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A Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund was established at the 1989 VFW State Convention, held at King of Prussia, PA.  This fund was in Memorial of Jack Barger, Sr., Department Commander, 1987-88, who passed away during his term of office.

A $500.00 scholarship was awarded in 1990 and over the past 20 years the amount and number of scholarships awarded has increased to six (6) $1,000.00 scholarships per year.

There have been various fundraising efforts made over the years but the two main efforts have been requesting donations from VFW posts and […]

COVID-19 has had an impact on our organization in many different ways. One of the impacts is that our disabled veterans who assembled these poppies are not able to congregate and produce the buddy poppies as they have in the past. We have issued a challenge to all Posts and Districts; produce 100,000 Buddy Poppies and earn $2,000. This would provide some posts that are not able to open due to the COVID-19 a great way to earn the extra funds needed to keep the Posts afloat during this […]

Dear Comrades and Friends of the Barger Scholarship Golf Scramble:

Hello all.  I hope that you are doing well and keeping safe and healthy during these trying times.  Due to the coronavirus pandemic restrictions, we could not get the pamphlet to send out as in previous years, so we are providing you with an information sheet.  We are very excited to be getting ready for the Scholarship Golf Scramble this year now that we can be out and about.

I have attached/included the flyer for the Jack E. Barger Sr. Scholarship Golf Scramble to be held on Friday, August 14, 2020 […]

The fact is, with counties changing status seemingly every week, and updated guidance being provided by the Governor’s Office and the PLCB, the level of confusion is somewhat high for tavern and licensed restaurant owners.

As such, the PLBTA reached out to the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement for a list of top COVID-19 complaints against taverns and licensed restaurants since June 5. As Members know, there is an anonymous process to file complaints against licensed establishments.

On behalf of the PLBTA, the LCE canvassed its command staff and came up with a pretty wide ranging list of […]

Ronald G. Herman, 87, of West York passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at UPMC Memorial Hospital.

He was the husband of Phyllis E. (Norris) Herman and the late Luise Hilda Herman.

Due to the current public health crisis, the celebration of Ron’s life will be held at a later date.

In addition to his wife, Ron is also survived by two daughters: Betty Russell and Karen Hess, both of York; A son, Dr. Barry E. Herman of Easton; 13 grandchildren and great grandchildren; step children Paula Bauer, Susan Renzulli, Mollie Slyder, Kim […]

Annville, PA – Governor Tom Wolf helped to honor two members inducted today into the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs’ prestigious Hall of Fame, recognizing their exceptional service to the department that supports Pennsylvania’s nearly 800,000 veterans and 18,000 members of the National Guard.

Chief Warrant Officer 5 (ret.) John K. Schreier of Selinsgrove, Snyder County; and John A. Brenner (posthumously) of Mt. Wolf, York County, are the 2019 inductees.

“Today we honor two courageous men who honorably served our commonwealth and our country,” Gov. Wolf said. “Chief Warrant Officer 5 John K. Schreier and John A. Brenner will […]