Department Council of Administraion (COA)

COA #3 January 10th 2026 @ 10am. Coffee and sign-in begins at 0930am. Luncheon to follow. Hosted by Department of RI Mid-Winter conference Newport Marriott 25 America's Cup Ave., Newport, Rhode Island ...Meet, vote, eat, and learn

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Voice of Democracy & Patriots Pen

School has started and it's VFW RI VOD, PP, and Teacher of the Year season!

National Youth Scholarship Programs

Committee Volunteers Needed

Department is looking for volunteers to serve on the following committees: Legislative (Dist. 1 & Dist. 3 reps), Credentials (D1 rep), Awards (D1, D2, and 2 more members), Ways and Means (D1, D2, D3), and Convention (3 members). All of these committees need to begin their work ASAP, so please contact Department HQ to help. adj@vfwri.org

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Please contact the Dept. Adjutant for training classes. This can be arranged by emailing Dept. Adjutant at adj@vfwri.org.

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WELCOME TO DEPARTMENT OF RHODE ISLAND

One Capital Hill Providence RI. 02908

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. 


Claims Assistance

Veteran Service Officer

VFWRI would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Dept. Service Officer, Steve Boland.
Mr. Boland has been doing claims for over 20 plus years. We want to extend a great thank you for coming aboard our team.
 
You can reach our service office by emailing stephen.boland@va.gov.


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Commander's Corner

Commander Joe Diniz

We are an organization founded 125 years ago on the principle that those who served should never be forgotten or forsaken. By working together, we can make a positive impact on our veterans, military personnel, and their families as we move forward into the year. I look forward to working with all of our leaders in VFWRI and our Auxiliary to make the difference in our community for which we all joined.


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Mission Statement
Effective immediately, the Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services maintains the following:

• Thorough knowledge of individual and social factors contributing to personal problems that affect the Veteran, active duty, guard and reserve, and/or their families;

• Remains current on issues and trends impacting the work and mission of the agency;

• Forms strong and successful partnerships locally, regionally, and nationwide to address Veterans’ issues in Rhode Island.

These focuses are imperative to reduce homelessness amongst Veterans, Veterans living in poverty, Veteran unemployment rates, ensure Veterans receive proper medical care, continue quality customer service at the Rhode Island Veterans Home and Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery and ensure every Veteran has an opportunity to make it in Rhode Island.
 



Statewide News

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VFWRI Youth Scholarships

Due to Posts Oct. 31st

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VFW 152 North Kingstown-OktoberVets 5k

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National News

Important info from National VFW

VFW Salutes the Marine Corps on 250 Years

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - On Nov. 10, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) proudly joins in with a grateful nation to honor the United Stat...

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VFW Honors National Native American Heritage Month

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No Once Does More For Veterans

Claims Assistance

Veteran Service Officer

VFWRI would like to extend a warm welcome to our new Dept. Service Officer, Steve Boland.
Mr. Boland has been doing claims for over 20 plus years. We want to extend a great thank you for coming aboard our team.
 
You can reach our service office by emailing stephen.boland@va.gov.


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