Veterans of Foreign Wars

War Vets To Lobby Congress for Benefits

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:54:25 GMT

War Vets To Lobby Congress for Benefits 2008-02-29 WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2008 --More than a thousand war veterans will be in the halls of Congress next week to lobby their elected officials on issues important to the nation’s 24 million veterans, 2.2 million servicemembers, and their families. “We

VFW: Success in Iraq Not Based on Timetables

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:24:24 GMT

VFW: Success in Iraq Not Based on Timetables 2008-04-10 WASHINGTON, April 10, 2008 --The national commander of the nation's largest organization of combat veterans fully agrees with President Bush that much progress has occurred in Iraq over the past 15 months, and after two days of testimony by Am

VFW: Medal of Honor Faker Caused Harm

Randi Law — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:39:55 GMT

VFW: Medal of Honor Faker Caused Harm 2010-08-19 INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 19, 2010 -- The national commander of America's largest combat veterans' organization is aghast that a California-based federal appeals court would rule in favor of a Medal of Honor impostor. "The court just dishonored every genu

VFW: Government Should Help Employers

Cara Putthoff — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:31:36 GMT

VFW: Government Should Help Employers 2008-12-08 WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2008 --The nation's oldest major veterans' organization is urging its 2.2 million members to contact Congress and urge them to help America's businesses stay in business. "The image that is the United States o

VFW WANTS PASTOR TERRY JONES TO 'BACK OFF'

Randi Law — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:31:19 GMT

VFW WANTS PASTOR TERRY JONES TO 'BACK OFF' Planned Islamic Center Protest Could Produce More Violence 2011-04-21 /uploadedImages/VFW.org/News_and_Events/Press/VFW Wants Pastor.jpg The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. wants Pastor Terry Jones to cancel his plans to prote

VFW WANTS NEW MEDAL RANKING LOWERED

Jennifer McDonald — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:17:57 GMT

America’s largest combat veterans’ organization is in total disagreement with the Pentagon’s decision to have its new Distinguished Warfare Medal outrank the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

“It is very important to properly recognize all who faithfully serve and excel, but this new medal — no matter how well intended — could quickly deteriorate into a morale issue,” said John E. Hamilton, national commander of the 2 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Auxiliaries.

VFW Wants Military Exempt From Airline Baggage Fees

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:36:57 GMT

VFW Wants Military Exempt From Airline Baggage Fees 2008-08-08 WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2008 --A Texas newspaper article last week about an airline charging a young soldier heading to Iraq $100 for a third piece of luggage has prompted the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to ask an a

VFW Urges Russia to Restore Full MIA Accounting Support

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:53:57 GMT

VFW Urges Russia to Restore Full MIA Accounting Support 2008-10-17 WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2008 --The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. national commander’s trip to Russia included a trip to St. Petersburg to meet with the Russian Veterans of Afghanistan organization to elicit their support of Am

VFW Urges Passage of Protect America Act

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:57:11 GMT

VFW Urges Passage of Protect America Act 2008-02-21 WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2008 --The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is urging House leadership to adopt the Senate version of the Protect America Act to safeguard Americans from future terrorist attacks and to protect third parties from frivolous

VFW Urges Caution in Ending 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

Randi Law — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:33:21 GMT

VFW Urges Caution in Ending 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' The VFW national commander said his greatest concern is how repeal will impact those closest to the fight. 2010-12-20 /uploadedImages/VFW.org/News_and_Events/Press/VFWlogo.gif The end of the Defense Department policy known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tel

VFW to Toledo Mayor: Support the Troops and Eliminate the Personal Politics

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:03:44 GMT

VFW to Toledo Mayor: Support the Troops and Eliminate the Personal Politics 2008-02-14 KANSAS CITY, Feb. 14, 2008 --The VFW is disappointed with the mayor of Toledo, Ohio, for his recent insensitivities directed toward a Michigan-based U.S. Marine Corps unit. Last week, Mayor Carty Finkbeiner refu

VFW SUPPORTS MONTFORD POINT MARINES

Randi Law — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:21:38 GMT

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is urging the Senate to pass S. 1527 to authorize the award of the Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines of World War II. Its companion bill passed unanimously in the House earlier this week.

"The Montford Point Marines paved the way for future generations of African Americans to proudly call themselves United States Marines," said VFW National Commander Richard L. DeNoyer, a retired Marine and Vietnam combat veteran from Middleton, Mass. "And just like the Army's Buffalo Soldiers and the Air Force's Tuskegee Airmen, they must be properly recognized for their service, their sacrifice, and most especially for their perseverance to overcome the racial challenges of the time to help our nation fight and win World War II."

