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WASHINGTON — In testimony today before a joint hearing of the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committees, the national commander of America’s oldest and largest major combat veterans’ organization urged Congress to not balance the budget on the backs of disabled veterans or on the men and women who continue to serve in uniform. ...
WASHINGTON —The Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation is proud to announce that USAA, a leading provider of banking and insurance products and services to members of the U.S. military and their families, will continue its title sponsorship of the VFW Foundation’s Return the Favor campaign. USAA Executive Vice President and retired Army Lt...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. awarded House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.) with the 2012 VFW Congressional Award Tuesday afternoon for his outstanding service to the nation’s military and to a strong and secure America. “The chairman fights to strengthen...
The winners of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary sponsored Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition and the Patriot’s Pen essay competition were announced late yesterday afternoon during the 2012 VFW Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. The Voice of Democracy program celebrated its 65th year with this year’s theme, “Is There ...
The VetJobs Virtual Career Fair is now live for transitioning military, National Guard, Reserve, veterans and their family members to pre-register and to post their resumes prior to the official launch date of Thursday, March 1, 2012! Pre-register now by visiting the VetJobs (www.vetjobs.com) Search Jobs page and click on the Virtual Career Fair ba...
Temecula Valley VFW Post 4089 and its Men’s and Ladies Auxiliaries adopted the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469 Vengeance last November through the VFW National Military Assistance Program’s (MAP) Adopt-a-Unit. Through Adopt-a-Unit, VFW Posts and their Auxiliaries are able to develop supportive relationships with mili...
VFW Departments, Districts and Posts have an opportunity to show-off their creative talent in the 2012 VFW WebAward Competition. · Websites will be evaluated based on easy navigation, quick load time, overall content and creative design. · Judging will be done by the VFW Communications Department in two categories: “Department W...
Each year, the VFW Legislative Conference provides hundreds of VFW members and leaders the opportunity to speak with lawmakers, taking the voice of American veterans directly to The Hill. VFW’s live stream will begin on March 4, 2012 at 6:00pm (EST) with the annual Voice of Democracy Parade of Winners, followed by streaming video of the VFW C...
The Home Depot (HD) has opened their Community Impact Grants cycle which will be in effect from February 6, 2012 through August 13, 2012, though it is suggested you apply as soon as possible. VFW Posts can receive up to $5,000 to fix up their buildings; however, of course, there is no guarantee of funding. To begin the process, type in the follow...
BROOKLYN, Mich.— The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and Michigan International Speedway (MIS) are proud to announce the continuation of the VFW 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at MIS on Saturday, August 18. The 2012 season marks the VFW’s fourth year as a partner at MIS, including three years as the title...
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