WELCOME TO POST 12163 WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Assisting all American Veterans and their families in Australia.
WELCOME to Australia's first VFW Post!

As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.  Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.

For membership information, please email the Senior Vice Commander at Svc@vfw12163.org
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Commander's Corner

Commander Joe Ritacca

Next Monday, 11/11/2024, Remembrance / Veterans Day, the Post will be laying wreaths at both the State War Memorial in King’s Park and the Fremantle War Memorial. Most of the ceremonies start at 10:30am so arrive early.

Our Chaplain, James Maughmer will be at King’s Park, while I will be at Fremantle. Please come along and help us fly the flag. I need a volunteer, or two to hold the flags in Fremantle.

If you can't make it to Fremantle or King's park go to your local war memorial.

Announcements

Join us for a Sunday PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Sunday, 17 November 2024.   Pancakes will be served at the Navy League and HMS Perth Memorial from 9:30 to 11:30, followed by our Post meeting.

The following month it will be on Sunday, 15 December 2024.   Pancakes breakfast from 9:30 to 11:30, followed by the Post meeting.

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Veterans/Remembrance Day - Monday 11 November 2024
with wreath laying at Fremantle War Memorial and State War Memorial - King's Park

Anzac Day Celebrations - Friday 25 Apr 2025
Fremantle Parade
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VFW Post 12163 is proudly supporting the fundraising effort to purchase a memorial brass plaque for the currently unmarked grave of William Henry Belpitt, awarded the US Medal of Honor in 1884. William's great granddaughter, who lives in Fremantle, along with the U.S. Medal of Honor Society is arranging this memorial for the Rookwood Cemetery in Sydney. Please support this cause.

 

https://gofund.me/1904acb6
 

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Please join the Post with the new recycling program, Containers for Change. 
 
Use the ID Code:  C10300852
or the QR / barcode when you return your recyclables at any of the collection centres.

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 Help Support VFW Post 12163 by signing up for your very own Entertainment Coupon Book!

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Entertainment Coupon Books!

 

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Adopt a Unit Program

We are proud of our Adopt a Units.  Marine Rotation Unit in Darwin, and our Naval Submariners in Garden Island.  We were able to deliver 145 plus Christmas care packages filled with holiday cheer and snacks in December 2020
 
(Below Marine Rotation Unit Darwin)
Marine Rotation Unit

 
(Below US Navy Submariners Garden Island) 
USN Garden Island
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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

 ...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

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The Veterans of Foreign Wars is dedicated

 to supporting those who sacrifice so much for this country, veterans, service members in the US Armed Forces, and their families and continues to be a voice for returning and currently deployed service members and their families.