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Current Post 1351 News
Forms
Military Funeral Honors (2013-04-20)
Survivor Benefits
Funeral Wishes
Complete these forms, keep them in a personal file and place copies on file with the VFW Post 1351 and Veterans Service Agency in your area. Consider whether you want copies on file at the County Clerk's office. These records are public and would therefore leave you open to identity theft.
Email: info@vfwpost1351.org Phone: (925) 518-3295
Join the Honor Guard
Anyone member who wishes to join the Honor Guard, please come at 11:30 a.m. after the once a month VFW Meetings to practice with the group.
Service Hours Form 12
Please go to this link and fill out Form 12 any time you perform service for the community, your faith or the post. We receive points for all the hours served. Please contact Paul Steelhammer for the password. Click the icon on the left.
Help Obtaining VA IDs
Some veterans have reported getting the run-around because fraudulent actions on the parts of scamming non-Veterans have ruined it for the good guys. Mike Keppel available to help Veterans get an official photo ID. He can connect you with the correct offices and personnel to get this done.
Check Out the Link to Main Street Martinez
We have linked up to Main Street Martinez and they have linked to us. This website will keep you apprised of community activities and goings on. The link will also have a permanent home on the left menu. Thank you to Leanne Peterson for linking to VFW Post 1351 and helping the local veterans.
Ladies Auxiliary Making Motions
The district representative for the Ladies Auxiliary, Dara Wong, came to visit and make a short petition for participants of veteran's spouses. To find out more click here.
FREE HELICOPTER RIDES
for Vietnam Veterans and other Veterans. Four months during the year the Vietnam Helicopters Pilots give free rides upon availability of seats. Vietnam Veterans receive priority seating. Contact Mike Haus. Also, the Veterans Helicopter Museum is looking for sponsors to help fund and teach the youth about the war. You can also speak to Phil D about this.
If you're interested, the website www.togetherweserved.com can help you put together a nice digital shadow box.
Congresswoman Jackie Speier's Town Hall for Veterans
County Veteran Services
Contact Nathan Johnson at the Contra Costa County Veteran Services and see how they can help with your benefits. Find out more information HERE.
Check Out the Link to Veteran's Benefits Fact Sheets
There are many links to information about benefits you may deserve due to things like exposure to Agent Orange, or how to apply for Burial Benefits and College Fee Waivers among many many more. To find out more information click this LINK to Your BENEFITS.
VFW Post 1351 Newsbytes