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June 18, 2014
VFW Post 7564 elects 3
Jamie and Elizabeth Olson and Mike Wiersma have been elected to positions with Arthur W. Jones VFW Post 7564 of West Fargo. Jamie Olson has been elected post commander for 2014-15. He is a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the first Gulf War aboard the USS England, a guided missile cruiser. A...
communityJune 18, 2014 - 2:58pm
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May 27, 2014
Veterans can apply for service dogs
North Dakota Veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder may now apply for a grant to provide them with a specially trained service dog. These service dogs are trained right here in North Dakota to assist Veterans who suffer from PTSD. The dogs provide special needs of...
communityMay 27, 2014 - 9:29pm
Bonanzaville to hold Veterans Memorial Celebration on Thursday
The Veterans Memorial Celebration will be held at Bonanzaville on Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This event is held to celebrate our region’s Veterans, military, and their families. All activities are free and open to the entire community. The gates will open at 3 p.m. for free...
communityMay 27, 2014 - 8:35pm
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VFW State Convention comes to West Fargo
West Fargo’s VFW Post 7564 – along with the Ladies Auxiliary – will host the 93rd annual convention of the North Dakota Veterans of Foreign Wars and the 78th annual convention of the Ladies Auxiliary to the North Dakota Veterans of Foreign Wars. The convention will be held...
newsMay 27, 2014 - 3:47pm
May 20, 2014
Bonanzaville to hold Veterans Memorial Celebration on May 29
The Veterans Memorial Celebration will be held at Bonanzaville from 3 to 7 p.m. on May 29. This event is held to celebrate our region’s veterans, military and their families. All activities are free and open to the community. The gates will open at 3 p.m. for free admission to...
newsMay 20, 2014 - 3:37pm
April 29, 2014
VFW Buddy Poppy month returns
May is poppy month. Mayor Rich Mattern made it official recently by declaring May as Buddy Poppy Month. VFW Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled and needy veterans in VA Medical Centers and state veterans homes. The minimal cost of Buddy Poppies to VFW Posts provide compensation...
newsApril 29, 2014 - 3:28pm
April 1, 2014
VFW donates to Veterans Home Foundation
North Dakota Veterans of Foreign Wars and Arthur W. Jones VFW Post 7564, West Fargo, recently made a donation to the North Dakota Veterans Home Foundation. A ND VFW donation of $4,500 was donated on behalf of Past State Commander Steve Volk’s commander’s project. Volk from Harvey,...
communityApril 1, 2014 - 2:22pm
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March 18, 2014
Harwood hosts Military Appreciation Day
A Military Appreciation Day will be held March 23 at the Harwood Community Center to recognize all active duty, National Guard, Reserve and retired military personnel and their families. All of the public is welcome to attend the event from 3 to 6 p.m. to honor those who have served...
communityMarch 18, 2014 - 4:58pm
West Fargo VFW to host Vietnam Veterans Day
Arthur W. Jones VFW Post 7564 will host Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29 at the VFW Club in West Fargo at 308 Sheyenne St. Vietnam veterans are encouraged to attend the event that is open to the public for ages 21 and over. Each year the governor shall issue a proclamation on March...
communityMarch 18, 2014 - 4:52pm
March 5, 2014
VFW's annual 'ROSS' event set for Saturday
The West Fargo VFW will be hosting its 11th annual R.O.S.S. (Remembering Our Serving Soldiers) event on Saturday, March 8, beginning at 11 a.m. The event will feature two meals, games, silent auctions and live music in the evening by the Shakers. The event began in 2003, simply...
newsMarch 5, 2014 - 8:18am
February 18, 2014
Burkhardsmeier recognized for 70 years of VFW service
Joe Burkhardsmeier was recognized at a meeting of VFW Post 7564, West Fargo for 70 consecutive years of membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US. Joe joined the VFW while serving in the Navy during WWII stationed at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. Following his military service,...
newsFebruary 18, 2014 - 4:34pm
January 28, 2014
ND MOC honors Roller
The North Dakota Military Order of Cooties recognized Patty Roller of Fargo for her service to American veterans while employed by the Fargo VA Medical Center. Ms. Roller joined the Fargo VA June 1977 and worked in the Recreation and Voluntary Services Department. She then transferred...
communityJanuary 28, 2014 - 2:53pm
January 14, 2014
Program grows to aid veterans seeking collegiate education
New online collaborations between North Dakota State University’s Veterans Education Training program and the University of Mary, Minot State University and North Dakota State College of Science will soon expand services to help veterans prepare for a college education. Starting...
communityJanuary 14, 2014 - 11:58am
December 24, 2013
Military News (Dec. 25)
Private First Class Connor Hennen of West Fargo has completed Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training for the North Dakota Army National Guard. Hennen attended Basic Combat Training for 10 weeks at Fort Sill, Okla. and then continued on to Advanced Individual Training...
communityDecember 24, 2013 - 10:19am
November 19, 2013
Cramer nominates West Fargo’s Gravdahl
Congressman Kevin Cramer has awarded Congressional nominations to the United States military service academies to three North Dakota students including Jayce Gravdahl of West Fargo to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Other appointments include: Ariel Warren of Mohall...
newsNovember 19, 2013 - 4:54pm
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