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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For the members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., all who have worn or continue to wear the uniform of our great country, and to their family members who stand just as strong at home, there is no doubt that Veterans Day brings with it a meaningful significance. On Veterans Day we honor the contributions and sacri...
WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission announced today that the commission has received leadership gifts from the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Each of the gifts is in the amount of $300,000, and will be used for the creation of America's World War I Memorial, in Washington, D.C. The Centennial Commission w...
VFW Post 968 in Raymond, Wash., is one of 22 Posts nationwide that could receive up to $2,000 in matching grant funds to help restore World War I memorials. Post 968 Adjutant Gordon Aleshire said the Post decided to restore the monument, in part, because of the 100 Cities/100 Memorials program. “This community embraces the honoring of their s...
PatientsLikeMe, a member of the VFW’s Mental Wellness Campaign, recently kicked off a new video series that asked patients, “What are all the roles you play in life beyond ‘patient’?” One of the many stories we heard was from Darryl, a member of the PatientsLikeMe veteran community. Darryl is a veterans’ advocate...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. has been awarded a Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) financial grant in the amount of $443,145 to expand its reach to service members at the time of transition. The grant will be applied to the VFW’s Pre-Discharge claims program, which offers free assistance on military instal...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On Friday, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. joins with Americans to recognize and celebrate the 242nd birthday of the United States Marine Corps. With a tradition rich in determination and valor, the men and women of the Marine Corps have defended our great nation in every American-armed conflict since 1775. Known f...
“Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl’s actions needlessly endangered the lives of our service members. Today, and into the future, he is being held accountable for those actions as he carries the weight of a dishonorable discharge.” - VFW National Commander Keith Harman
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is thanking the leadership of the House Veterans Affairs Committee for attempting to pass the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, and is now calling on President Trump to fix the 15-year inequity. At issue is the Agent Orange Act of 1991, which regarded all Vietnam veterans as ...
When Stacy Pearsall entered the Air Force in 1998, she didn’t know the adventures before her. A photographer with the 1st Combat Camera Squadron based in Charleston, S.C., Pearsall would travel to 41 countries before she was medically retired in 2010 from wounds sustained while serving her second tour in Iraq in 2007. A member of VFW Post 102...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For the 11th consecutive year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is pleased to announce that throughout the month of November, participating BURGER KING® franchisees will be raising funds for the VFW’s Unmet Needs program. Customers are encouraged to donate $1 or more to the program upon checkout. The fundr...
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