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Jun 22 2025

VFW Reaffirms Commitment to US Military as Conflict in Middle East Escalates

WASHINGTON – Last night, the United States struck nuclear targets inside Iran. As tensions in the Middle East once again flare, the Veterans of Foreign Wars asks all Americans to keep our brave military men and women in their thoughts and prayers, as they serve in harm’s way tonight. The VFW knows very well that our world remains a dangerous place. We will never forget the sacrifices of our all-volunteer force who, at this very moment, stand between our enemies and our s...

Jun 20 2025

VFW Hosts Car Show

VFW Post 7397 in Lenexa, Kansas, recently wrapped up one of its annual fundraisers in June – a car show featuring everything from restored 1940s and 50s cars and bikes to restored WWII-era Jeeps. This year marks the seventh annual fundraiser the Post has held, with each year raising close to $1,000. Participants are encouraged to bring any kind of car they wish, and the registration fee is $20. “It takes a considerable amount of teamwork,” said organizer and VFW Post 739...

Jun 19 2025

'Deployments Can be Stressful'

Members of VFW Post 2811in Gainesville, Florida, provided and grilled hamburgers and hot dogs for an Army Reserve unit on June 14 at Cynthia Chestnut Park. Three Post members participated in a sendoff picnic for more than 50 soldiers and family members of the 257th Transportation Battalion, 399th Movement Control Team. The veterans provided refreshments and camaraderie to the unit that is on orders for deployment to the Middle East. “Deployments can be stressful,” said V...

Jun 19 2025

'We Welcome Everyone'

Earlier this month, VFW Post 837 came together to celebrate Victory in Europe Day — the day Germany unconditionally surrendered to the Allied Powers, effectively bringing an end to WWII in Europe. Although the official date of V-E (Victory in Europe) Day is May 8, the Post held its ceremony on June 3. The Post holds a V-E Day ceremony each year. “We welcome everyone to our events,” said VFW Post 837 Commander Johnny Vasquez when asked if the ceremony was open to the publ...

Jun 18 2025

Day of Remembrance

VFW Post 12146 members honored the memory of five of their own with a ceremony at the River Chill Restaurant in Payoon Beach, Banchang, Thailand, for Memorial Day. With more than 90 guests in attendance, the ceremony also included playing the American and Thai national anthems, followed by dignitaries and others who spoke on behalf of the five VFW members and the meaning of Memorial Day. “It is important to honor those who went to foreign lands to serve our country honor...