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May 14 2025

Ace Hardware Honors Memorial Day with Nationwide Tribute to Veterans

OAK BROOK, IL, -- In honor of Memorial Day, Ace Hardware is continuing its tradition of supporting the community by giving away 1 million American flags on Saturday, May 24, in conjunction with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Ace is also recognizing Memorial Day by offering customers significant savings on a wide selection of summer essentials. From May 13 through May 26, shoppers can take advantage of special discounts on grills, premium tools, outdoor equipment, pa...

May 13 2025

Waste & Delays: Examining VA’s Improper Payments in its Compensation and Pension Programs

Statement of Nancy Springer, 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 “Waste & Delays: Examining VA’s Improper Payments in its Compensation and Pension Programs” Washington, D.C. Chairman Luttrell, Ranking Member McGarvey, and members of the sub...

May 13 2025

‘Don’t Hold Yourself Back!’

Navy veteran Ricki Hughes, 40, lives in Gilbert, Arizona, with his wife, Latoya Walker, and their 15-year-old child. Hughes served four years as an aviation boatswain’s mate handler and spent time as a military police officer. Seeing the events of 9/11 inspired him to enlist. He is grateful for the opportunity to serve and for the lessons gained. “My experiences taught me the importance of discipline, clear communication and working well with others under pressure,” Hugh...

May 12 2025

‘We Do This Daily, and We Always Do it for Free'

VFW’s National Veterans Service and its network of more than 2,000 service officers worldwide reached a new record last year, helping veterans recover $14.62 billion in 2024. Since its inception 123 years ago, National Veterans Service has assisted veterans and their families in filing VA disability claims and securing earned benefits at no cost. Today, VFW Accredited Service Officers represent more than 590,500 veterans. Michael Figlioli, director of VFW National Vetera...