VFW Strongly Against 'Burn A Koran Day'

Cara Putthoff — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:26:16 GMT

VFW Strongly Against 'Burn A Koran Day' 2010-09-07 WASHINGTON Sept. 7, 2010 — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is strongly against the "Burn a Koran Day" that has been proposed by Pastor Terry Jones of the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Fla., to occur this Saturday on the n

VFW STATEMENT ON WOMEN IN COMBAT POLICY CHANGE

Kala Roberts — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:34:31 GMT

The military services will be charged with phasing in this policy change to allow women greater access to frontline career fields, and the implementation will be under intense scrutiny by advocates and critics alike.

VFW Statement on Military Sexual Assaults

Jennifer McDonald — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:46:05 GMT

A Department of Defense survey reports the number of military sexual assaults rose from 19,000 to 26,000 in two years, and according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, 20 percent of women and 1 percent of men have been victims of military sexual trauma. Many more cases may still be unreported due to real or perceived reprisals against the victims, nonresponsive leadership in all ranks, or simple human shame.

VFW Statement on Dover AFB Mortuary Affairs

Jennifer McDonald — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:50:19 GMT

Richard L. DeNoyer, the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., issued the following statement regarding confirmed reports of gross mismanagement by the mortuary affairs unit at Dover Air Force Base, Del.

VFW Statement on Distinguished Warfare Medal

Randi Law — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:30:47 GMT

The Pentagon announced today that Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has cancelled the creation of the Distinguished Warfare Medal, and instead will create a new device to affix to existing medals to properly recognize drone operators, cyber warriors and others who are making a tremendous real-time impact on battlefields far away.

VFW Says ‘Thank You!’ for New GI Bill

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:40:40 GMT

VFW Says ‘Thank You!’ for New GI Bill Congress Delivers for America's Newest Greatest Generation 2008-06-26 WASHINGTON, June 26, 2008 – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is saluting Congress for the overwhelming passage of a new GI Bill for the 21st Century. The bill, S. 22, the "Post 9/11

VFW Salutes Passage of 2009 VA Budget

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:59:44 GMT

VFW Salutes Passage of 2009 VA Budget 2008-10-01 WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2008 --The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is saluting the 110th Congress for providing $50.2 billion in discretionary funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs fiscal year 2009 budget. As part of the $634 billion Conti

VFW Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on Westboro Baptist Church

Randi Law — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:00:03 GMT

VFW Reacts to Westboro Supreme Court Verdict 2011-03-02 /uploadedImages/VFW.org/News_and_Events/Press/westboro(1).jpg T he U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Westboro Baptist Church’s right to protest military funerals, deciding it’s demonstrations are protected by the U.S. Constitution’s

VFW OUTRAGED BY SEXUAL ASSAULTS AT VA

Randi Law — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:05:26 GMT

W OUTRAGED BY SEXUAL ASSAULTS AT VA 'It is inexcusable for security equipment and incident reporting procedures to be so broken down that patients and staff alike may fear for their personal safety.' 2011-06-08 /uploadedImages/VFW.org/News_and_Events/Press/VFWlogo.gif The Veterans of Foreign Wars of

VFW National Commander Slams Treatment of Wounded OIF Veteran by Columbia U. Students

Randi Law — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:55:49 GMT

VFW National Commander Slams Treatment of Wounded OIF Veteran by Columbia U. Students VFW Commander, Richard Eubank, is appalled over treatment of combat veteran 2011-02-22 /uploadedImages/VFW.org/News_and_Events/Press/Restoring Veterans Day thumb.jpg KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 22, 2011 - The nation

VFW National Commander Moves for Dissolution of Political Action Committee

Cara Putthoff — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:03:37 GMT

VFW National Commander Moves for Dissolution of Political Action Committee Erosion of public support for this organization can't continue 2010-10-18 /uploadedImages/VFW.org/News_and_Events/Press/VFW Leaders Act on PAC Endorsements.jpg I have reviewed the Political Action Committee (PAC) Board of Dir

VFW Legislative Alert:

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:02:46 GMT

VFW Legislative Alert: 2008-02-14 Background: The Department of Defense has proposed to reduce costs by a total of $1.2 billion for Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) by raising current fees, co-pays and deductibles, along with establishing a new TRICARE standard fee. This will affect military retirees und

VFW Legislative Alert

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:52:03 GMT

VFW Legislative Alert 2008-01-03 Background: The large funding bill that Congress sent to the president's desk included a sizeable $2.9 billion increase for veterans health care and benefits. There is an additional $3.7 billion in potential veterans funding - funding that would fully meet the needs

VFW Leaders Act on Pac Endorsements

Randi Law — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:08:17 GMT

VFW Leadership at Odds with VFW-PAC VFW line officers have decided to bring the question of continued existence of the PAC to the floor during the 112th VFW national convention in August 2010-10-08 KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 8, 2010 -The national line officers of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) are

VFW Files Motion to Intervene in Mojave Desert Memorial Case: This is Our Land, Our Memorial. We Want it Back!

