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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...
Last year’s National Defense Authorization Act contained a number of changes to TRICARE, most of which take effect Jan. 1, 2018. The VFW believes service members, veterans and their families must be able to voice how these changes will impact them. To ensure your views and preferences are heard, the VFW has developed a survey to gauge our me...
Statement of Carlos Fuentes, director National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States for the Record Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Committee on Veterans' Affairs United States House of Representatives with Respect to “H.R. 3965 and draft bill entitled, “To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain impro...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is accepting donations to help veterans, service members and military families impacted by the recent string of natural disasters. Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria, along with the raging wildfires across our western region have left many in desperate need of assistance. The VFW’s Emergency Relie...
Statement of John Towles, Deputy Director National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States House of Representatives With Respect To “Examining How VBA Can Effectively Prevent and Manage Overpa...
WASHINGTON – In observance of the centennial of World War I, a total of 100 matching grants of up to $2,000 apiece are being awarded for the restoration, conservation or even creation of 100 World War I Memorials across the United States. The first 50 “WWI Centennial Memorials” were announced on Sept. 27, 2017 and grant applicati...
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