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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...
LOUISVILLE — Iraq War Medal of Honor recipient, author and radio talk show host David Bellavia, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough are just a few who will deliver remarks to the more than 10,000 members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary during the 125th VFW National Conventi...
Background: More than 53,000 veterans have been discharged from military service because they sustained injuries while serving our country in combat. These veterans were denied the ability to accomplish their military career goals, by no fault of their own. To make matters worse, the benefits they receive as a medical retiree are reduced if they re...
A VFW Post that is based across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri, raised nearly $800 after participating in a Domino’s pizza fundraising initiative. VFW Post 3480 Commander Valerie Young, a 10-year Army National Guard and Reserve veteran, said she was aware of the program after seeing an advertisement. She added that it was the ...
What started as an idea to hold a Mother’s Day event at VFW Post 5290 in Conyers, Ga., turned into an event Post members believe was the “best event the Post had ever hosted.” Three Gold Star families in June attended a luncheon hosted at VFW Post 5290, which Senior Vice Commander Jim Closs said was difficult to put together. But ...
VFW Post 6091 in Dillon County, South Carolina, welcomed more than 34 veterans to its inaugural Veterans Luncheon on June 26 at Union Baptist Church in Latta, South Carolina. Created by the Post as an informative event to help support local veterans in myriad ways, the Veterans Luncheon hosted representatives from the VA and Humana Healthcare, as w...
Frank Vizza served in the Navy for four years, the majority of which was spent as a corpsman at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth in Virginia. He also served aboard the USS Dewey. Vizza’s family has a rich military history. His uncle and brother-in-law have served, as well as his grandfather, who served on the USS Hercules during World War ...
Members of VFW Post 3378 in Yuma, Colorado, hosted their third-annual dinner gettogether for as many local veterans as they could afford on June 28. In a community of about 3,400 residents, Post 3378 members welcomed more than 75 veterans, which also included spouses or significant others, into their Post for grilled hotdogs and hamburgers, side di...
As the nation’s oldest combat veterans organization, the VFW has created an enduring legacy in the lives of veterans and their families. Founded on Sept. 29, 1899, the VFW is now celebrating its 125th anniversary. To help remember this milestone, you will find a selection of items at the VFW Store for your home and Post. Check out the 0.999 f...
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