NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH

May is National Military Appreciation Month.

POST MEETINGS

VFW Post 5744 meets the second Thursday of the month, September through May, at 5:30 p.m., at the South Berwick Community Center, 71 Norton Street, South Berwick, Maine. A member provided meal is served.

HONOR GUARD

Our Honor Guard provides military honors at funerals, memorial services, and other events. Ceremonies may include posting and retrieving Colors (Flags), folding and presenting the American flag, three-volley gun salutes, and/or the playing of “Taps”. There are 13 members in our combined VFW (Post 5744) / American Legion (Post 79) Honor Guard.

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USS WASHINGTON (SSN-787)

The community of South Berwick, Maine and VFW Post 5744 are hosting the USS Washington (SSN 787) and its dedicated crew of more than 130 personnel for the duration of its availability at the Portsmouth Naval Ship Yard. This Virginia-class attack submarine arrived at PSNY on September 27, 2024, where it will undergo scheduled maintenance and system upgrades.

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WELCOME TO VFW POST 5744

The South Berwick Memorial Post
VFW Post 5744 is a Veterans Service Organization that promotes Americanism, Nationalism, and Patriotism in the Berwick, Lebanon, North Berwick, and South Berwick areas. The Post helps area veterans in  need and leads local observances of Flag Day, Loyalty Day, Memorial Day, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, and Veterans' Day. In conjunction with "Charles S. Hatch" American Legion Post 79, we support an Honor Guard to carry out the traditions of honoring the United States flag and to provide military honors at veterans funerals, memorial services, and celebrations of life.

No Once Does More For Veterans

Announcements

Our next Post Meeting will be on May 8th at 5:50 p.m. This will be a Regular Meeting PLUS Post Social (guests are invited) and will include the Installation of our 2025-2026 Officers.

U.S. Flags will be placed on Veteran's graves on May 17th. We will muster at Woodlawn Cemetery at 9:00 a.m.
 
Our annual Memorial Day observance will be held on May 26th. We will muster at 10:00 a.m. at South Berwick Central School. The observance will include a Bike Rodeo (10:30 a.m.), a brief ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (11:00 a.m. at the Town Hall), a parade (kick-off at 11:15 a.m.) and ceremonies at the All Wars Memorial (~11:30 a.m.).
 
The MyHealtheVet online application has been undergoing changes. An available tri-fold brochure may help. (Click Here for the tri-fold brochure). Thanks to Mal Kenney for sharing.
 
The American Friends of Lafayette will be supporting events to commemorate the bicentennial of Lafayette's Farewell Tour on June 24th at the Stage House Inn. Details to follow.
 
More information and additional pictures are provided on the Post's Facebook page. Click on this link http://facebook.com/vfwsberwick/ or go to the Facebook icon below.

Commander's Corner

Commander Jeffrey Chase

VFW Post 5744's goals parallel VFW National Goals; to increase our membership, improve communications, and reinforce our fundraising efforts. We are also striving to become more visible in our community.


Our concession sales efforts have provided greater visibility in our community; tying our recruitment efforts to these concessions programs have proven to be successful. The reintroduction of a Post Newsletter and the establishment of this Website are positive steps towards improved communications. And we're continually kicking around new fundraising ideas.


Along with the Town of South Berwick, VFW Post 5744 is sponsoring the USS WASHINGTON (SSN-787) during its 2-1/2 year stay at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. We're looking for new ideas for interacting with the sub's crew during their long stay.


News & Events

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Membership

Membership Details

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.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.

IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam.  He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years.  He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country".  The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.


There is a new cartoon everyday.

Post News

Important Info for Post5744 Members

STAY ON TOP OF THE ANNOUNCEMENTS

A lot is happening over the next few weeks. Refer to the ANNOUNCEMENTS section for current updates.

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

Job Opportunities - National Pre-Discharge Claims Representative

National Pre-Discharge Claims Rep-Norfolk, Virginia. Open to both external and internal candidates. Expires May 9th, 2025.

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Flag ordered to half-staff - National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

United States Flag has been ordered to half-staff

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National News

Important info from National VFW

Veterans Help Group and VFW Team Up to Launch Innovative Social Security Disability Eligibility Screener

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Veterans Help Group (VHG), a team of VA Accredited advocates, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the natio...

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VFW Honors Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to honor our nation's Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islande...

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