Randi Law — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 19:43:33 GMT

VFW Files Motion to Intervene in Mojave Desert Memorial Case: This is Our Land, Our Memorial. We Want it Back 'The veterans and the fallen heroes this memorial represents paid for this small parcel of land with their own blood, sweat, and tears.' 2010-09-21 /uploadedImages/VFW.org/News_and_Events/Press/mojav

VFW Demands Passage of New GI Bill for 21st Century

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:26:50 GMT

VFW Demands Passage of New GI Bill for 21st Century 2008-04-29 WASHINGTON, April 29, 2008 – The national commander of America's largest organization of combat veterans is demanding that Congress pass S. 22, the "Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act." "A new GI Bill for the 21st century m

VFW Demands Accountability Over Chantix Issue

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:41:50 GMT

VFW Demands Accountability Over Chantix Issue 2008-06-19 WASHINGTON, June 19, 2008 – "Enough is enough," said George J. Lisicki, the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., in response to today's Washington Times article that provides additional information about the poten

VFW Condemns Senseless Tucson Shooting

Randi Law — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:17:41 GMT

VFW Condemns Senseless Tucson Shooting "his really hits home because the VFW is also a member of the Capitol Hill community," 2011-01-09 /uploadedImages/VFW.org/News_and_Events/Press/VFWlogo.gif The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is condemning the senseless shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (

VFW Condemns Berkeley City Council for Permitting Marine Harassment

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:11:07 GMT

VFW Condemns Berkeley City Council for Permitting Marine Harassment 2008-02-04 KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 4, 2008 --The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is furious with the Berkeley, Calif., City Council, calling their actions “outrageous and idiotic” following their recent vot

VFW CALLS WHITE HOUSE PROPOSALS A 'BREACH OF FAITH'

Randi Law — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:23:23 GMT

VFW CALLS WHITE HOUSE PROPOSALS A 'BREACH OF FAITH' 'The proposals are all about money, not about people' 2011-09-19 /uploadedImages/VFW.org/News_and_Events/Press/VFWlogo.gif WASHINGTON — The national commander of the nation's oldest and largest major combat veterans' organization is sounding th

VFW Calls VA Shredding Incident A 'Disgraceful Management Failure'

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:55:34 GMT

VFW Calls VA Shredding Incident A 'Disgraceful Management Failure' 2008-10-16 WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2008 --The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is calling this morning's disclosure that some veterans’ documents may have been shredded a "disgraceful management failure."

VFW Calls Simpson Comment Irresponsible

Randi Law — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:09:45 GMT

VFW Calls Simpson Comment Irresponsible 2010-09-02 WASHINGTON, Sept. 2, 2010 - The nation's largest organization of combat veterans is taking strong issue with a comment made by the Republican co-chairman of a presidential commission on fiscal responsibility and reform, who suggested that benefit

VFW Calls For Full MRAP Investigation

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:58:09 GMT

VFW Calls For Full MRAP Investigation 2008-02-19 WASHINGTON, Feb. 19, 2008 --The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. has called upon the House and Senate Armed Services Committees [Read letter] to conduct a full investigation into an accusation that the U.S. Marine Corps gave priority to a futur

VFW Backs Udall's Bataan Gold Medal Bill

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:24:22 GMT

VFW Backs Udall's Bataan Gold Medal Bill 2008-03-04 WASHINGTON, March 4, 2008--The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), an organization 2.3 million members strong, has endorsed legislation authored by U.S. Representative Tom Udall, D-N.M., to bestow Bataan Death March veterans with

VFW Applauds White House Efforts to Stop Military Suicide

Randi Law — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:34:36 GMT

The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., the nation’s largest organization of combat veterans, applauded the president’s signing of an executive order this morning designed to curb military and veteran suicide and improve the delivery of mental health resources to our nation’s heroes.

“Today, more American service members die by their own hands than at the hands of our enemies, which is why the VFW is proud to see our commander-in-chief taking action to address this national crisis,” said VFW National Commander John E. Hamilton. “Long, repeat deployments through more than a decade of war have taken an immeasurable toll on our nation’s newest generation of heroes. We have an obligation to care for these brave men and women when they return from the front lines, and we think this executive order will be a critical step in fulfilling that obligation.”

