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        • Leadership and Development Manual
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        • Post Parliamentary (Meeting) Procedures 101
        • Post Trustee Guide for Proper Audit
        • VFW Post Chaplain Forms
          • Chaplain’s Handbook (2012)
          • Chaplain Additional Resources
          • 2016-2017 Chaplain Program
          • Chaplain Report Form (New Online Process 2016-2017)
        • VFW Service Officer Conduct and Responsibilities Guide
        • VFW Post Adjutant Guide
        • Kansas District 2 2016-2017 Program Book
      • Post Committee’s Information
        • Committee Chairman Guidelines and Duties Guide
        • Homeless Veterans Committee – Homeless Veterans Outreach Program
        • Community Service Chairman – 2016-2017 Community Activities Reporting
          • Community Service Pin Award
        • Military Support Programs Committee – VFW Unmet Needs Application Form
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        • Membership Recruiting Award (Important)
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      • Adopt-A-Unit Program
        • Adopt-A-Unit Application
        • Adopt-A-Unit FAQ
        • Adopt-A-Unit Popular Activities
        • Adopt-A-Unit Report Form
        • Adopt-A-Unit (How to find a Unit)
        • Adopt-A-Unit MAP Grant FAQ
        • Adopt-A-Unit MAP Grant Guidelines
      • VFW Supplies Order Form
      • Department of Kansas VFW Forms Website Link
      • Kansas VFW Endowment Scholarship Program Post Contribution Form
    • VA Forms
      • Kansas VA Office Locations Website / 2018 Benefits Pamphlet
      • Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office
      • VA Health Benefits Application Form (10-10EZ)
      • VA Veterans Pension Application Form (VA Form 21-526)
      • VA Burial Benefits Application Form (VA 21-530)
      • VA Caregiver Support – CALL TO GET HELP WITH APPLYING FOR SERVICES
      • Veterans and Mesothelioma (VA Claim how-to)
      • Veterans Choice Program VA
    • Veteran Links
      • Homeless Shelter Locator
      • Resume and Cover Letter Help
      • Free and Low Cost Legal Assistance for Veterans and Active Duty
      • Veteran Mesothelioma Information
    • VFW and Veteran Awards
      • Military Service Badges and Pins: Insignia History
      • Kansas Vietnam Veteran Era Medallion
      • Quartermaster Elmer L. Jenkins Award 2016-2017
      • VFW Hospital Volunteer Program Pin Award Request Form
    • U.S. Flag Info
      • U.S. Flag Disposal
      • Official U.S. Flag Code
      • Order of Precedence
      • Correct Method of Folding the U.S. Flag
      • U.S. Flag History
      • Days to display the American Flag
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  • Post History
    • Photos
      • 2022 Pictures
      • 2021 Pictures
      • 2020 Pictures
      • 2019 Pictures
      • 2018 Pictures
      • 2017 Pictures
        • Texas Holdem Poker Tournament Jan. 21, 2017
        • Valentine’s Dinner and Dance
        • April 21st & 22nd BBQ Competition Photos
      • 2016 Pictures
        • 2016 Car Show Pictures with Kansas City Betty’s
        • USO Show with The Kansas City Betty’s
        • Mouse Races Nov. 5th
        • Toys For Tots (2016)
        • Karaoke Nights at the Post
        • Poker Nights at the Post
  • In Memory
    • Ray Calore
    • George H Arnold
    • Jack Hiles
    • Allen Charles Broadbent USAF July 30, 1942 – January 21, 2017
    • Theodore (Ted) White