Mojave Desert Cross

Supreme Court Rules on Mojave Desert Cross

Decision sends case back to lower court

WASHINGTON, April 28, 2010 — After seven months of deliberation, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling to tear down a cross-shaped veterans memorial in the middle of the Mojave Desert Preserve, but the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. said there is still work to be done before the 76-year-old memorial is seen again.

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NASCAR CAMPING WORLD TRUCK SERIES “VFW 200” DEBUTS JUNE 12, 2010 AT MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY!

O.K. race fans, here’s some great news! On Saturday, June 12th, the VFW Foundation will be the title sponsor of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Michigan International Speedway titled the “VFW 200.”

IT’S OUR WAY OF SAYING THANKS TO AMERICA’S SERVICE PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES
The VFW Foundation’s involvement as the title sponsor is designed to spread positive information about the Salute to Military Families program. For more information about this program or other programs we support, visit our website at http://www.returnthefavor.org/
Also during the event weekend, the VFW Foundation has arranged to honor over 250 troops and their families members to VIP treatment on Sunday, June 13 during the feature NASCAR Sprint Cup race.
After all, it’s the VFW’s way of showing our appreciation to those who have often personally sacrificed so much for America!

EXPERIENCE THE THRILL IN PERSON

Event ticket package which is only $75 per person for both the Saturday/Sunday races.
So, mark down Saturday, June 12th and Sunday, June 13th on your calendar. Watch two great NASCAR races and support a great cause. Hope to see many VFW members at this event! – For those folks not in the Michigan area this race will also be televised via the Speed Channel.

STATE CONVENTION REP

GLEN M. GARDNER, JR.

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 2008-2009

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE U.S.

Glen Gardner was elected Commander-In-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States on August 21, 2008, at the VFW 109th national convention, held in Orlando, Fla.

Glen Served in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1966-1970. He served as an aircraft mechanic with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Aircraft Group 12 in Chu Lai, Vietnam, 1968-69.

Glen is a life member of Post 3359 Garland, TX.

Glen served as Adjutant/Quartermaster for the Department of Texas, 1984-2006.

ATTENTION WOMEN VETERANS YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

Women Veterans VA Health Care and VA Disability Claim

The VFW is interested in the timeliness, quality, and accessibility of health care female veterans are receiving at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care facilities. We would also like to know if VA is meeting your expectation of privacy during both office check-in and during the actual physical examination. We are seeking comments regarding experiences you have encountered both negative and positive. Please send to vfw@vfw.org, using the subject line Female Veteran Concerns. In addition, if you have questions about your VA disability claim please contact us at the same email address listed above.