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VFW Set to Stream National Convention Live From Phoenix
KANSAS CITY, Mo., August 7, 2009 - VFW is pleased to announce — for the first time in convention history — this year’s VFW National Convention will stream live on www.vfw.org from the Phoenix Convention Center. Live streaming is set to begin at 8:00 a.m. (MST) on August 17, during the call to order of the VFW/Ladies Auxiliary, Joint Opening Session. The live stream will continue for the duration of the session, including presentations of the VFW Hall of Fame Award to Connie Stevens, the VFW Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award to Gen. Michael Hayden (ret.), as well as appearances by many other notable guests. Streaming of the VFW General sessions will continue live August 18 – 20, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Replays will run from approximately 1 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. the next day. Don’t miss Buzz Aldrin, Scott Carpenter, World Wrestling Entertainment’s Sgt. Slaughter, the installation of our next VFW Commander-in-Chief Tommy Tradewell and much more!
The 110th VFW National Convention will be held Aug. 15-20, 2009, in Phoenix, Arizona.
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For information on what to do during your stay visit www.visitphoenix.com/vfw2009.
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Please be advised: If you are planning to travel into Mexico during your stay, U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry are required to have documents that comply with the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), most commonly a U.S. passport, a passport card, a trusted traveler card such as NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST, or an enhanced driver's license. See the complete list of WHTI-compliant documents.
SuperShuttle, the nation’s leading shared-ride airport shuttle, is offering discounted rates for all 110th VFW National Convention delegates. Take advantage of this opportunity when booking online by entering the special VFW national group/discount code: PX5R9. Visit www.supershuttle.com to get started. Note: Offer only available when booking on-line. 
Attention VFW… The Phoenix Mercury Basketball Team welcomes you to Phoenix. With $10 seats(reg. $26) in the lower level, join us for a game during your stay and we will honor your services. Sit TOGETHER, Come On- Court to take a special VFW group picture with a Mercury player and share a moment of RECOGNITION with the a special message from our fans… please click here for ticket details.
