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VFW Post 605: Remembering and Honoring our Veterans

In the United States, Veterans Day is a special day – a day to Remember, to Honor, and to Thank those who have selflessly gone whenever and wherever they were called. In Europe, this day is commemorated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day, commemorating the end of the World War I. Post 605 is unique in the size of its footprint – although the Post is headquartered in France, its members span numerous countries and U.S States. As such, the Post had a global Veteran’s Day celebration.


VFW Post 605 Remembers: 79th Anniversary of the Liberation of Paris

Benjamin Franklin VFW Post 605 stood in solidarity with French veterans at ceremonies in Issy-Les-Moulineax honouring sacrifices made to liberate the capital of France.


Post 605 Commander Elected to Lead the Department of Europe

Mark Primmer of Paris, France, was elected Sunday as department commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Department of Europe. He was installed by Past VFW Commander-in-Chief Paul Spera, and will lead the 15,000+ combat veterans of the European VFW for the next year.


Annual Banquet Strengthens Franco-American Veteran Community

Benjamin Franklin Post 605 Paris, France welcomed over 60 guests to its Annual Banquet held at the Palais du Luxembourg, Paris for a wonderful evening of Franco-American unity with participants from the Union Nationale des Combattants / section d'Issy-les-Moulineaux, VFW Auxiliary, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts.


Post 605 Honors its Namesake - Benjamin Franklin

Celebrating the birthday of one of our nation's founding fathers and the first U.S. Ambassador to France, Paris veterans honored the man called the "first American" whose name we include in the full title of our post - the Benjamin Franklin VFW Post 605.


Remembering WWII B-17 Crew That Perished Saving French City

Benjamin Franklin VFW Post 605 stood with U.S. Ambassador Mrs. Denise Campbell Bauer today in the 79th commemorative ceremony in remembrance of a B-17 that crashed in Wissous, France; just outside of Paris near the Orly Airport.


VFW Post 605 Celebrates Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude. Our American traditions of celebrating Thanksgiving are rooted in the spirit of unity and charity. Remembering this, the Benjamin Franklin VFW Post 605 organized a community wide Thanksgiving Dinner celebration at the Ecole Militaire in Paris on November 24th.


Remembering 9/11

On this 21st anniversary of 9/11, we paused to reflect on the terror attacks on our country, our fellow Americans that were killed, and the self-sacrifice of so many heroes born from Sept. 11, 2001.


VFW Post 605 Remembers Those Who Died to Free Paris in August 1944

Benjamin Franklin VFW Post 605 stood in solidarity with French veterans at ceremonies in Paris and in Issy-Les-Moulineax.


VFW Post 605 Salutes US Army Rangers

On August 18, 2022, Benjamin Franklin VFW Post 605 Paris proudly supported the French non-profit organization, Remembering Americans in Europe, in dedicating a monument honoring the 1st Ranger Battalion on the beach in Dieppe, Normandy, France.


Commemoration of the Victory of May 8, 1945

77 years ago, freedom triumphed over oppression. Today we honored the Franco-American alliance that fought to defend our common values.


Department Convention 2023-2024

Farewell to Commander Mark Primmer and welcome new Commander Dwight Johnson


Department of Europe among winners

Congratulations to Veterans of Foreign Wars Commander’s Challenge Winners !


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VFW Reminds Americans that Freedom Isn't Free


Happy Birthday, Marines!


VFW Announces National Initiative with the Grunt Style Foundation to Address Veterans' Mental Health Needs


VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month


VFW Action Alert: Keep TAP Promotion Act in Defense Bill


VFW, SVA Announce 2024/2025 Legislative Fellowship Selectees


VFW Celebrates the Navy's 249th Birthday


VFW Thanks Members Still Serving in the Wake of Disaster


Sport Clips Haircuts Launches Annual 'Help A Hero' Campaign to Raise $1.5 Million for Veteran Scholarships through Nov. 16


VFW Teams Up with Vetrepreneur to Aid Vets in Business Ownership


VFW Day: Celebrate the Legacy


VFW Applauds Congress Passing Emergency Appropriations for VA


Until They All Return Home


VFW Wishes the US Air Force a Happy 77th Birthday


VFW Honors National Hispanic Heritage Month


Always Remember


VFW Readies for Annual September Legislative Conference


VFW Remembers the End of the Afghanistan War


VFW Admonishes Former President for Medal of Honor Remarks


VFW Awards Nearly $750,000 in Scholarships to Student Veterans


Applications Open for 2024-2025 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship


VFW Takes Exception With Service Record Embellishment


VFW Pleased to See Veterans Return to the General Election


Farewell Message from Immediate Past Chief Duane Sarmiento


VFW Elects Al Lipphardt as New National Commander


VFW Outraged Over American Flag and Monument Desecrations in Washington, DC


VFW Bestows Esteemed John A. Biedrzycki Award


Humana and VFW Continue Collaborative Effort to Address Health-Related Social Needs for Veterans


VFW Action Alert: Support the Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Act


VFW Commemorates the Korean Armistice Agreement


VFW at the Starting Gate for the 125th National Convention


VFW Action Alert: Vote Yes to Include the Major Richard Star Act in the NDAA


VFW National Commander Denounces Political Violence


VFW Celebrates the 248th Birthday of America


Happy Birthday Army ... and to the Flag You Carry


New Study Links Cancers to Camp Lejeune Water Contamination


VFW Action Alert: Pass H.R. 8371


VFW Commemorates D-Day in Normandy on 80th Anniversary


VFW Kicks Off 125th Anniversary Commemoration


VFW Honors LGBTQ Veterans' Service to Nation


VFW Remembers Our Fallen


Ace Hardware Honors Fallen Heroes with 1 Million American Flags Donation


VFW Celebrates Armed Forces Day


VFW Expresses Concern Over Erroneous VA Bonuses


Cornerstone Caregiving Donates More than $100,000 to the VFW


Chief's Commentary: Aid for Allies Must Include Support for American Defenders


VFW Expresses Support for Free Speech, Not Violence on College Campuses


VFW Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month


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National Publications Contest Winners Announced for 2023-24