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Two moments stand out for former Army Spc. Justin Lane when he recalls his deployment to Afghanistan — one he’ll never forget and one he’ll never remember. Always happy-go-lucky with an air of optimism, Lane’s attitude became jaded and vengeful when on March 26, 2011, his brother in arms, and friend from his hometown, Army C...
During a cool March evening at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., service members and veterans were able to take a break. They were laughing, relaxing and, even for a couple of hours, not thinking about the treatment they were receiving at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in nearby Bethesda, Md. Since 2003, wounded warriors fr...
VFW’s commitment to recognizing educators who provide outstanding patriotic lessons to their students is a never-ending labor of love. Every year at its national convention, VFW awards the top three teachers an all-expenses paid trip to the host city, a certificate, a financial honorarium and the opportunity to explain why they do what they d...
“I want to thank everyone at the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Sport Clips for giving me the opportunity for a second chance at an education,” said VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” recipient Nikolay Maltsev. The first time Maltsev attended college, he quickly realized he wasn’t prepared for this life ch...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – HonorBound Foundation has awarded the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. a $55,263 grant to help offset a larger initiative that will begin equipping VFW Service Officers with new laptops and tablets so that they can more efficiently and effectively help more veterans to file disability claims with the Department of Veter...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Tomorrow, on Sept. 29, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. will celebrate 119 years since its establishment. Each year VFW Day is celebrated at VFW Posts and in communities around the world to recognize the mission and work of the more than 1.6 million members of the VFW and its Auxiliary. The brainchild of 13 veterans...
Pet parents know that there's nothing like the love of furry family members. Keeping your pets healthy is a priority because you want them to live as long as possible. However, health care costs for pets are expensive, and if you are dealing with additional expenses such as prescriptions for chronic conditions, it can become a burden to your budget...
Statement of Kayda Keleher, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To “Veteran Suicide Prevention: Maximizing Effectiveness and Increasing Awareness” WASHINGTON, DC Chairma...
As he pulled up the gravel driveway to a 12-acre farm in Stilwell, Kan., Joseph Headrick realized just how far he was from home. It was here, in the heart of America and nearly 2,000 miles from his home in Puyallup, Wash., that he hoped to find salvation from his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Headrick, 34, a former Army tanker and...
The VFW’s Publications staff quizzed VFW members attending the organization’s 119th National Convention in July in Kansas City, Mo. Members offered their thoughts on specific topics, such as when the VFW might see its first female national commander or what they would like to see changed about the annual convention. Here’s a loo...
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