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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander William “Doc” Schmitz presented a $70,000 donation to Park University President Dr. Greg Gunderson today in support of the university’s research initiative into the awarding or denying of World War I military service medals based on racial bias. More than 367...
WASHINGTON – Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Service Officers recovered more than $9 billion in benefits for veterans for the first time this past fiscal year. VFW service officers were responsible for the recovery of a total of $9,059,726,902 for veterans, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “This is a true testam...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars is pleased to announce nearly 800 participating BURGER KING® restaurants will be raising funds throughout the month of November in support of the VFW’s Unmet Needsprogram. BURGER KING® customers are encouraged to donate $1 or more to the program with their purchase. “Militar...
Statement of Ryan M. Gallucci, Director National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs With Respect To Preparing for Blue Water Navy Claims – VA Status Update on Implementa...
WASHINGTON –The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States provided six artifacts and personal effects to theDefense POW/MIA Accounting Agencytoday as part of its promise to help advance the noble POW/MIA missions. “Our VFW members, and their families, continue to answer the call in this very important effort to bring closure to tho...
Army Pvt. 1st Class Lynn Phar was honorably discharged in 2018 and currently is unable to work. But he has received some financial relief as one of the latest recipients of VFW’s Unmet Needs grants. Established in 2004, the program issues grants up to $1,500 to assist active-duty military, veterans and their families. Burger King franchisees ...
Nancy Ortiz-Rodriguez, National Pre-Discharge Claims Representative at Fort Drum, N.Y., finds satisfaction in knowing she’s helping veterans have a better life, one veteran at a time. In her role with the VFW National Veterans Service, Nancy ensures separating and retiring active-duty military personnel receive the assistance they need to obt...
WASHINGTON – Military Times today reported that White House officials, including Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney, are responsible for the delayed decision on additional Agent Orange diseases. “In light of today’s news regarding the continued delay to add four presumptive diseases to the Agent Orange list, th...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars is proud to announce it is teaming up with Gratitude Initiative to provide vital support for the children of service members and veterans. Co-founded by former Army Captain and Operations Desert Shield/Storm veteran, Lee Sechrist, Gratitude Initiative’s College Success Academy program util...
Daniel Fletcher, National Pre-Discharge Claims Representative, National Veterans Service, has worked hundreds of cases in his two years with the VFW. But one case in particular rises to the top of the list. “I started helping Bob*, who was retiring from the Army, with his VA claim,” Fletcher explains. “At first, it seemed like an ...
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