Commander Paula Jansen
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Comrades,
Our Leg team lead Maryann and I spent two days in DC walking the halls of congress, today things did not turn out as we would have hoped. Thank you all who signed the petition, signed up for the action corps alerts and reached out to your representative.
Veterans Day is an opportunity to honor the men and women who have served our country. But for those of us who have worn the uniform, November 11 is also a reminder that our responsibility to one another does not end when military service does.
Across California, veterans continue to make a difference in their communities long after their military service has ended. They are our neighbors, coworkers, teachers, business owners and community leaders. Their commitment to serving others deserves our appreciation and support, not just on Veterans Day, but throughout the year.
As State Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of California, I see firsthand the difference that support can make in the lives of veterans and their families. Through our local VFW Posts, we work every day to advocate for veterans, connect them with important resources and ensure that those who have served are never forgotten.
This Veterans Day, I encourage Californians to do more than simply say thank you. Reach out to a veteran. Listen to their story. Find ways to support veterans and their families in your community. Your local VFW Post is a great place to start.
Our veterans answered the call when our country needed them. Honoring their service means making sure we are there for them when they need us.
Going Over & Above Together
Paula Jansen
Commander
VFW Department of California
If you have received a campaign medal for overseas service; have served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea; or have ever received hostile fire or imminent danger pay, then you're eligible to join our ranks.
Priorities this year, include fully funding relevant programs, ensuring veterans and their survivors have timely access to earned benefits, to improve education benefits and to ensure timely access to high-quality health care.
VFW Service Officers located at the VA Regional Offices in San Diego and Sacramento are accredited and certified by the VA and fight for the rights of our Nation's veterans on a daily basis.
Our calendar includes information regarding upcoming National, Department, and District events, along with upcoming peer-led training, schools of instruction and zoom meetings.
Our State Chaplain has prepared multiple resources for post and district chaplains, including training guides, videos, scripts for graveside services, and information on monthly zoom classes.
Our training resources include guides for commanders, quartermasters and trustees, with additional information for officers and program chairs. It also includes school of instruction PowerPoints and more.
Numerous forms are available online, including both post and district election reports, inspection forms, bonds, membership recruitment plans, insurance solutions and a bylaws template your post can use.
Our members only page includes the department directory and rosters, our program dashboard, due dates, training attendance logs, copies of our department bylaws, budget, SOPs, and our general orders.
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