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May 18 2022

VFW Commends Senate for Reaching Deal on PACT Act

WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) commended Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee leadership following today’s announcement of reaching a bipartisan deal on the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022, known as the “PACT Act.” “Today’s announcement from Senators Tester and Moran is a strong show of good faith to the veteran community,” said VFW National Commander Matthew “Fritz” Mihelcic, the leade...
May 18 2022

‘We Live in a Very Generous Community’

Since its inception more than 75 years ago, members of VFW Post 8872 in Port Sanilac, Michigan, remain devout volunteers and distributors of the "Buddy"® Poppy. Every year in May, Post 8872 members pilgrimage across Port Sanilac and several nearby communities in the eastern part of the state, spreading the gospel of the Buddy Poppy through weekend drives that help raise money for veterans. “We try to get as many members as we can to help,” Post 8872 Commander Roger Bobb...
May 18 2022

Supporting the VFW

This summer in select markets, VFW will be participating in the myWalgreens Donation Program. Walgreens, in partnership with in/PACT, is allowing its customers the opportunity to donate Walgreens cash rewards to VFW. Donations may be given to VFW at http://www.mywalgreens.com or the Walgreens mobile app, which is available on iPhone and Android. At Walgreens, customers earn Walgreens Cash rewards when they shop and use the myWalgreens rewards card. Through the app or w...
May 16 2022

Winners of Publications Contest Announced

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has announced the winners of the 2022 National Publications Contest. More than five years ago, the contest changed significantly to encourage more participation. This created two new categories: Best Magazine and Best Feature Article. This year’s competition retained those changes. Two non-VFW-affiliated journalism professionals served as judges for the competition. This is designed to guarantee impartiality and objec...
May 16 2022

Veterans Know VFW Post Has 'Got Their Six'

“Since the beginning, VFW Post 9126 decided we wanted to provide a healing and safe environment for veterans,” said State Assistant Adjutant and Quartermaster Andrea Melcher. The Post, located in Glenpool, Oklahoma, is making good on its promise through its wealth of programs, resources and general willingness to do whatever it takes to help a veteran in need. “We have spent countless hours repairing vehicles, homes and trailers for needy and disabled veterans,” said Mel...

 

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