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America's Navy is a force as relevant today as it's been historically significant for the last 250 years. The times may change, the threats may become more obscure, the complex nature of 21st century life may make the demand for such presence less obvious. However, now more than ever, the Navy is something to be aware of. Something to be thankful for. Something to be proud of.

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Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: developing airmen, technology to war fighting and integrating operations. These core competencies make our six distinctive capabilities possible.

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We protect the personal safety and security of our people; the marine transportation system and infrastructure; our natural and economic resources; and the territorial integrity of our nation-from both internal and external threats, natural and man-made.

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WELCOME TO LYLE RUSSELL - GALLAGHER-HANSEN VFW POST 1210

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.
 

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Commander's Corner

Commander Mark Gelhar

Hello Comrades!
 
We understand the time commitments to being an active or involved member can be overwhelming. Raising kids, kids schedules and work eat up so much of our time.
 
So we are creating some "Work from Home" opportunities. Things that would allow you to be an integral part of the Post, but on your time. If you have any computer skills at all, you could help with the newsletter, the website, making flyers for special events, helping us transform current methods of operation into spreadsheets, word docs etc. Maybe you can't committ much time now, but you are willing to help with special events like Memorial Day or Veterans Day. Maybe you have a special talent and ideas of your own to help the Post. 
 
This help could also come from Auxiliary Members. Is your spouse a member of the Auxiliary? Even if they don't have time to be an active member, they should join. 
 
Please contact us if you see any opportunities you can help with. We need to create a volunteer list of people we can call or email when we need help. That doesn't mean you are obligated to help, it just means you are willing to help if your life schedule has some open time when we call.  
 
Thank You for helping as we continue to grow Post 1210.
 
Sincerely,
 
Mark Gelhar
Commander VFW Post 1210

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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.

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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.