Latest Releases

Oct 03 2024

‘I Want to Help Other Veterans’

Veteran Charles Hoisington is #StillServing with the VFW alongside his service dog, Dodger, who was gifted to him by the nonprofit organization Northwest Battle Buddies. “Dodger gave me a sense of purpose,” Hoisington said. Before the pair met, Hoisington described himself as a recluse who was filled with anger, fear and loneliness. After they united, Hoisington rejoined the VFW and gained the courage to venture into public. Hoisington is a VFW Gold Legacy Life member wh...

Oct 02 2024

'I Love Wearing the Uniform’

Veteran Eric King is #StillServing in the U.S. Army Reserve with help from his German Shepherd service dog, Zoka. After serving in combat, King developed post-traumatic stress. Zoka redirects King when he becomes overwhelmed by using her paws or body to apply calming pressure. “Because of her, I can fully participate in life,” King said. Zoka accompanies King to work, monthly military training sessions and anywhere else outside the home. King is determined to continue se...

Oct 01 2024

'I Care About Helping Fellow Veterans’

Veteran Lon Smith is #StillServing as a Life member of VFW Post 8466 in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with his emotional support dog, Lon Smith Jr. (LJ), an Imperial Shih Tzu. Smith developed post-traumatic stress after serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. LJ distracts Smith during episodes of anxiety or depression and when he experiences flashbacks. Together, Smith and LJ represent the VFW and spread goodwill at events like ComiCon and Christmas and New Year’s celebration...

Sep 30 2024

'I Want to Give Back'

As a member of Post 3103, VFW Life member Ben Seal is #StillServing his Post and with other organizations across his Fredericksburg, Virginia, community. As both junior vice commander and chair of his Post’s house committee, Seal supports logistics, security and maintenance. He also chairs Virginia District 8’s Youth Scholarship Committee. In addition to his leadership roles, Seal has volunteered with Semper K9, a nonprofit organization that provides service dogs to woun...