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“Military service was something that I believe I owed our country,” said Forrest Enemark. “I felt an obligation to protect the opportunities and freedoms I’ve benefitted from, so that those that follow me may as well.” Enemark, 26, of Albany, New York, served as a specialist in the Army Reserves for six years. Part of ...
Statement Of Ryan M. Gallucci, Director National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before The United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittees on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs & Oversight and Investigations With Respect To “At What Cost? - Ensuring Quality ...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Commander applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs following its announcement of the addition of nine conditions to the list of presumed service-connected disabilities for certain veterans, today. “This is a significant step toward getting our toxic-exposed veterans the care a...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — More than 120 people showed for a “Call on Congress” event outside of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Headquarters Tuesday afternoon, urging senators from Missouri and Kansas to pass the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 or Honoring our PACT Act. “The cost of war ...
No matter the time of year, when you check the calendar of VFW Post 10804, you are sure to find something worthwhile. Located in N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the Post hosts regular functions and is almost always raising funds for a good cause. Members can also be spotted in the community building connections and giving back through other engage...
WASHINGTON — Today the VFW joins a grateful nation in commemorating National Borinqueneers Day, named in honor of the brave Soldiers of the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army. Nicknamed during the Korean War for the original inhabitants of the island of Puerto Rico, the Borinqueneers have a long and storied history dating back t...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is now accepting entries for its 2022-23 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship competitions. America’s high school students will be required to answer, “Why Is the Veteran Important?” while middle school students will have the opportunity to declare...
Before settling in Alto, Texas, Natalie Vines served in the Army as a combat medic and signal officer for more than 21 years. Assignments took her to Korea, Haiti and the Middle East. It was during one of her tours in Iraq that Vines sustained a traumatic brain injury. She continues to experience seizures, balance and vision issues and migraines. S...
WASHINGTON — Today marks the formal end to the Persian Gulf War and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) continues to celebrate the veterans of the conflict. The courage of these brave men and women who fought to liberate a nation more than 7,000 miles away from American shores left an indelible mark on history. On April 11, 1991, less than 90 ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tonight, during the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) virtual Parade of Winners, the organization proudly presented more than $211,000 in scholarships and awards as it named the national winners of its 2022 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth scholarship competitions. For the the second year in a row, the VFW virt...
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