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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is saluting Congress for the overwhelming passage of a new GI Bill for the 21st Century. The bill, S. 22, the "Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act," was attached to the war funding supplemental that the House passed June 19 by a vote of 416-12, and the Senate passed last ni...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is saluting Congress for the overwhelming passage of a new GI Bill for the 21st Century. The bill, S. 22, the "Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act," was attached to the war funding supplemental that the House passed June 19 and the Senate is predicted to approve this evening. Pre...
WASHINGTON — "Enough is enough," said George J. Lisicki, the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., in response to today's Washington Times article that provides additional information about the potential lethal effect a prescribed drug is having on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder-diagnosed veterans who volunteered for...
This year, theU.S. Armycelebrates 233 years of warrior's ethos: fearless determination and strength. Organized as the Continental Army June 14, 1775, the U.S. Army has been a formidable force in the defense of our nation and its interests worldwide. From the American Revolution to the war on terrorism, the men and women of the U.S. Army have always...
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — The anticipation was almost too much to bear. All that brand new playground equipment just waiting to be climbed up, slid down and played on. The kids at the Fort Campbell Family Resource Center waited anxiously, eager faces pressed against the windows, during the playground’s June 3 dedication ceremony. Some 3...
June 6, 1944, forever changed the course of history. On that day, Allied forces faced their biggest challenge ever as more than 150,000 Allied troops inched their way from their landing craft to 200 yards inland. Little did they know what awaited them: HELL. In open waters and zero cover, German soldiers took target practice at the Allies, mowing ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Parker Jay Duncan, Bountiful, Utah, has been named the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States 2007-2008 Scout of the Year. Duncan will receive a $5,000 scholarship and was sponsored by the Department of Utah. The VFW established the first scholarship award of $300 for Eagle Scouts in 1929. The award recognizes scout...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. has selected its 2008 National Employment Award winners. The annual awards program recognizes individuals and organizations for their efforts to promote veterans employment, training and advancement opportunities within their communities. The five category winners are: James C. Gates Dist...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The last known surviving veteran of World War I was recently recognizedby the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Frank W. Buckles, 107, was awarded the VFW Commander-in-Chief Gold Medal for his “extraordinary achievements and as a cherished representative of all World War I veterans.” “Frank B...
WASHINGTON — The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. met with President George W. Bush in the Oval Office this morning to discuss issues important to America’s veterans, service members and their families. George Lisicki thanked the president for his strong support of the troops and their families, and for pe...
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