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Our mission is to Foster camaraderie among the United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military, and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
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Oconto veteran, 90, gets chance to fly jet 65 years after training, flies over Oconto fly-in
Clyde Bridger, who last flew T-33 jets during pilot training 65 years ago, had the chance to climb in the cockpit one more time on Sept. 18.
Lester J. Crane VFW Post 3071 Oconto Buddy Poppy Drive
VFW Post 3071 on November 7th holds a Buddy Poppy drive every year to honor the fallen soldiers and help veterans and their families and veterans programs.
Lena’s Dairy Fest Parade VFW Lester J. Crane Post 3071
Commander Jack Martonen and Senior vice Commander Jim Aerts volunteered to ride on the Oconto County Veterans Memorial float to help promote the building of the Memorial.
Solemn walk to the flag
VFW Post 3071 Surgeon Clyde Bridger, left, and Richard Jenkins, a WWII veteran, walked to the flagpole at Evergreen Cemetery to lower the flag to half-mast during the Memorial Day program at Evergreen Cemetery in Oconto.
State Meeting in 2020-2021 All State Post VFW Lester J. Crane Post 3071 Dinner walk
2020-2021 All State Post VFW Lester J. Crane Post 3071 Dinner walk
VFW Lester J. Crane Post 3071 Presented Life Legacy Bronze Award
On May 3, 2021 VFW Post 3071 Commander James Aerts presented a framed Legacy Life member certificate and a plaque for his Legacy life recognition obtained by VFW Surgeon Clyde Bridger. T
"Honoring the sacrifices many have made in wars fought on foreign soil for our country in the name of freedom and democracy is the very foundation of the VFW."
