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WASHINGTON – 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 by establishing air superiority for the past 76 years. Originally organized as part of the U.S. Army in 1907, the United States Air Force became a separate military dep...
Several decades ago, David Knight went missing in action. Many years after his rescue, Knight began experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) stemming from the experience. He adopted service dog Major to help him cope. Among other things, Major is skilled at picking up on changes in Knight’s blood hormone levels, which could indicate stress. B...
You have probably heard by now that VFW magazine will move to a fully digital publication by 2028. The transition begins in January 2024 when that issue will be digital only. However, VFW understands that some will wish to continue receiving printed copies of the magazine. If you want to continue receiving a printed version of all issues, VFW needs...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to celebrate our nation’s Hispanic service members, veterans and their families during National Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Since the Revolutionary War, Hispanic Americans and immigrants have served with honor and distinction in large numbers in every conflict up...
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. The day is a poignant reminder of those whose sacrifice helped pave the way to freedom and protection of the American way of life...
In 2022, Zachary Bursnall, of Golden, Colorado, received service dog Zip. He’s been #StillServing ever since. As commander of the Golden VFW Post 4171, and with Zip by his side, Bursnall attends memorial services, walks in parades, advocates for veterans wanting to get a service dog and more. And everywhere they go, Zip is assisting Bursnall ...
If you ask VFW’s new Commander-in-Chief to explain how he will make the nation’s premier veterans service organization for combat veterans even stronger, he will tell you: more members. “This past year, VFW has shown membership growth,” said Duane Sarmientoof New Jersey. “Our challenge is to continue growing. Membershi...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural gaming league, Combat Tested Gaming. Working alongside veteran-owned KC Crew, this landmark initiative provides a new platform for service members and veterans to hone their gaming skills while building camaraderie with other members of the ...
For more than a decade, VFW Post 7059 members in Farmville, Virginia, have devoted themselves to honoring all veterans spending their twilight years within the confines of local hospice care. Unwilling to let their predecessors sit in obscurity, Post 7059 members in 2013 began visiting The Woodland, a local hospice housing several veterans, where t...
WASHINGTON — Have you forgotten what happened on Sept. 11, 22 years ago? As time marches on, America continues to deal with new challenges, tragedies and turmoil that arise in the world. That is why the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) challenges all Americans to remember and honor the lives of so many who were tragically taken from us during t...
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