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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
Department of Rhode Island
One Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908
Website: www.vfwri.org
 
Department of the Rhode Island Veterans of Foreign Wars Contacts:

Department Commander: Mark Turner CAPT, USN (Ret.)
Office Number: 401.574.8161
Email: cmd@vfwri.org
 
Department Adjutant: Eric "Duke" Dukat
Office Number: 401.574.8161
Email: adj@vfwri.org
 
Membership Opportunities: Joe Diniz
Office Number: 401.574.8161
Office Cell: 401.365.9178
Email: jdiniz42@cox.net 
 
Sponsorship Opportunities: Joe Janeiro
Office Cell: 401.365.9178
Email: jvc@vfwri.org


VA Claims and Forms Assistance

VFW Accredited Service Officers are trained experts, helping veterans develop their case with ease by reviewing and applying current law, pertinent legislation, regulations and medical histories. As skilled professionals, we assist in filing for disability compensation, rehabilitation and education programs, pension and death benefits, and employment and training programs. Furthermore, we won’t hesitate to request hearings before the VA and the Board of Veterans Appeals to present oral arguments when needed.

VFW Accredited Service Officers are with America's veterans every step of the way once they're ready to file a claim. This is a service the VFW is proud to offer -- free of charge -- to anyone seeking assistance with the claims process.

Learn more about Veterans Affairs benefits and what to expect after you file a claim.


See Compensation and Pension Information Page for Office Location and Hours: 
 
Stephen Boland (VA Accredited)
VFW Department Service Officer
stephen.boland@va.gov    

Mike Duarte (VA Accredited)
VFW Department Asst. Service Officer
michael.duarte@va.gov 

 


 

Hours of Operation:

Due to the current gap of an office manager, we are unable to maintain regular office hours at this time. If you need to visit Department Headquarters, please contact the Department Adjutant at info@vfwri.org to schedule an appointment. We appreciate your understanding.

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OUR MISSION

OUR MISSION

The purpose of this corporation (VFW) 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 the widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its institutions of American freedoms, and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies, whomsoever. 

OUR PURPOSE

The purposes of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States are fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable, and educational, and are to:
  • to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members;
  • to assist worth comrades;
  • to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their surviving spouses and orphans;
  • to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States, 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 enemies.