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DECATUR, TX – Twisted X Boots retail locations throughout the United States will be raising money in support of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States from Memorial Day through Independence Day. Twisted X will donate $1 per pair of shoes and $2 per pair of boots bought from its VFW Patriotic Collectionback to the VFW. In addition,...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. –Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States National Commander John A. Biedrzycki Jr. and Kansas City Mayor Sly James took part in a wreath laying ceremony at the National World War IMuseum today to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the deployment of the Lafayette Escadrille. The Lafayette Escadrille was a French fighte...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Since 1949, Armed Forces Day has provided America the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the millions of men and women who have graciously answered the call of nations in need, bravely serving with dedication and honor. From defending our country in times of peril to helping on the home front, those who serve our countr...
When Aaron Dubois, 28, of Shakopee, Minn., decided to join the military, he saw it as an opportunity to better his life and help his loved ones. "I chose the Marines because I felt like if I could complete the training, there was nothing I could not accomplish," said Dubois. "More than anything, I felt like there was a lot of strife in the world an...
Heather De Jesus first learned about veterans’ advocacy and the VFW in college. She knew almost right away it was her calling. After graduation, she was hired as a VFW Claims Consultant for the VA Regional Office in San Diego. Four years later, she met the Patterson family and made the type of difference in a veteran’s life she always d...
Pottsville, PA, - D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., is supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) with a multi-year commitment through their “Respect. It’s Earned.” campaign. Yuengling’s #LagersForHeroes program is using social media to gain donations for the VFW’s many programs geared to assist ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) proudly announces the names of three teachers selected as national winners in its annual citizenship education contest. There are three categories of competition: elementary school (K-5), middle school (6-8) and high school (9-12). Jessica Mosley, a fourth-grade teache...
KANSAS CITY, Mo.– At only 14-months-old, Ban Chang VFW Post 12146 is reinventing the way it does business and attracting new members one activity at a time. Chartered on February 19, 2015, in Banchang, Thailand, VFW Post 12146 started with 35 members and chose their location because of its strong U.S. military ties to the Royal Thai Navy Airf...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) has announced the winners of the 2016 National Publications Contest. Last year, the publications contest underwent significant changes to encourage continued participation. The contest’s reorganization created two new categories: Magazine and Best Feature Articl...
James R. Sweeney II and John A. Biedrzycki Jr., Special to Military Times The 2016 National Defense Authorization Act created the blended military retirement system for which the Department of Defense had been screaming. Now, the Pentagon is trying to gut its overall value and availability to junior enlisted and officers before its implementation ...
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