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Youth Scholarships

https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education/youth-scholarships

11/13/2024 - The VFW is dedicated to promoting patriotism and investing in our future generation. If you are a democracy-loving high school student interested in a $35,000 college scholarship or a patriotic middle school student interested in winning $5,000, these scholarships may be for you.

Youth & Education

https://www.vfw.org/community/youth-and-education

11/15/2024 - Working alongside America’s youth and instilling a sense of patriotism has always been — and will always be — a VFW priority. Learn more about the VFW’s youth and education programs below.

Assistance

https://www.vfw.org/assistance

11/21/2024 - The VFW offers a wide range of assistance programs aimed at helping veterans of every generation. Whether that means providing free, professional help filing or appealing a VA claim, offering scholarships for post-secondary education or providing emergency financial relief when times get tough, the VFW is there for America's veterans.

Transitioning to Civilian Life

https://www.vfw.org/join/member-benefits/transitioning-to-civilian-life

5/28/2024 - Through the support of a group of patriotic professional athletes from the National Football League and Major League Baseball, eKnowledge is able to provide SAT or ACT PowerPrep Programs to VFW members, relatives and dependents at drastically reduced prices. The SAT and ACT PowerPrep software helps students prepare for their college entrance exams, increases student confidence, which can result in higher test scores, thousands of dollars in scholarships, and accept...

2021 Virtual Parade of Winners

https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/events/vfw-legislative-conference/2021-virtual-parade-of-winners

3/27/2024 - Every year, nearly 230,000 of our nation's youth compete in the VFW's Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen audio essay competitions for their chance to win a portion of more than $3 million in college scholarships and awards. The competitions culminate with the Parade of Winners event, designed to celebrate and recognize the contests’ top national winners. This year, the VFW hosted its first-ever, virtual Parade of Winners on April 1, live on Facebook. During the histo...

Press Kit

https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/media-room/press-kit

8/1/2024 - With approximately 1.5 million VFW and Auxiliary members in nearly 6,000 Posts around the world, the VFW provides vital assistance and support for America’s service members, veterans and their families. Below you’ll find resources and the history surrounding America’s largest organization of combat veterans. VFW At a Glance: If you’re looking for high-level information about the powerhouse for veterans that’s been around since 1899, we’ve got you covered. VFW Fact She...

2022 Virtual Parade of Winners

https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/events/vfw-legislative-conference/2022-virtual-parade-of-winners

11/8/2024 - Every year, nearly 230,000 of our nation's youth compete in the VFW's Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen audio essay competitions for their chance to win a portion of more than $3 million in college scholarships and awards. The competitions culminate with the Parade of Winners event, designed to celebrate and recognize the contests’ top national winners. This year, the VFW will host its annual Parade of Winners virtually on April 7 at 7 p.m. CDT, live on Facebook. Be ...

Preventing Harm to Veterans: Examining VA’s Overpayments and Debt Collection Practices

https://www.vfw.org/advocacy/national-legislative-service/congressional-testimony/2019/9/preventing-harm-to-veterans-examining-vas-overpayments-and-debt-collection-practices

9/19/2019 - Statement of Carlos Fuentes, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States House of Representatives With Respect To “Preventing Harm to Veterans: Examining VA’s Overpayments and Debt Collection Practices” WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Pappas, Ranking Member Bergman and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and...

Draft Legislation to Improve the Authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Hire and Retain Physicians and Other Employees of the VA

https://www.vfw.org/advocacy/national-legislative-service/congressional-testimony/2016/03/draft-legislation-to-improve-the-authority-of-the-secretary-of-veterans-affairs-to-hire

3/16/2016 - STATEMENT OF CARLOS FUENTES, SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSOCIATE NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEES ON HEALTH AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITH RESPECT TO Draft legislation to improve the authority of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to hire and retain physicians and other employees of the Department of Vete...

Addressing Various Veterans Economic Issues

https://www.vfw.org/advocacy/national-legislative-service/congressional-testimony/2010/02/addressing-various-veterans-economic-issues-feb-25-2010

2/25/2010 - STATEMENT OF JUSTIN BROWN, LEGISLATIVE ASSOCIATE NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITH RESPECT TO H.R. 3257, H.R. 3484, H.R. 3813, H.R. 3948, H.R. 3976, H.R. 4079, H.R. 4203, H.R. 4359, and H.R. 4469. WASHINGTON, DC MADAME CHAIRWOMAN AND MEMBERS OF THIS SUBCOMMITTEE: On behalf of the 2.1 million ...