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WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Student Veterans of America (SVA) are now accepting applications from student veterans interested in participating in the upcoming 2024-2025 VFW-SVA Legislative Fellowship program. Now in its 11th year, the fellowship will bring select student veterans — who must be VFW members —...
WASHINGTON — “I have always said those who have raised their right hand to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and donned the military uniform in service to our country deserve our respect. This is why I chose to highlight in a statement yesterday the military service of the vice presidential nominees selected by bo...
WASHINGTON — “Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a 24-year retired enlisted Army National Guardsman, as her running mate for the 2024 presidential election. Last month, former President Donald Trump selected Ohio Sen. JD Vance, a former enlisted Marine and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, as his...
LOUISVILLE, Ky., — Comrades, I am deeply honored to have had the privilege of serving as your commander-in-chief. Over the past year, we have faced numerous challenges and achieved remarkable milestones together. Our strength lies in our unity, in the resolute bond that connects each and every one of us, and in our shared mission to advocate ...
Alfred “Al” Lipphardt, a Georgia native and veteran of the Vietnam War, was elected today as the new national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), a congressionally chartered veterans service organization comprised of more than 1.4 million eligible veterans and military service members from all six branches of the armed forces.
LOUISVILLE, Ky., —Through the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) resolutions process yesterday, we reaffirmed our commitment to support the state of Israel with the passage of Resolution No. 414. I want to bring to your attention to why this is so important. You may have seen anti-war protesters commit some despicable acts last week in Washington...
LOUISVILLE, Ky., – From our 125th National Convention, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is thrilled to announce the selection of Army and Air Force Veteran Jerry Kayrouz as its 2023-2024 John A. Biedrzycki Accredited Service Representative of the Year. Awarded annually, the Biedrzycki Award is presented to a VFW Accredited Service Represent...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. –Humana and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) announced the results of the 2024 Uniting to Combat Hungercampaign and expanded the scope of the 2025 campaign during the 125th VFW National Convention today at the Kentucky International Convention Center. The campaign exceeded its 2024 goal of 1 million meals to fight food insec...
Background: The Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Act is a comprehensive package that would provide health care and benefits for veterans, caregivers, and survivors. This package has the support of both Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Senate, but lacks the support to receive a vote in the House of Representativ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky., – On the 71st anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement, the Veterans of the Foreign Wars (VFW) pays tribute to those who served, fought and died on the Korean peninsula. On July 27, 1953, U.S., North Korean and Chinese military commanders, signed the Korean Armistice Agreement, bringing the Korean War to a close. A total...
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