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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to announce that its Unmet Needs program has already exceeded $1 million in financial assistance grants to more than 420 military and veteran families since the VFW’s fiscal year began in September. This puts Unmet Needs on track for the highest level of assistance pro...
More than 7,000 veterans, service members and supporters braved the desert heat on March 19, to participate in the annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, making it the most highly-attended event in its 28-year history. In addition to the VFW’s role as presenting sponsor of this year’s event, it was an active pa...
Statement of Sarah Maples, Director National Security and Foreign Affairs Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record Subcommittee on Personnel Committee on Armed Services United States Senate With Respect To DOD Civilian Personnel Reform WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Tillis, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and distinguished members...
The VFW Department of Georgia proudly presented a $17,050 donation to the Georgia's World War I Centennial Commission during the Commission's March 22 meeting. The donation, which included donations from 20 VFW Posts throughout the state, marked the second payment of the Department's pledged $50,000 to support the Commission's efforts to raise awar...
Statement Of Carlos Fuentes, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record Subcomittee on Health Comittee on Veterans' Affairs United States House of Representatives With Respect To “Healthy Hiring: Enabling VA to Recruit and Retain Quality Providers WASHINGTON, D.C. ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. proudly presented a $100,000 donation today to the World War I Centennial Commission in support of the upcoming “Centennial Commemoration of the U.S. Entry into World War I” event on April 6. The donation represents the VFW’s long-standing dedication to ensuring the...
VFW National Veterans Service Director Ryan M. Gallucci met with President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, VA Secretary David Shulkinand senior administration staff at the White House today to share the concerns of America’s largest and oldest major war veterans organization. Gallucci discussed what the VFW sees as the future for ve...
WASHINGTON – The White House released its fiscal year 2018 budget proposal today, outlining how the Trump administration intends to repeal budget sequestration for defense spending, as well as fund veterans’ programs in the coming year. The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. applauded the President’s c...
3/17/2017 UPDATE: Because of overwhelming support by advocates like yourself and bipartisan support from members of the House of Representatives, this bill was passed. It now heads to the Senate for consideration. We thank you for your support and encourage you to follow the VFW Action Corps for more information. The VFW needs you to immediately ...
3/17/2017 UPDATE: Because of overwhelming support by advocates like yourself and bipartisan support from members of the House of Representatives, this bill was passed. It now heads to the Senate for consideration. We thank you for your support and encourage you to follow the VFW Action Corps for more information. The VFW needs you to immediately...
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