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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – “Throughout our storied history, times of challenge and adversity have brought forth the opportunity for VFW and VFW Auxiliary members to demonstrate the true spirit of our great organizations. Hurricane Helene recently presented us with yet another opportunity, and once again, our community united in the essence of o...
GEORGETOWN, Texas– Sport Clips Haircuts has launched its annual "Help A Hero" campaign to raise $1.5 million through November 16, in support of the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” program. The campaign funds scholarships for veterans and service members making the transition from military to civilian careers, wit...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce the launch of its newest member benefit addition, Vetrepreneur, which brings business and franchise ownership coaching directly to VFW members free of charge. Originally established in 2004 as the Veterans Business Journal, Vetrepreneur has spent the last two decades...
If you are one of 8.3 million veterans in the United States age 65 or older or the spouse of a veteran, you may have questions about healthcare coverage, especially if you have VA healthcare benefits and you are eligible for Medicare. The annual enrollment period for Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans is open Oct. 15-Dec. 7, making now ...
Veteran Charles Hoisington is #StillServing with the VFW alongside his service dog, Dodger, who was gifted to him by the nonprofit organization Northwest Battle Buddies. “Dodger gave me a sense of purpose,” Hoisington said. Before the pair met, Hoisington described himself as a recluse who was filled with anger, fear and loneliness. Aft...
Veteran Eric King is #StillServing in the U.S. Army Reserve with help from his German Shepherd service dog, Zoka. After serving in combat, King developed post-traumatic stress. Zoka redirects King when he becomes overwhelmed by using her paws or body to apply calming pressure. “Because of her, I can fully participate in life,” King said...
Veteran Lon Smith is #StillServing as a Life member of VFW Post 8466 in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with his emotional support dog, Lon Smith Jr. (LJ), an Imperial Shih Tzu. Smith developed post-traumatic stress after serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. LJ distracts Smith during episodes of anxiety or depression and when he experiences flashbacks....
As a member of Post 3103, VFW Life member Ben Seal is #StillServing his Post and with other organizations across his Fredericksburg, Virginia, community. As both junior vice commander and chair of his Post’s house committee, Seal supports logistics, security and maintenance. He also chairs Virginia District 8’s Youth Scholarship Committ...
VFW Life member Sam Baker is #StillServing as a member of VFW Post 6683 in Enterprise, Alabama, and by devoting his time to the VFW and several other local organizations. Baker not only serves his Post as adjutant, he also volunteers as a pilot for the Friends of Army Aviation and is the senior vice president of the Aviation Center Chapter of the A...
WASHINGTON — This Sunday, Sept. 29, we proudly celebrate VFW Day, marking the 125th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). This extraordinary milestone is not only a testament to our rich history but also a reflection of the unwavering dedication of veterans across our nation and around the world. Since our founding in 1899, the V...
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