane Sarmiento has set out a challenge to all VFW Departments to show your leadership and motivational skills in bringing in new and reinstated members!

Suicide is a problem that touches the lives of many Americans. Many of us may know someone, such as a friend, family member, or coworker who has attempted or died by suicide. Over the past two decades, suicide rates have steadily risen in the United States. Suicide is currently ranked 10th for cause of death among all ages. It’s important for you to know that suicide is preventable. With commitment and engagement in our communities, workplaces, and homes, together we can help reduce the number of suicides.

Please take this opportunity to see what other Posts around the world are doing to better their communities

Downloadable flyer with a QR code that directs veterans and claimants to our Pact Act website

The next VFW Day of Service kicks off the first Saturday of May — May 6, 2023 — marking the start of veteran-led community service projects to take place throughout the month.

Open it up to read all about the great work of VFW Posts around the country. Enjoy the articles and remember to let us hear about the good things your Post is doing in the community. Email JDyhouse@vfw.org to share your story. Happy reading! VFW National Headquarters 406 W. 34th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64111

Starting in January 2024, VFW will gradually move to transition VFW magazine to a digital-only publication by 2028.

Invitation for August Membership Monday, August 14, 2023, 3:00 PM, EST - Topic: 2023-2023 National Membership Program

National Headquarters will match out donations. Please do what you can to support those affected by this event.

Department of Hawaii is asking for financial assistance to bring relief supplies and aide to those members and their families affected.

“We Will Never Forget” Donate Blood Today, Help Save A Hero's Life

The VFW’s story began 124 years ago this month – Sept. 29 to be exact – in Columbus, Ohio

11am to 2pm Saturday October 21, 2023 Department Hqts.

We have had an incredible start to the membership year, and thus far are on a path to growth! As part of the goal to build a stable and strong membership foundation for the future, one of the best tools we have available is Life Membership. With that in mind, Commander-in-Chief Duane Sarmiento has issued a special challenge for the month of October.

Recruit 10 or more expired members ...

Link for the Post Service Officer Training.

Open it up to read all about the great work of VFW Posts around the country. Enjoy the articles and remember to let us hear about the good things your Post is doing in the community.