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WASHINGTON – April 11 marks the 34th anniversary of the formal end to the Persian Gulf War, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) continues to honor and pay tribute to the nearly 700,000 military men and women who served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. On April 11, 1991, less than 90 days after the U.S.-led offensive against Ir...
Statement of Nancy Springer, 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 Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To “Examining VA Efforts to Decrease Delays in Vetera...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the fourth annual VFW Day of Service — a dedicated day of service led by veterans throughout the country and the world — will kick off the first Saturday in May (May 3), marking the start of veteran-led community service projects to take place throughout th...
KANSAS CITY, Mo., – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce it is the National Presenting Sponsor of Irreverent Warriors, an organization dedicated to improving mental wellness and combatting veteran suicide through creative engagements, events and a strong veteran-based support network. Open to veterans, active-duty service m...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Combat Tested Gaming community is bringing together veterans, active-duty personnel and the gaming world. The community fosters camaraderie, friendly competition, and emotional support, providing a space for mental well-being and the opportunity to learn more about veteran benefits. In its fifth season of official...
The 2025 VFW Day of Service launches on May 3. As a part of the VFW’s #StillServing campaign, the Day of Service aims to unite VFW members to illustrate to the world the positive impact they make in their communities. While the Day of Service officially kicks off on May 3, events are encouraged to take place throughout the remainder of the mo...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The VFW is pleased to announce it has joined with Main Street, a leading financial education company, to develop a comprehensive national financial education initiative aimed at empowering veterans across the country with ongoing content and resources tailored specifically for veterans and their unique needs. The initiative...
Overwhelmed by the pressures at work and the birth of her second child in 2017, Tricia Lourenco Boucher sought a reprieve from her mounting PTSD and anxiety symptoms. A member of the Air Force Reserve at the time, Boucher turned to the VA for help and, through several treatment options, discovered that the act of gardening outdoors cultivated the m...
Being the largest Navy base in the world, Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia is home to a vast number of sailors and Marines, and VFW’s Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) site on the base provides an essential service to those military members. VFW National Pre-Discharge Claims Representative Abigail Heffernan said that a common concern amon...
WASHINGTON – For the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and for our nation, National Vietnam War Veterans Day is an important one. Made official through the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017, on March 29 we pay tribute to our Vietnam War veterans’ unwavering courage, dedication and the countless sacrifices made by them and their ...
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