COUNTY COUNCILS

VFW National and Department ByLaws allow that Posts within a County may form County Councils to promote mutual support of VFW programs.

The Department of Michigan presently has four chartered County Councils:
  • Macomb County Council in District 5 | Ronald Graus, Post 1794, grausnest2@comcast.net
  • Oakland County Council in District 5 | Gerald Gorski, Post 2645, geraldgorski@aol.com
  • Shiawassee County Council in District 9 | Mark Drayton, Post 9455, markd.fsa@gmail.com
  • Muskegon County Council in District 12 | Gary White, Post 446, rock46@comcast.net

Statewide News

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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.

State Adjutant shares in-person memory of 1982 DC Vietnam Memorial dedication

VFW Department of Michigan Adjutant & Quartermaster Barry Walter attended the Washington D.C. Vietnam Memorial Dedication on November 13, 1982. Now, 76, Barry recalls being a 35-year-old VFW service officer, witnessing history for his generation of warriors.

National News

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VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military Following Operation Absolute Resolve

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) extends its congratulations to the service members who participated in Operation A...

VFW Announces Annual Publications Contest

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is now accepting submissions for its 2025 National Publicatio...

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