Gov. Wolf Honors Inductees into Military and Veterans Affairs Hall of Fame

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 […]

By VFW District 21|2019-10-31T13:37:24-05:00October 31st, 2019|District News|

Support PA House Bill 1048

VFW Posts are encouraged to contact their State lawmakers asking for their support of PA House Bill 1048, which if passed, will give National veterans organizations and volunteer fire companies an exemption to the State’s Liquor License Surtax ($700).

Read the bill

If you would like a sample letter to send to your State lawmaker, email and put “HB 1048 Letter” in the subject line.

Contact your State lawmaker with a few clicks by visiting https://www.legis.state.pa.us/ and using “Find My Legislature” on the left hand side of the page.

By VFW District 21|2019-08-27T11:25:27-05:00August 27th, 2019|District News, Legislation|

Message from Past National Commander B. J. Lawrence

Membership in the VFW has grown for the first time in 27 years! Thank you to all those who helped “Make It Happen” in 2018-2019. We are thankful for your efforts and membership in the organization where No One Does More For Veterans.

By VFW District 21|2019-10-25T16:05:33-05:00August 16th, 2019|District News|

York Fair – Volunteers Needed

The time for the 2019 York Fair is quickly approaching. This year’s fair will be held from Friday, September 6^th through Sunday, September 15^th. As usual, District 21 will have a booth at the fair to promote community awareness, connect with veterans and seek new members. We are looking for both veterans and auxiliary members to volunteer at the booth each day of the fair. If you are available to help, please contact Rick Olvitt, York Fair chairman, at (717) 324-6740.

By VFW District 21|2019-08-06T15:25:19-05:00August 6th, 2019|District News|

Passing of John A. Brenner

MOUNT WOLF – John A. Brenner, 76, of Mt. Wolf, PA entered his heavenly home July 26, 2019. John was born in Sydney, NY, May 23, 1943 to the late Doris E. Brenner (Latham) and Clair Brenner.

Together, John and his beloved wife Sandra M. (Aughenbaugh) of 52 years raised three children; John S. Brenner of York (Adrienne), Jane M. Conrad of Mt. Wolf (Daniel), and Jeffrey R. Brenner of Woodbury Heights, NJ (Kristine). Proud of his 6 grandchildren; Matthew J. Schaeffer, Katelyn M. Schaeffer, Samuel J. Brenner, Alexandra M. Brenner, Tipton […]

By VFW District 21|2019-08-06T14:27:05-05:00July 26th, 2019|District News|