PATRIOT PEN

 The 2025-26 Patriot's Pen Theme has been announced.

"How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support For Our Country?"

 

Each year, nearly 68,800 students in sixth through eighth grades enter the VFW’s Patriot’s Pen Youth Essay Contest nationally, for a chance to win their share of more than $1.4 million in state and national awards. 

The essay contest encourages young minds to examine America’s history, along with their own experiences in modern American society, by drafting a 300- to 400-word essay, expressing their views based on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW Commander-in-Chief. 


2025-2026 Department Patriot's Pen Program (click here)


2025- 2026 Patriot's Pen Student Entry Form (click here)


2025-2026 Student Biography Form (click here) 


2025-2026 Parent and School Release Form (click here)


2025-2026 Patriot's Pen Chairperson Guide (click here)

 

Michael Martin, Director

199 East 34th St, Apt 2

Holland MI 49423

616-594-9151

scholarships@vfwmi.vet

 

Dee Ann Miller, Auxiliary Chair

5742 Harrison St

Garden City,  MI  48135

313-570-4525

deeannm1@yahoo.com  

Statewide News

News & Info from your department

More than a Game: The legacy of the VFW Pool Tournament

In 1968, a friendly challenge to a game of pool was thrown out between VFW members from different parts of Michigan. Now, 56 years later, the VFW Michigan Pool League has attracted hundreds of veterans who compete annually.

VFW members work to preserve Michigan Civil Battle Flag

Leadership from VFW Posts 4646 and 12082 have joined forces in raising funds to restore and preserve the piece of Michigan’s history that followed the 21st Infantry Regiment through eight Civil War battles.

National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Action Alert: Vote YES to Keep Veterans in their Homes

On May 1, the Department of Veterans Affairs ended the Veterans Affairs Servicing Purchase (VASP) program, which offered veterans a "last-resort" o...

VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military as Conflict in Middle East Escalates

WASHINGTON - Last night, the United States struck nuclear targets inside Iran.

As tensions in the Middle East once again fl...

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