Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3278

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3278. Heart of Texas. When the American Veterans of Foreign Service, organized in 1899, and the National Society of the Army of the Philippines, organized in 1898, merged in 1914, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States was created. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) was chartered by Congress in 1936. , The purpose of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead; to assist the widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its constitution and laws; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies. , Those who have served honorability that have been awarded campaign, expeditionary, or occupation medals are eligible for membership. Heart of Texas Veterans of Foreign Post was charted in Brownwood on 27 April 1935. The VFW Post and Auxiliary contribute to the community though youth programs with voice of democracy and patriot pen scholarship competitions. The Smart Mather Educator Programs recognize outstanding area educators. The post also supports local charities through direct donations. The Veterans of Foreign Wars are warriors for warriors.