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ORLANDO, Fla. — VA Secretary James Peake provided an update on his department at today’s Business Session. He noted that VA’s budget will be $93.7 billion for 2009, and that VA’s budget has increased nearly 91% since 2001. “It’s more than a matter of money,” he said, “it’s about offering the be...
ORLANDO, Fla. — At Monday night’s banquet, actress Ann Margret as well as Mickey Rooney, received VFW’s Hall of Fame Award. Ann Margret, who participated in Bob Hope’s USO tours in Vietnam in 1966 and 1968, said, “You represent the soul of this nation. We are eternally grateful. I give you my deepest respect and admir...
ORLANDO, Fla. — Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain opened his address before VFW’s Joint Opening Session today by reminding attendees that all Americans must “speak as one” and praise the men and women fighting the Iraq War. “Though a victory is finally in sight,” said the VFW life member of Post...
ORLANDO, Fla. — Army Reserve Brig. Gen. Daniel Ivan Schultz, keynote speaker at today’s memorial service, touched on the common thread that binds all veterans together—wearing a military uniform and patriotism. Schultz, commander of the 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), based in Orlando, Fla., said it is our duty to remem...
WASHINGTON — President George W. Bush has accepted an invitation to speak Wednesday at the 109th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. The annual convention by America’s oldest major veterans’ organization starts tomorrow at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The event is not open to th...
WASHINGTON — Next Tuesday, Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) will be awarded the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Gold Medal and Citation of Merit for his leadership in sponsoring the Post 9/11 GI Bill, which was signed into law on June 30, 2008. VFW National Commander George Lisicki will present the award to Senator Webb at the organization's national ...
WASHINGTON — The two presumptive presidential candidates have accepted invitations to speak next week to the 109th national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., which starts tomorrow at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The event is not open to the public. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) is scheduled to speak...
WASHINGTON — The national commander of the nation's oldest major veterans' organization is applauding an American Airlines decision to waive baggage fees for up to three pieces of checked luggage for military personnel traveling under official orders. George J. Lisicki, who leads the 2.2 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. an...
PHOENIX — Phoenix International Raceway, Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI), and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will unite this season in a unique partnership that will celebrate the accomplishments and bravery of current and veteran armed forces personnel and NASCAR racing. The partnership will include a series of activities and programs, includi...
WASHINGTON — A Texas newspaper article last week about an airline charging a young soldier heading to Iraq $100 for a third piece of luggage has prompted the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to ask an airline trade association for help to establish a set baggage policy for all military personnel traveling on official orders....
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