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Stephen Gerard, of Sherwood, Ore., looks forward to pursuing his passion for science and education after graduating from Portland State University. He was recently awarded the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship,” and will soon graduate with his bachelor’s in general science and geology. Gerard plans to apply for his ...
WASHINGTON – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW), DAV (Disabled American Veterans), the American Legion and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) today delivered a petition with more than 182,000 signatures calling upon Congress to expand the Department of Veteran Affairs’ (VA) comprehensive caregiver assistance benefits to dis...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Thursday marks the 76th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. recognizes all who served and remembers those who paid the ultimate sacrifice that fateful day and in the years that followed. The attack on Pearl Harbor was an immense tragedy, the likes of which America had...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is releasing the results of a TRICARE survey that focused on the changes to the military health care program as mandated by the fiscal year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. The 33-question survey also focused on the awareness and perceptions around the controversial cost-s...
As we reflect on National Family Caregivers Month, it’s important to remember that elevating the veteran voice doesn’t just include veterans, it also includes caregivers, the Hidden Heroes of the military community. PatientsLikeMe, a VFW Mental Wellness Campaign partner, recently kicked off a video series asking members to share the rol...
Eight years in the military prepared 29-year-old Jimmy Salazar to be the best student he could be. Now with the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship,” Salazar, his wife Lauren, and their two children have a busy and happy life while he is enrolled as a full-time student. Salazar was in middle school when the September 11 att...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is absolutely opposed to the latest congressional attempt to fix the Department of Veterans Affairs. The “fix,” as introduced last week by Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.), “throws out the idea of acceptable patient wait times and eliminates the requirement of the vet...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Inspired by stories of generosity and friendship, Thanksgiving offers Americans the opportunity to express our gratitude and appreciation for the blessings in our lives. As we join with friends and family to give thanks, we must also remember our men and women in uniform and their families. This Thursday and every day, the ...
Statement of Keith Harman, Commander-in-Chief, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Before the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, United States Senate, With Respect to “State of VA Service in Ohio”
“I joined the Air Force right out of high school for financial independence, and so I could get a college education. I received extensive training with the Air Force as a vehicle mechanic, and that allowed me to secure employment as an instructor after being discharged in 2015.” Eric Rubio, 32, of Barstow, Calif., served 12 years in the...
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