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As March is set aside as Women’s History Month, VFW can think of no better time to recognize the Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. Located at the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, the memorial opened in October 1997. VFW members donated $70,000 toward the $21.5 million project. The memorial is a half-ci...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the selection of the first woman veteran as director of the VFW’s National Legislative Service (NLS). Kristina Keenan is a familiar and well-respected face on Capitol Hill. As a member of the NLS team since 2018, her tenacity and dedication have been proven time and ag...
WASHINGTON — On the heels of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Washington Conference, two official delegations comprised of senior VFW and Auxiliary leaders and supporting staff depart this weekend for separate command visits in East and Southeast Asian countries. Accompanied by VFW Washington Office Executive Director Ryan Gallucci, and tog...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is now accepting entries for its 79th annual Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship competitions. The 2025-2026 theme asks America’s students “How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?” Established in 1947, the VFW’s Voice of ...
Statement of Kristina Keenan, Deputy Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before The United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity With Respect To Pending Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Van Orden, Ranking Member Pappas, a...
Statement of Patrick Murray, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before The United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To Pending Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and members of the committee, on behalf of the men and women ...
Marine Corps and Vietnam veteran Kenneth Dieckmann, 79, lives with his wife, Sharon, and their two dogs in St. Louis, Missouri. He joined the military in 1963 and served for four years, earning two Purple Hearts and achieving the rank of corporal. Like many veterans, Dieckmann wanted to be a protector of his country. During his time in Vietnam, Die...
Army veteran Robert Stewart, 59, lives in Denham Springs, Louisiana, and has two daughters, Cace and Kristen. Stewart served for over 20 years in locations in the United States and Germany. During Operation Enduring Freedom, he deployed to Afghanistan with the 82nd Airborne Division. In his military career, Stewart became an airborne infantryman. H...
WASHINGTON — Last week I voiced the VFW’s concerns about the indiscriminate firings of veterans across our federal government. We heard from our members across the country about the effects this was having on their livelihoods and the care veterans seek at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). I urged the use of a scalpel instead of ...
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