Joined the local VFW Tuesday night and did get welcomed in right away. Met so many veterans that were in the Vietnam, Korea, Persian Gulf wars even in Iraq and Afghanistan wars there. Luckily I brought my dd214 with me and my son was with me. I met a couple veterans that also lost limbs like me. One was a Vietnam war veteran that lost his right leg above the knee, stepped on a land mine and he wears a prosthetic leg too. Told me it was tough for him at first and he overcame it. Another one whom was also in Iraq that lost his right hand whom uses a prosthetic hand. Did have a couple drinks with them, First one I bought and one bought the 2nd one for me. My son drove home, know better not to drive after having a couple drinks. I got nailed for a DWI in 2006 first offense and learned my lesson the first time.
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Joined the VFW last night
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I had a couple uncles and cousins who were in the VFW, several current friends are members, one is an officer at one of the local VFWs. Seems like they are great social groups and offer some common support and friendship.
My dad never joined the VFW. He only joined the DAV. But other than an occasional magazine I never recall him attending any event. He did go to the veteran's hospital annually for his checkup.
My dad never joined the VFW. He only joined the DAV. But other than an occasional magazine I never recall him attending any event. He did go to the veteran's hospital annually for his checkup.
I started a friendship with that Vietnam war veteran already. I did meet one of the officers and is great guy. Said I am the mouthiest Marine veteran he has ever met and told me he was glad I joined
One of my oldest friends is an Agent Orange survivors from fighting against VietNam.
He has issues but is strong and angry. So pertty much surviving. Need the VA to help him out but has been complaining about the VA for decades.
No clue how to fix it except change the top 3 levels of management.