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Statement of Aleks Morosky, deputy director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs with respect to H.R. 3715, H.R. 3936, H.R. 4087, H.R. 4757, H.R. 4758, H.R. 4759, H.R. 4782.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) announces it is now accepting entries into the 2016-17 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen scholarship competitions. The announcement comes just weeks after students from across the globe took home their share of $3.3 million in scholarships and awards from last...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The members of Ban Chang VFW Post 12146, located in Thailand, are no strangers to giving back to their community. For years, they’ve supported various local charities including the Boon Chu Home for Disabled Children, an orphanage and daycare center in Bangkok, Thailand, that provides care for severely disabled children. Of...
“They have no food, no money, no nothing…” That’s how VFW Post 8692 Senior Vice Commander John Pemrick Lewis describes the veterans he sees on the streets of Albany, N.Y. When he first encountered these homeless veterans, he knew something needed to be done—and fast. He formed a unique partnership with multiple VFW P...
Monday, April 11, marks the 25th anniversary of the official cease fire of the Persian Gulf War. As the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) reflects on the conflicts leading up to the Persian Gulf War, we take this opportunity to honor and acknowledge the service and sacrifice of the many Gulf War veterans who selflessly sacrificed ...
Army veteran Nicholas Edward Fertakis served as a combat engineer for six years. Before he left, he was on a path to become a nurse. He changed his mind and decided to earn a badge and become a law enforcement officer. Shortly after returning home from Afghanistan in 2013, he began working to make his dream a reality. “After my deployment, I ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Looking for the best hotel discounts before booking your next trip? VFW members can now save up to 20%* off the best available rate with Wyndham Hotel Group’s 14 different brands and 7,600 locations around the world. Browse all available member offers online to see how you can earn added travel deals on top of the bes...
WASHINGTON (March 23, 2016) —While extending his condolences and support to the people of Belgium, the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States also called yesterday’s terrorist attack another wakeup call to an America that remains ill prepared to defend against similar attacks. "The VFW stands with our ally as the...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - For the sixth consecutive year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) proudly announced its presenting sponsorship of the 27th annual Bataan Memorial Death March. The 2016 march, slated to start this upcoming weekend, is held at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The memorial march is a rigorous 26.2 miles through...
Statement of Carlos Fuentes, senior legislative associate, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States before the Subcommittees on Health and Economic Opportunity Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States House of Representatives with respect to Draft legislation.
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