Newsletter-Late-Week

Outgoing Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander in Chief Al Lipphardt has recognized the leadership of the Redwood County VFW Post#2553 for their recruiting efforts. Commander in Chief recruiting pins will be awarded at the July 22 VFW Post meeting on behalf of the CiC Lipphardt. Quartermaster Roger Zollner will receive a Gold pin and CMDR Jerry Ludwig and Sr. Vice CMDR Duane Frank will receive Silver Pins. 19 new members were recruited for the 2024-2025 year.

Redwood County VFW Post # 2553 member Corporal Lexi Spurgin was recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. Sgt. Spurgin is currently assigned to a USMC CH-53E Helicopter. It is the Marine Corps’ primary heavy lift helicopter, used for transporting heavy equipment and supplies for amphibious assault.

Redwood County VFW Post 2553 earned the VFW Nation Commanders Challenge for May. The Commander’s Challenge is a monthly initiative by the Veterans of Foreign Wars where posts are encouraged to recruit new and reinstated members. The challenge is a way to motivate posts to recruit and retain members. The program is open to all VFW Posts and is a way to recognize and reward those who successfully recruit members. Redwood County VFW reached 125% of the established goals set by National Commander Al Lipphardt.

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