Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9133 present Maria Cruz with the 2013 VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award, at Heroes Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 19. Cruz was recognized for hard work and dedication to her students and community. - Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9133 present Maria Cruz with the 2013 VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award, at Heroes Elementary School aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 19. Cruz was recognized for hard work and dedication to her students and community.