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. 

 

Michael Martin, Director

199 East 34th St, Apt 2

Holland MI 49423

616-594-9151

scholarships@vfwmi.vet

 

Denise Arnold, Auxiliary Chair

9525 E River Rd

Mt Pleasant MI 48858

989-621-0327

Dmarnold65@gmail.com

 

Statewide News

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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.

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VFW members work to preserve Michigan Civil Battle Flag

Leadership from VFW Posts 4545 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.

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National News

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VFW Names First Woman Veteran to Lead its National Legislative Efforts

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VFW Leaders Prepare for Diplomacy, Troop and DPAA Site Visits

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