VFW APPLAUDS PRESIDENTIAL INITIATIVE ON VETERANS JOBS

Randi Law — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:51:36 GMT

The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. joined President Barack Obama at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C., this morning, as the president announced a new White House initiative to ensure American veterans find the viable careers they deserve.

VFW Announces Legislative Priorities for 2011

Randi Law — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:45:45 GMT

VFW Announces Legislative Priorities for 2011 VFW Legislative Director Raymond Kelley outlines new goals for the upcoming year. 2011-01-05 /uploadedImages/VFW.org/News_and_Events/Press/VFW Leaders Act on PAC Endorsements.jpg As a new decade begins, VFW is more determined than ever to fight for key ve

USA Today OpEd: Court Sends Chilling Message

Randi Law — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 20:12:15 GMT

USA Today OpEd: Court Sends Chilling Message 2011-03-03 /uploadedImages/VFW.org/News_and_Events/Press/Eubank-border.gif By Richard L. Eubank USA Today OpEd Wednesday's 8-1 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the free speech rights of the Westboro Baptist Church should send a chi

The VFW Guards the Guardians

Cara Putthoff — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:23:44 GMT

The VFW Guards the Guardians 2008-12-02 Robert F. Dorr’s December 1 commentary, “VFW, Legion must modernize in order to thrive” is interesting reading but regrettably focuses on archaic stereotypes that are simply re-hashing many of his embedded misunderstandings of what veterans service organizat

Thanks to our Veterans Every War Has an End: Upholding Veterans Day

Cara Putthoff — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:59:32 GMT

Thanks to our Veterans Every War Has an End: Upholding Veterans Day 2008-11-10 An Editorial by VFW National Commander Glen Gardner Remembering America’s warriors is often an afterthought for many Americans. It’s about time Nov. 11 is paid its proper respect. Veterans Day, once

Statement from VFW National Commander on the PAC situation

Randi Law — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:32:20 GMT

Statement From VFW National Commander on the PAC Situation Decisions made by PAC failed to represent the best interest of VFW members 2010-10-22 /uploadedImages/VFW.org/News_and_Events/Press/US-flag-border.gif Dear Comrades: As you know, in light of the VFW- PAC endorsements I, along with m

Semper Fi! Happy Birthday, Marines!

Cara Putthoff — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:01:10 GMT

Semper Fi! Happy Birthday, Marines! 2008-11-10 On November 10, we celebrate the 233rd year of rich tradition and spirit of the U.S. Marine Corps. From the "Halls of Montezuma, to the Shores of Tripoli," our "Soldiers of the Sea" have gallantly served our great nation for 233 years. First to land and

Opposing view on free speech: Vulgarity is not a message

Randi Law — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:21:01 GMT

Opposing view on free speech: Vulgarity is not a message 2010-10-06 /uploadedImages/VFW.org/News_and_Events/Press/Eubank-border.gif USA TODAY By Richard L. Eubank While in uniform, VFW members have fought in every war and conflict to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution. They, better th

JCS Chairman's Thanksgiving Day Message

Cara Putthoff — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:16:42 GMT

JCS Chairman's Thanksgiving Day Message 2008-11-24 WASHINGTON, Nov. 24, 2008 --In his 2008 Thanksgiving Day message, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, noted the wartime similarities between today and the proclamation of the national holiday 140 years ago. Here is the

Editorial: Educating America’s Newest Greatest Generation

Randi Law — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:28:41 GMT

Editorial: Educating America’s Newest Greatest Generation 2008-04-03 By George Lisicki and Paul Rieckhoff On his first day in office, Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) introduced the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act (S. 22) to update a 20-year-old peacetime GI Bill with 21st century realities. Ye

ACTION ALERT: CONTACT CONGRESS TO REINSTATE TUITION ASSISTANCE

Kala Roberts — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:28:20 GMT

The VFW needs you to immediately contact your members of Congress to urge their support of S.Amdt. 72 to HR 933, a bipartisan amendment to reinstate military Tuition Assistance (TA).

Action Alert: Contact Congress to Lower Medal Status

Alicia Diaz — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:43:50 GMT

The VFW needs you to immediately contact your members of Congress to urge their support of H.R. 833 and S. 470 to lower the ranking of the new Distinguished Warfare Medal to below the Purple Heart

A Christmas Message from VFW National Commander

Cara Putthoff — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:40:31 GMT

A Christmas Message from VFW National Commander 2008-12-15 Anyone who has worn a uniform overseas knows this is the most difficult time of year to be separated from family and friends. “It is easy to say ‘let us remember our troops’ during the Christmas season, but how many of us really understand