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Independence Day Commemoration XVIe arrondissement de Paris

At the July 4th commemoration organised by the Mairie du 16, VFW Post 605 Commander Timothy Povich, along with the American Legion Paris Post 1 Commander Bryan Schell, reminded participants that without France there would be no United States, and without the United States, there would be no France. We are inseparable partners in liberty, the oldest of democratic republics, brothers in arms, sisters in the rule of law. 


New VFW Auxiliary Formed in Paris Will Work to Improve the Lives of Veterans and Their Families

In a touching ceremony held jointly in France and the USA on 25 June, the VFW National Auxiliary instituted the Benjamin Franklin VFW Post 605 Auxiliary in Paris, France


VFW Post 605 Honors Medal of Honor Recipient on Day of Service

On the VFW Post 605 Day of Service, Post Service Officer Ken BeBault paid homage to Francis Kelly, a U.S. Medal of Honor recipient from the Spanish-American War.


VFW Post 605's Day of Service in Belgium: Honoring Heroes Across Generations

In a heartwarming display of unity and patriotism, VFW Post 605 organized a Day of Service in Belgium, where community members came together to honor fallen heroes.


VFW Auxiliary is Coming to Europe

A new VFW Auxiliary based in Paris is soon to launch and welcomes VFW family and friends. It will be the only VFW Auxiliary in Europe!


VFW Post 605 Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day

On 29 March, VFW Post 605 joined together with American Legion BE01 in to honor the service and sacrifice of our Vietnam War veterans.


Post 605 to Host a Survivor's Guide Workshop

To help raise awareness and provide support, Post 605 will host a Survivor's Guide Workshop on Saturday morning, 12 April from 08h30 - 10h30 at the VFW Post 605 office in Issy-les-Moulineaux.


VFW National Home Marks 100 Years of Service

Born from the belief that America needs to care for the children and families of men and women who sacrificed for our country, the VFW National Home is a place of healing, support and refuge.


Military Funeral Tributes to General Valérie André, the First Female General in the French Army

VFW Post 605 was honored to represent American veterans standing together with our French colleagues Union Nationale des Combattants / section d'Issy-les-Moulineaux in the French army’s tribute to a general officer on 27 January 2025 at Les Invalides in Paris.


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.


Armistice Day in the Heart of the Pyrénées

From the heart of the Pyrénées, Veterans of Foreign Wars - Benjamin Franklin Post 605 Paris, France Post Surgeon Tisha Carter joined together in support with local French veterans and Mairie de Sauveterre de Béarn Mayor Jean Labour for the Armistice Day ceremony.


Remembering 9/11

On the 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: 80th 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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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VFW Joins DPAA in Vietnam for 30-Year Commemoration


VFW and NACVSO Sign Historic MOU to Expand Veteran Service Capabilities


VFW Presents Vietnam War Artifacts to Vietnamese Government in Washington


VFW, Grunt Style Unite to 'Honor the Contract' with Limited-Edition T-Shirt


VFW Applauds VA for 'Scalpel' Approach to Force Reduction


VFW Celebrates 249 Years of Freedom


VFW Action Alert: Vote YES to Keep Veterans in their Homes


VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military as Conflict in Middle East Escalates


VFW Honors the United States Army's 250 Years of Valor


VFW Urges Vets to Prioritize Mental Health During PTSD Awareness Month and Beyond


VFW Calls on Nation to Remember the True Meaning of Memorial Day


VFW National Commander Joins Day of Service Sponsors to Aid Homeless Vets


VFW Action Alert: Say NO to Putting Veterans in Debt


Winners of VFW Publications Contest Announced


VFW Applauds VA for Clearing Way to Timely Care


VFW Honors America's Service Members This Armed Forces Day


Ace Hardware Honors Memorial Day with Nationwide Tribute to Veterans


Veterans Help Group and VFW Team Up to Launch Innovative Social Security Disability Eligibility Screener


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


This May, Burger King® Franchisees Give Back to Veterans


VFW Named as a Beneficiary of Harley-Davidson's 2025 Let's Ride Challenge


VFW Names 2025 Top National Teachers


VFW Honors the Nation's Gulf War Veterans


VFW Announces Fourth Annual Day of Service


VFW Now National Presenting Sponsor of Irreverent Warriors


VFW Joins with Main Street to Provide Financial Education to Veterans


VFW Honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day


VFW Names First Woman Veteran to Lead its National Legislative Efforts


VFW Leaders Prepare for Diplomacy, Troop and DPAA Site Visits


VFW Launches 79th Annual Youth Scholarship Contests


Rep. Van Orden Receives VFW Congressional Award


VFW Chief Demands Lawmakers 'Honor the Contract' with Veterans


VFW Announces 2025 National Scholarship Winners


VFW Honors Women's History Month


VFW Prepares to Deliver 2025 Legislative Priorities to Lawmakers


VFW Calls on Administration, Congress to Stop Indiscriminate Firing of Veterans


'Brothers After War' to Debut Nationwide February 28


VFW Reminds Members to Stay Focused Amid Confusion in the Capital


Leading veterans' groups release Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs


VFW Honors National Black History Month


VFW Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


VFW Leaders Kick Off New Year With Troop Visits Abroad


Sport Clips Haircuts Donates $1.33M to VFW for Help A Hero, the Largest Veteran Scholarship Program of its Kind


VFW Celebrates Long Overdue Victory as Dole Act Signed into Law


VFW Urges Vigilance in the Wake of New Years Day Terror Attack


VFW Foundation Warmly Welcomes New Executive Director


VFW Remembers President Jimmy Carter


Seasons Greetings from the VFW


VFW Wishes America's Guardians a Happy 5th Birthday


VFW Reflects on the 13th Anniversary of the End of Iraq War