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WASHINGTON —The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to honor our nation’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander service members, veterans and their families throughout May for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The month’s designation encompasses more than 50 ethnic or linguisti...
Statement of Meggan Coleman, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States House Of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health With Respect To Dignity Denied: The Case for Reform at State Veterans Homes Washington, D.C. Chairwoman ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce starting May 1, participating Burger King® franchise restaurants will kick off their annual fundraiser to raise money throughout the month of May in support of the VFW’s National Veterans Service (NVS), helping to ensure the VFW can continue to provide serv...
Statement of Meggan Coleman, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Outreach to Support Veterans’ Mental Health Washington, D.C. Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blum...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce it has been named a beneficiary of the 2025 Harley-Davidson’s Let’s Ride Challenge™ Ride for Heroes, an initiative that aims to celebrate those who serve our country and marks the largest ride challenge in H-D’s history, perpetuating the company...
For several years, VFW Post 4272 in Columbus, Mississippi, has partnered with Golden Triangle Outdoors to host the Catfish Roundup. Post members decided it would be a great way to participate in the VFW National Day of Service. “The event allows mentally and physically disabled individuals to get outdoors and have fun together,” Post Co...
For the past four years, Staci Boyer, commander of VFW Post 3873 in Naperville, Illinois, has organized a Community Fitness Competition. Just like in previous years, she plans on making it a VFW National Day of Service event in 2025. “By recognizing it as an official Day of Service event, we not only highlight the vital role our Post plays in...
As members of VFW Post 2113 in De Pere, Wisconsin, began thinking about what to do for this year’s VFW National Day of Service, discussions led to a previous member. “Our Post has a long and proud history of supporting the needs of the community,” Post Quartermaster/Adjutant Randy Hansen said. “One of our original members, L...
The Grand Ole Opry, celebrating its 100th anniversary, is scheduled to salute and honor the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary with a return of the red carpet parade and what has become a highlight of the year, the special Salute the Troops Opry performance Tuesday, May 20th. Among the artists scheduled to perform are Opry member Craig Morgan, who...
Each year on Memorial Day, VFW Post 5162 in Madison, Alabama, has upheld a special tradition: a wreath-laying ceremony that honors all who have fallen for our country. “It’s been going on for as long as any member can remember,” said Post 5162 Quartermaster Marcus Craig. The Post meets at Maple Hill Cemetery in Huntsville, Alabama...
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