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...divisions serve Vietnam.
In October, young 2nd lieutenant named John Furgess had joined the unit at its headquarters in Chu Lai, located on the coast of the South China Sea. The year to come was the most eventful in his life, determining much of what he accomplished in his subsequent career.
The centerpiece of that career was and is service. And that is precisely why John Furgess chose Celebration of Service as his theme for his tenure as VFW commander-in-chief. "With this theme we are celebrating three forms of service," he says.
"It is my intent to have members realize that their military service is cause for celebration. Also, as an organization we celebrate community service and service to veterans in helping them claim their well-earned entitlements."
Meeting Priorities
Service, of course, is the essence of today's VFW priorities. "VA health care for both, more established veterans and those coming home from Afghanistan and Iraq is and always will be the No. 1 priority," Furgess says. "This is especially so for the severely wounded who will need long-term care after being discharged from Walter...
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