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.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day

A National Vietnam War Veterans Day observance will be conducted by "Charles S. Hatch" American Legion Post 79 on March 29th at 10:00 a.m. at the Berwick Town Hall. All are welcomed.

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 familiar Veterans Service Organization that promotes Americanism, Nationalism, and Patriotism in the Berwick, Lebanon, North Berwick, and South Berwick areas. The Post 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

A National Vietnam War Veterans Day observance will be conducted by "Charles S. Hatch" American Legion Post 79 on March 29th at the Berwick Town Hall. Al are invited.
 
The next POST MEETING will be on April 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the South Berwick Community Center. A member-provided meal will be served.
 
Nominations for Officers and Appointments will conclude at the April 10, 2025 meeting, with elections immediately following; installations will take place at the May 8, 2025 meeting.
 
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.


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Membership

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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.

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Website Update

Most functionality is now active.

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VFW POST 5744 WEBSITE

The VFW Post 5744 Website became active on 02-12-2025.

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Statewide News

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National Convention Awards Banquet

formal awards banquet at the National Convention in Columbus, Ohio to celebrate our 125 years of history and to recognize some of our more prestigious awards from the VFW and the Auxiliary. This banquet will take place on Monday, August 11th from 5:30 to 9 pm+ in the Battelle Grand Ballroom at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

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Voice of Democracy/Patriots Pen/ Teacher of the Year National judges needed

Team VFW and Auxiliary; I'm looking to add more judges for all three national programs.

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National News

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VFW Names First Woman Veteran to Lead its National Legislative Efforts

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the selection of the first woman veteran as director of the V...

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VFW Leaders Prepare for Diplomacy, Troop and DPAA Site Visits

WASHINGTON - On the heels of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Washington Conference, two official delegations comprised of senio...

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