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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – April 11 marks the 26th anniversary of the official end of Operation Desert Storm. The war, which lasted six weeks in the air and 100 hours on the ground, proved not only the devastating lethality of the U.S. military, but also that it was extremely capable of fighting as an interoperable and expeditionary force against wha...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is applauding Congress for passing legislation this week that extends and improves the Veterans Choice Program. The bill now heads to the White House for the president’s signature. The Choice Program was created by the VFW-supported Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability...
Statement of Patrick Murray, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To H.R. 105, H.R. 299, H.R. 1328, H.R. 1329, H.R. 1390, H.R. 1564, ...
Statement Of Kayda Keleher, Legislative Associate National Legislative Service Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Before The Committee On Veterans’ Affairs United States House Of Representatives With Respect To “An Assessment of Ongoing Concerns at the Veterans Crisis Line” WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Roe, Ranking...
Rishi Sharman, a 19-year-old Californian, has put his college career on hold to travel the country seeking out and interviewing "great heroes." His goal is to film interviews with WWII vets until there are none left.
B.J. Lawrence, national junior vice commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., and several VFW members from local Posts will join the Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) at a special ceremony on April 5, to commence the restoration project of the POW/MIA Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Venice, Calif., and speak out again...
Since the birth of our nation, many veterans have gone on to greatness in a variety of fields. From U.S. presidents to well-known authors, athletes and actors, WWI is no exception. Here is a look at some of those famous vets from the “Great War.” Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) b. Lamar, Mo. 33rd President Ranked No. 7 (a “near grea...
WASHINGTON — President Trump announced Monday the creation of the White House Office of American Innovation to “bring together the best ideas from government, the private sector, and other thought leaders to ensure that America is ready to solve today's most intractable problems, and is positioned to meet tomorrow's challenges and oppor...
Statement Of Carlos Fuentes, Director, National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States Before The Subcommittee On Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations United States House of Representatives With Respect To “Public Hearing" WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Dent, Ranking ...
Statement Of Kayda Keleher, Legislative Associate National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States Before The Subcommittee on Health Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States House of Representatives With Respect To “H.R 91, H.R. 95, H.R. 467, H.R. 907, H.R. 918, H.R. 1005, H.R. 1162, H.R. 1545, H.R. 16...
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