LELAND E. THOMAS POST 9036

New Plymouth, Idaho

Scholarships & Awards

Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen Essay Scholarships, Patriotic Art Awards and Teachers of the Year Cash Awards

Helping Local Veterans

Special donations, honor guards at funerals,food boxes at Christmas, boxes for troops and other assistance

Membership

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. JOIN US!

Buddy Poppies

Sales of Buddy Poppies throughout the year support scholarships for students in Middle and High School.

Rifle Raffle Tickets

Annual Raffle for a Rifle. Tickets available through Post and at County Fair. Proceeds go to scholarships in your community.

Payette County Fair

Visit our booth for breakfast, lunch or dinner and help support your community. Proceeds go towards scholarships and other community services.

Memorial Day Observance

Memorial Services held at Kennedy Cemetery, Black's Bridge, Park View Cemetery and the Veteran's Memorial on Highway 52. See Calendar for more information.

Veteran Outreach

Coming home doesn't mean the battle is over. With over 10 times the amount of veterans lost to suicide than to combat operations in the same time period, there has never been a more important time to TAKE A STAND and DO something to support our veterans!! If you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD, we have people that have shared a similar experience and are ready to help.

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WELCOME TO LELAND E. THOMAS POST 9036

Teamwork ~ Leadership ~ Commitment
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.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Vietnam, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.
 

OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational: to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.
Learn more here.
 
 

Announcements

SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE - 1-800-273-8255
 
PAYETTE COUNTY FAIR - AUGUST 6-10 - Visit our booth for great food and to support our Veterans!
 
FREE MILITARY HEADSTONES & MARKERS -You must apply directly to the Veteran's Administration and complete a form VA40-1330 for a Headstone or VA40-1330M for a Grave Marker.  You need the Veteran's DD-214.  See www.military.com, markers and headstones.  No paperwork?  Go to Gettysburg Flag Works online and you may purchase a marker for your loved one instead.
 
NOTE:  We are still accepting donations for the Javier Ortega Family.   Checks should go to:  VFW Post 9036, P.O. Box 95, New Plymouth, ID 83655 and note "Donation Ortega Family".  If you have any questions, please contact us.
 
 
 

Post News

Important Info for Post9036 Members

August 2019 Newsletter

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July 2019 Newsletter

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW, Sport Clips Haircuts Surpass $6.4 Million in Scholarships for Veterans

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Together with longtime supporter Sport Clips Haircuts, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to ann...

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VFW Members and Their Families Are on the Way to Better Hearing Health

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to announce it is working to restore the sounds of life for V...

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Membership

Membership Details

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.

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DONATE TO THE VFW

Our programs support our service members while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return. Your tax-deductible donation will be immediately directed to the VFW programs where your support is most urgently needed.

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