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Kimberly Henry served in the Navy for 10 years. During a permanent change of station from Hawaii to Texas, she welcomed rescue dog Daisy into her family. Before long, it was clear that the 10-week-old puppy was unique. “Daisy grew to be very aware of me,” said Henry. “People would comment on her demeanor, manners and keen attentio...
If you know past VFW Commander-in-Chief Matthew “Fritz” Mihelcic, you knew Mama Cass, too. Last month, Mama Cass passed away peacefully after a brief cancer battle — but not before making a lasting impact on the veteran community. Fritz and Mama Cass’ special bond was evident. The loyal service dog accompanied Fritz on his t...
WASHINGTON – Despite news reports of veteran suicide numbers at their lowest since 2006, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to conduct further, in-depth research on the topic following the release of the 2022 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report on Monday. "We applaud the VA for s...
Statement of Brittany Dymond, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States Senate Committee on Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel With Respect To “The Status of Military Recruiting and Retention Efforts Across the Department of Defense” Washington, D....
Glenn Towery has a smile in his eyes that is infectious. The Vietnam War veteran has a light that shines from within. Without his saying a word, Towery seems genuinely pleased to make your acquaintance. It is his larger-than-life presence that has made the Austin Veteran Art Festival, or AVAFEST, the success that it is. From his home in Round Rock,...
Members of VFW Post 10380 in Green Township, Ohio, once again headed out to the Harvest Home Fair earlier this month to spread the good news about VFW. Held in Cheviot, Ohio, a Cincinnati suburb, the fair took place Sept. 8-11. According to member Bob Abrams, “hundreds of people” stopped at the VFW booth. He said that number is greater ...
WASHINGTON – On Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) joins in with our grateful nation in celebrating the birthday of the U.S. Air Force, who has protected and defended our country for the past 75 years. Originally organized as part of the U.S. Army in 1907, the United States Air Force became a separate military departme...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a Wounded Warrior Project® grant in the amount of $250,000 that will continue to help more transitioning military to receive their earned disability compensation benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The grant is specifically targeted...
WASHINGTON – On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) reminds every American to never forget to honor those who were held captive and returned and those who remain missing in action. Established through proclamation signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, National POW/MIA Recognition Day is commemorated across...
When Navy veteran Madison Fletcher became the first female commander of VFW Post 5444 in Dover Plains, New York, last year, a door of opportunity opened for her closest ally. In navigating a male-dominated world for many years alone, Fletcher now stands head-and-shoulders with her mother, Melanie Ryder, who became Auxiliary president this year to s...
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