Veteran Outreach

Coming home doesn't mean the battle is over. With over 10 times the amount of veterans lost to suicide than to combat operations in the same time period, there has never been a more important time to TAKE A STAND and DO something to support our veterans!! If you or someone you know is suffering from PTSD, we have people that have shared a similar experience and are ready to help.

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Membership

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.

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Honor

Honor the fallen by assisting the living.

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WELCOME TO PORTLAND

VFW 4090
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.
 
To see if you're eligible to join, contact us today.
 

Announcements

Thank You to all the golfers and sponsors for the annual VFW 4090 Golf Outing at Portland Country Club. We had fantastic weather, even if we didn't have a fantastic score!
 
Meal schedules for the 2026-2027 season are available here. Quick note, there is an incorrect date for Burger Burn Friday in February. It should be February 12 not 19, but you are welcome to join us on the 19th too... it's a Fish Fry!
 
Join VFW 4090 and the Portland Area Fire Authority for a September 11 Remembrance Ceremony starting at 5:30 in Two Rivers Park, by the 9/11 relic.
News & Events

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Membership

Membership Details

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.

Assistance & Benefits

Assistance & Benefits

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.

Post News

Important Info for Post4090 Members

VOD State Winner, Could Nationals Be Next?

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) are wrapping up its annual Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy essay programs for the 2023-24 program year. VFW Post 4090 yet again had a strong showing for both contests. The Patriot’s Pen is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students and the Voice of Democracy is open to students in grades 9-12. Congratulations to all VFW Post 4090 winners, especially Olivia Stahl, Isabelle Kissane, and Eddy Holcomb for placing at Districts. Olivia placed 3rd in PP and Isabelle placed 3rd in VOD. Eddy was selected as the district VOD winner. He then went on to win at the department level too. Next step… nationals.

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Santa Visits the VFW

It's hard being the big guy at Christmas time... what with all the present wrapping and deliveries. That's why we were excited he was able to stop in VFW 4090 for a quick visit with the children and grandchildren of our members.

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Statewide News

News & Info from your department

More than a Game: The legacy of the VFW Pool Tournament

In 1968, a friendly challenge to a game of pool was thrown out between VFW members from different parts of Michigan. Now, 56 years later, the VFW Michigan Pool League has attracted hundreds of veterans who compete annually.

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State Adjutant shares in-person memory of 1982 DC Vietnam Memorial dedication

VFW Department of Michigan Adjutant & Quartermaster Barry Walter attended the Washington D.C. Vietnam Memorial Dedication on November 13, 1982. Now, 76, Barry recalls being a 35-year-old VFW service officer, witnessing history for his generation of warriors.

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Commemorates Fifth Anniversary of the Afghanistan War Conclusion

KANSAS CITY - On Aug. 30, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will pause to honor and remember the conclusion of the Afghanistan Wa...

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2026-2027 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship Applications Now Open

WASHINGTON - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Student Veterans of America (SVA) are now accepting applications from st...

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OUR MISSION

That the purpose of this Corporation shall be 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; and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies.