VFW Post 2883 celebrates
Diamond Jubilee

Glen M. Gardner, Jr., national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, has announced the presentation of a Diamond Jubilee Award citation to VFW Post 2883 in Newark.

The Post will celebrate its 75th anniversary on Sept. 25.

'This is a very significant milestone for a VFW Post,' Gardner said in announcing the award. 'This Diamond Jubilee Award recognizes dedication, determination, hard work and a lot of patriotism. And it recognizes 75 years of serving the needs of local veterans and their families; and 75 years of service to the local community, and 75 years of contributing to the strength, power and influence of our national organization. In presenting this award, I send my sincere thanks and appreciation to the members of VFW Post 2883.'

There are 2.1 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliaries located in 8000 Posts worldwide. The VFW, founded in 1899, assists all veterans and their families in obtaining veterans entitlements and other services.

In addition, the organization works for men and women serving on active duty, in the National Guard and the Reserve.

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