TEACHER OF THE YEAR

The VFW Department of Michigan recognizes the crucial role educators play in the development of our Nation's youth. The VFW Teacher of the Year program is one way we can highlight extraordinary teachers who dedicate themselves to building up their students and teaching the importance of patriotism, service to others, and love for the American people.

 

2025-2026 Teacher of the Year Program (click here)

 

Teacher of the Year Rules and Guide Sheet

 

2025-2026 Teacher of the Year Brochure (click here)

 

2025-2026 Teacher of the Year Entry Form (click here)


 Judging Score Sheet

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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.

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.

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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...