Welcoming Incoming Leaders to a New Year of Service
Dear incoming Leaders, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the leadership team “Georgia Veterans of Foreign Wars”. Your commitment to Veterans and your dedication to community uplift reflect the values we hold dear; those are honor, integrity, and purposeful service. As we continue building a strong and inclusive organization, your leadership […]
A Grateful Salute: Thank You for Electing Me Georgia VFW State Commander
It is with deep gratitude and humility that I step into the role of Georgia VFW State Commander. Your trust and confidence in my leadership are both an honor and a responsibility I do not take lightly. Together, we will carry forward the mission of the Veterans of Foreign Wars—advocating for veterans, strengthening our communities, and upholding the values that unite us. This is more than a position; it is a promise to serve with integrity, vision, and unwavering commitment to every comrade across the state.
Honoring Freedom This Independence Day
Today, we celebrate the birth of our great nation. Today is a day rooted in courage, sacrifice, and the unshakable belief that freedom is worth fighting for. Freedom has a price. We’ve paid it. We honor it! As your State Commander and a proud combat veteran, I know firsthand the cost of liberty just like […]
Georgia VFW Commander’s 2025 Memorial Day Message
Today, we gather on this important, yet somber occasion to honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Memorial Day is a time for reflection, a time to pay tribute to these heroes who have laid down their lives to protect our freedoms and ensure our […]
Memorial Day Tribute Held at Georgia State Capitol
On May 21, 2025, the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta hosted a solemn Memorial Day ceremony to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States, giving the last full measure of devotion to our great nation. The event was led by Georgia Department of […]
One Final Commander’s Challenge for 2024-2025
As we approach the final weeks of the VFW 2024-2025 term, I would like to invite all to accept this final challenge. This challenge is for the period 1 May -15 Jun 2025, to which I have established the following: The Post that attains the most growth in Membership will receive In addition, the Post […]
Driving Membership Forward: Georgia VFW Spring Challenge Winners Announced
During March and April, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Posts and Districts across Georgia were actively engaged in conducting buddy checks and boosting membership to strengthen the organization statewide. As part of a friendly springtime competition among all 93 Posts and 10 Districts, those achieving the highest membership growth in their respective divisions were honored […]
Easter Reflections – Honoring Sacrifice and Joy
On this very special day, I would like to wish our VFW family a blessed and wonderful Easter Sunday. Let us never forget the true meaning of this day! Joe Couch2024-2025 State Commander, VFW Department of Georgia georgiavfw.org
Rebecca Davis Wins Georgia VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Contest
Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy is the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) high school scholarship program. It is an oratorical essay contest that gives students an opportunity to win a $35,000 national scholarship. This year’s theme was “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?” The Department of Georgia’s winner hails from Acworth, Georgia, where she […]
Georgia Recognizes Last Surviving WWII Veteran to Witness Germany Surrender
On February 6, 2025, Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Georgia State Commander Joe Couch and Georgia VFW Chief of Staff Wayne Collins had the honor to accept Georgia House Resolution 182, honoring Retired Master Sergeant Louis C. Graziano. Comrade Graziano had a distinguished service in the military including significant sacrifice and heroism when he […]