Articles with the Tag: VFW
Missing limbs and scarred skin of veterans are the undeniable visual reminders to be thankful for the sacrifice of service men and women who paid the cost of war. The invisible wounds are sometimes more difficult to heal, and are more often ignored or misunderstood as soldiers return home. At an ...
On Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund unveiled a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., designed to travel to communities throughout the United States. The traveling exhibition, called “The Wall That Heals,” allows veterans a chance to view the...
After five months of walking, Sgt. Chuck Lewis crossed into the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee Sunday, ready to tackle the final leg of a more than 3,300-mile walking journey to raise awareness about veteran’s mental health. Lewis, a Ronan native and Vietnam era and Marine Corps veteran, set ou...
RONAN — The Ladies’ Auxiliary to VFW 5652 sponsored a patriotic coloring contest for the Fourth of July holiday. All participants received an ice cream cone coupon from McDonalds and a flag for participating. Winners received cash prizes in each age group. In the 8-12 age group: 1st priz...
ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius VFW Post 106 earned several state and federal awards this spring and summer. The Montana American Legion association awarded the post with a plaque for the Best Consolidated Post Report for a small post. In addition, the post won a certificate of distinguished service...
