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WASHINGTON — The Senate Armed Services Committee yesterday inserted language into its version of the fiscal year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act that could lead to the privatization of military commissaries. The provision would also establish a pilot program to test it on not fewer than five installations. In a statement, John W. S...
Armed Forces Day offers America the opportunity to honor and celebrate the commitment, dedication and sacrifices made by each and every Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine, Coastguardsman and Reservist who protects our way of life. It’s a day to publicly thank our service members for their many sacrifices and let them know we hold them in the hig...
Statement of Carlos Fuentes, senior legislative associate, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States before the United States House of Representatives, Committee on Veterans' Affairs with respect to Assessing the Promise and Progress of the Choice Program.
Statement of Carlos Fuentes, senior legislative associate, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States before the United States House Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs with respect to Exploring the Implementation and Future of the Veterans Choice Program.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Basis, an Intel Company will show its support to America’s veterans and service members by generously donating to the VFW. Beginning May 11, Basis will donate $10 from each of its newest fitness and sleep tracker, Basis Peak™ sold at www.mybasis.com to the VFW in support ...
WASHINGTON — Thelatest survey report by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.reveals that veteran participation and awareness of the Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Choice Program are improving, but that there are still fundamental areas of concern that must be addressed in order to ensure every veteran who is eligible for the new ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — VFW has announced the winners of the 2015 National Publications Contest. This year, the publications contest underwent significant changes to encourage continued participation. The contest’s reorganization created two new categories: Magazine and Best Feature Article. Two non-VFW-affiliated journalism professionals served...
WASHINGTON —The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is urging the U.S. House of Representatives to approve the National Defense Authorization Act when it comes up for a vote next week. The $495.9 billion base budget provides additional funding for fighter aircraft, helicopters, ship building and missile defense. It also includes VF...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and Disabled American Veterans filed a joint lawsuit yesterday to force the Department of Veterans Affairs to change a new claims submission procedure that was created solely to benefit the VA, not veterans. The main issue is the elimination of an informal claims process and the ...
Terry Jacobson served in the Navy from 1963-1967 aboard the U.S.S. Taylor. It was the summer after high school when he enlisted. He was 18, unemployed and looking for purpose. Now 69 years old, Jacobson has spent his whole life serving and advocating for his fellow veterans. As a VFW Service Officer in Denver, veteran and 50-year VFW member, Terry ...
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