VFW Commander-in-Chief Duane Sarmiento addressed a joint hearing of the House and Senate VA committees on March 6 during the 2024 VFW Washington Conference. Sarmiento began his testimony by thanking members of Congress for passing the Honoring Our PACT Act (P.L. 117-168) in 2022. Sarmiento noted that the law is the “most comprehensive toxic exposure legislation” ever passed by Congress. He said that the PACT Act has helped veterans who served in the Vietnam War through t...
VFW Post 3641 members in Pueblo, Colorado, hosted nine veterans during their fifth annual Homeless Veterans Fair on May 3. With tents scattered around the Post’s outdoor area, low income and homeless veterans in attendance were treated to several services provided by Post 3641’s members and volunteers as part of their initiative to mind the gap. “We are here to fill a gap the best we can and it's not perfect, but, we have people who are in need that we can provide some r...
A Vermont VFW Post Auxiliary in April hosted a successful bingo fundraiser to support a service dog training program that helps bring together service dogs with military veterans and first responders. More than 100 bingo players participated in the event, which featured a 50/50 raffle and additional prizes, at VFW Post 1034 Auxiliary in Brattleboro, Vt. The guests also had lunch and met service dogs, Mercie and Sasquatch, from Vermont Paws and Boots. Those attending also...
VFW on March 5 held a press conference on Capitol Hill to address a critical disparity that has long plagued many retired veterans. If passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden, the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 1282/S. 344) would provide medically retired combat veterans who served less than 20 years in the military with full retirement and disability compensation. Currently, only retired military members with at least a 50 percent VA disability ratin...
Twisted X is a proud supporter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars with its exclusive VFW collection of footwear. When you purchase Twisted X boots and shoes through the VFW Store, a portion of your purchase supports veterans, military service members and their families. Several styles of Twisted X men’s boots are now available at the VFW Store. The ultralite work boot is made with an oil- and slip-resistant rubber outsole. The footbed is constructed with recycled foam and r...
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