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There’s a calm surrender within Donna Zephrine every time she finds herself pedaling her kayak along the tides that flow across Long Island Sound. The Army veteran and Bay Shore, New York, native spent several years fighting off her PTSD and a growing sense of isolation brought on as a side effect of the overwhelming transition from active-du...
For three consecutive years, VFW Post 7096 in Brooklyn, New York, has achieved 100% membership. Focused on supporting veterans as well as uplifting area youth, its dedicated members demonstrate the good work that is possible when many band together. In addition to providing vital assistance to its members — like suicide prevention and informa...
At 17 years old, Foley A. Parker enlisted in the Marine Corps and was deployed to Vietnam. After sustaining an injury, he was discharged right before he turned 20. “I was really young when I went in and really young when I got out,” he said. “It was a horrible transition. I found myself lost.” As a young man, Parker realized...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the inaugural VFW Day of Service — a dedicated day of service led by VFW members throughout the country and the world. The VFW Day of Service is an outgrowth of the organization’s #StillServing campaign launched in 2020 to recognize the ongoing dedication o...
While celebratingBlack HistoryMonth, the VFW is commemorating Black veterans for their service and contributions to military history. Like all veterans, African-American men and women have been an integral part of every VFW qualifying war. Here are stories of just some of the black men and women who made history in the military. COAST GUARD AWARDS ...
Statement of Kristina Keenan, 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 Honoring Our Promise: Reviewing the Effectiveness of Ser...
WASHINGTON – Leading veterans service organizations (VSOs) – the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), DAV (Disabled American Veterans), and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) – released The Independent Budget Recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) FY 2023 and FY 2024. The report serves as a roadmap to ensure VA is...
On June 22, 2015, a tornado struck Portland, Michigan, wreaking havoc throughout the area. When residents of Mayfield, Kentucky, experienced similar destruction after a tornado tore through their town in December 2021, the Portland community was ready to help. “Knowing firsthand the devastation and emotional strain brought on by such an event...
Statement of Patrick Murray, 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 Health With Respect To “Close to Home: Supporting Vet Centers in Meeting the Needs of Veterans and Military Personnel” ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Every February, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is honored to join the nation in celebrating Black History Month, bringing the service and achievements of our Black service members and veterans to the forefront. When Carter G. Woodson set out in 1926 to establish a time to promote and educate people about Black history a...
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