VFW Post 2667

Past VFW Post 2667 Commander and World War II veteran Jim Goodrum was recognized as Veteran of the Year in Veterans' Day ceremonies at Newnan's Veterans Memorial Plaza. Goodrum, who lives in the Sharpsburg area, attended the ceremonies with his wife Elsie and daughter Linda. "I am really overwhelmed by being chosen as Veteran of the Year. By honoring me, I feel like you're also honoring every man who served on the USS Bogue with me" and "every person who has put on a military uniform in the service of the United States of America," he said. Full story and pictures at times-herald.com

It’s an enduring image: a bunch of old guys sitting around a bar, swilling beer and remembering long-ago battles. That may have been your dad’s VFW, say officials of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. But that notion, they say, is as dated as horse-drawn cannons. Today, VFW posts are making a concerted effort to reach out to younger veterans, stressing membership benefits that transcend cheap beer. VFW reaches out to younger veterans | ajc.com

We judged our Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen, and Teacher of the Year entries today after the Post Meeting. Winning Entries will be forwarded to District 5 for District judging. Stay tuned for an announcement on the winners! Thanks to everyone who contributed entries and everyone who helped with judging.

Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge autographed books and documents as presented to them when they met to expand knowledge of the battle among veterans and other individuals interested in the largest land battle ever fought by the U. S. Army. The meeting was open to veterans, historians, teachers, students and other interested parties and was held from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on Friday, November 5, at the Coweta Veterans Club in Newnan. The battle began December 16, 1944 in the Belgium and Luxembourg Ardennes. 81,000 Americans were killed, captured or wounded. All classes of combat units of the Army & Air Corps were involved.