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Statement of Kayda Keleher, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health With Respect To H.R. 1506, H.R. 2322, H.R. 3832, H.R. 4334, H.R. 4635; and Draft Legislation WASHINGTON, DC Chai...
Michael Ward, 39, of Sacramento, Calif., has lived a full life with the military. He’s been a part of the Marine Corps, Army and Army National Guard. He gives high praise to his family for supporting the military lifestyle. “My wife Elaina has also done more than her part to serve in her own way,” he said. “She has always go...
Matthew Carbonelli, 30, of Lake in the Hills, Ill., was recently awarded the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship.” The funds will help him finish his doctorate in Counseling Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. “I’ve seen friends in the military struggling with mental health problems, and I also ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On April 11, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. honors the 27th anniversary of the official cease fire of Operation Desert Storm. Our Gulf War veterans are remembered for not only liberating a country, but for reigniting America’s pride in their military. The speedy victory over Iraq is often overshadowed by oth...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. extends its heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family of Senator Daniel K. Akaka. “From his brave service during World War II and significant Congressional tenure, to his leadership as Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and efforts toward maintaining stro...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) and Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix) are pleased to announce they’ve entered into an official alliance designed to benefit all veterans and service members, as well as their families and caretakers. By teaming up, both organizations increase awareness of the opportunities o...
Gary LaGrange is a soldier first and a beekeeper second. The VFW member served three tours during the Vietnam War. Two were in the I Corps region of South Vietnam — 1967-68 with the 198th Light Infantry Brigade and 1968-69 with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade. He then served 18 months between 1971-73 in Laos with the Military Advisory Group ...
Rich Synek remembers the day he encountered a hungry World War II vet. Synek was postmaster in Vernon Center, N.Y., in 2008 when he asked the Battle of Okinawa vet why he purchased stamps one at a time rather than buying a book of stamps. Mr. B., as Synek refers to the vet, told him he couldn’t afford it and for that matter, he and his wife c...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is saluting former Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Dr. David Shulkin for his faithful and dedicated service to veterans of all generations. He came aboard in 2015 as Undersecretary for Health as the VA was still reeling from a nationwide crisis in care and access that had rocked v...
Don’t be surprised if at some point you’re in a job interview and the recruiter asks, “What makes you special?” The recruiter is asking you to differentiate yourself from a sea of candidates who might all look and sound like you and have a similar experience. Recruiters need you to have a clear value proposition because most...
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