The Advocate A Military Overseas Veteran Newspaper Publication
The Advocate is a monthly newsletter published by the VFW Department of Michigan to supplement the MOV publication schedule. It is emailed to every Department for whom we have an email address on file. Here, you can see the latest news from department, upcoming events, post and district highlights and more.
If you would like your post or district featured in this newsletter for a special event or story, contact the editor at pr@vfwmi.vet.
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.
State Adjutant shares in-person memory of 1982 DC Vietnam Memorial dedication
VFW Department of Michigan Adjutant & Quartermaster Barry Walter attended the Washington D.C. Vietnam Memorial Dedication on November 13, 1982. Now, 76, Barry recalls being a 35-year-old VFW service officer, witnessing history for his generation of warriors.
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