Sub-zero temperatures. Running up to 15 miles a day. Shouldering 100-pound rucksacks across unforgiving terrain. It was all part of the job for Stevie Wonder Houston, 52. But after six years, the job took its toll. “Being in the Army, especially in Fairbanks, Alaska, is difficult on the body,” he explained. Today, Houston grapples with several service-connected conditions, including degenerative disc disease, tinnitus and sleep apnea. Between the ringing in his ears, tro...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Student Veterans of America (SVA) are now accepting applications from student veterans interested in participating in the upcoming 2026-2027 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship program. Since 2014, the fellowship has brought select student veterans, who must be VFW members or membership eligible, to Washington, D.C., to meet face to face with their senators, representatives and staff members. Student veterans interested in a...
While working as a non-commissioned officer (NCO) in the Army, VFW Post 467 member Jose Flores came to a powerful realization: “Every soldier has a story.” According to Flores, an integral duty of an NCO is to wholly care for soldiers. Throughout his 30-year career in the Army, he had a chance to connect with and listen to the personal journeys of hundreds of troops, which inspired him to pursue work in amplifying veterans’ voices through broadcasting. To keep close prox...
Congratulations to all the All-American winners! The All-American program recognizes leadership, teamwork and accomplishment in membership growth and VFW programs. For those Posts, Districts and Departments reaching the All-American goal, the VFW Store offers commemorative items. You will find pins, name tags and rings when you click vfwstore.org/searchresults?q=allamerican. To order personalized ball caps by the dozen with your Post information as well as year of All-Am...
Earlier this year, President Donald J. Trump bestowed the nation’s highest military award for valor on five veterans of U.S. conflicts that included World War II, Korea, Vietnam and Afghanistan. On Feb. 24, during his State of the Union address, the President awarded the Medal of Honor (MOH) to Korean War veteran and retired Navy Capt. Elmer Royce Williams and Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover, who served in Operation Absolute Resolve, the recent mission to remove...
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