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Meet the team

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George Phillips
George Phillips

Post Commander

VFW Ambraw Post 2244

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Gerald Weidner
Gerald Weidner

Senior Vice Commander & Awards Chairman

VFW Ambraw Post 2244

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Jerry Ash
Jerry Ash

Jr. Vice Commander & Post Benefits Adviser

VFW Ambraw Post 2244

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Brandon Blann
Brandon Blann

Post Quartermaster & CFO

VFW Ambraw Post 2244

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Tom Wood
Tom Wood

President

Lawrenceville VFW 2244 Auxiliary

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Candace Joles
Candace Joles

Secretary

River Valley Heroes & Patriots

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Beth Meeks
Beth Meeks

Board Member

River Valley Heroes & Patriots

VFW Post 2244

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Ambraw VFW Post 2244

VFW Ambraw Post 2244 provides support and services to veterans and the community; provides a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for all members and guests to enjoy; and continues to improve the post's financial, structural, and operational posture for future generations.

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Lawrenceville VFW 2244 Auxiliary

The VFW Auxiliary’s mission is to improve the lives of veterans, service members, and their families, while fostering patriotism in communities.

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River Valley Heroes & Patriots

Wabash Valley Heroes & Patriots exists to support and enhance the well-being of United States military veterans, active-duty service members, their families, and the surrounding community through programs, services, and partnerships that promote well-being, stability, and civic engagement.

Our Values

The Heart of Veterans of Foreign Wars

Honor
The VFW is dedicated to honoring the dead by helping the living. This includes preserving the memory and history of fallen veterans, upholding rituals that honor the fallen, and promoting patriotism.
Duty
Members are obligated to defend the U.S. Constitution, maintain allegiance to the country, and advocate for veteran rights, including ensuring they receive earned entitlements (like VA benefits, healthcare).
Community
Our VFW Post acts as a pillar of support in our local community, conducting service projects, supporting youth through scholarships (like the Voice of Democracy), and conductingflag etiquette education.
VFW Auxiliary

Mentorship & Leadership Development

Veterans guiding students toward success in education, career, and service
The Mentoring for Leadership Program incorporates respecting the Auxiliary’s past, embracing the present and planning for our organization’s future by pairing experienced Auxiliary leaders with members who wish to expand their knowledge of the our organization. Mentoring for Leadership:
  • Creates future leaders by providing guidance and support to all members.
  • Enhances knowledge and educates on topics relating to the Auxiliary that will complement all Programs.
  • Ensures a positive member experience, embracing the diversity of membership and how valuable every member is with a first and lasting impression.
  • Provides opportunities to learn.
  • Supports leadership and goals; includes all levels in activities and responsibilities.