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VFW Commander-in-Chief Duane Sarmiento addressed a joint hearing of the House and Senate VA committees on March 6 during the 2024 VFW Washington Conference. Sarmiento began his testimony by thanking members of Congress for passing the Honoring Our PACT Act (P.L. 117-168) in 2022. Sarmiento noted that the law is the “most comprehensive toxic e...
VFW Post 3641 members in Pueblo, Colorado, hosted nine veterans during their fifth annual Homeless Veterans Fair on May 3. With tents scattered around the Post’s outdoor area, low income and homeless veterans in attendance were treated to several services provided by Post 3641’s members and volunteers as part of their initiative to mind...
A Vermont VFW Post Auxiliary in April hosted a successful bingo fundraiser to support a service dog training program that helps bring together service dogs with military veterans and first responders. More than 100 bingo players participated in the event, which featured a 50/50 raffle and additional prizes, at VFW Post 1034 Auxiliary in Brattleboro...
VFW on March 5 held a press conference on Capitol Hill to address a critical disparity that has long plagued many retired veterans. If passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden, the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 1282/S. 344) would provide medically retired combat veterans who served less than 20 years in the military with full re...
Twisted X is a proud supporter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars with its exclusive VFW collection of footwear. When you purchase Twisted X boots and shoes through the VFW Store, a portion of your purchase supports veterans, military service members and their families. Several styles of Twisted X men’s boots are now available at the VFW Store. ...
This month, VFW magazine continuesits “Destination Post Series.” The series will feature 125 VFW Posts located in sought-after tourist destinations. Featured VFW Posts are those that make a real difference in the communities in which the Posts are located. This month’s article takes VFW magazine readers to South Dakota. The small ...
For nearly 125 years since its inception, one of VFW’s priorities has always been the remembrance of veterans who died fighting for their country. As the oldest combat veterans organization in the nation, VFW’s efforts to commemorate the sacrifices of these veterans have led to war memorials sprouting across the country, from small town...
Preserving the legacy of U.S. troops who made the ultimate sacrifice is central to the VFW’s mission and existence. Many across the country have united in this endeavor to commemorate the valor of those honored and recognize the contributions of all who have served in the armed forces. Here are eight memorials dedicated, authorized, refurbish...
WASHINGTON — In light of the recent Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General report of funding improperly paid to senior executives last year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is expressing its concerns over the payments. “We are very disappointed by the lack of oversight involved here,” said Mike Figlioli,...
The VA last year announced new burial allowance rates for veterans who have died in nonservice-related incidents since October. VA announced several updates to burial benefits aimed at providing support to veterans and their families. These updates, according to VA, reflect the department’s commitment to honoring U.S. veterans around the worl...
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