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Army veteran Nicholas Edward Fertakis served as a combat engineer for six years. Before he left, he was on a path to become a nurse. He changed his mind and decided to earn a badge and become a law enforcement officer. Shortly after returning home from Afghanistan in 2013, he began working to make his dream a reality. “After my deployment, I ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Looking for the best hotel discounts before booking your next trip? VFW members can now save up to 20%* off the best available rate with Wyndham Hotel Group’s 14 different brands and 7,600 locations around the world. Browse all available member offers online to see how you can earn added travel deals on top of the bes...
WASHINGTON (March 23, 2016) —While extending his condolences and support to the people of Belgium, the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States also called yesterday’s terrorist attack another wakeup call to an America that remains ill prepared to defend against similar attacks. "The VFW stands with our ally as the...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - For the sixth consecutive year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) proudly announced its presenting sponsorship of the 27th annual Bataan Memorial Death March. The 2016 march, slated to start this upcoming weekend, is held at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The memorial march is a rigorous 26.2 miles through...
Statement of Carlos Fuentes, senior legislative associate, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States before the Subcommittees on Health and Economic Opportunity Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States House of Representatives with respect to Draft legislation.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The VFW has teamed up with VA to provide female veterans with an opportunity to learn about VA health care and benefits for women veterans. Join us on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at 1 p.m. CDT for the #ExploreVA Facebook Chat, during which you can hear how VA is continually enhancing facilities, training staff and improving access t...
John Loveridge never questioned his path. He joined the Army Reserves while he was still in high school. At just 24, Loveridge has fought in Iraq and worked as a Human Intelligence Collector for six years. "In short, I provided Army personnel with information about an enemy force's strengths, weaknesses and potential battle areas," said Loveridge. ...
Sergeant First Class Bob Gooden has served in the National Guard for 20 years. He served in Desert Storm and did multiple tours in Iraq. Back in 2004, Gooden suffered a painful leg injury where he hyperextended his knee on tour in Iraq. "I was running through the sand in the Iraqi desert," said Gooden. "The injury ended up being permanent and still...
Statement of Joseph E. Davis, director of Public Affairs, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Washington Office before the Senate Armed Services Committee Personnel Subcommittee with respect to Military Personnel Posture.
After five combat tours and nearly 12 years with the Marine Corps, Sergeant Dustin Ellison deserved a smooth transition back into civilian life. However, suffering from the post-war effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and severe PTSD made that change nearly impossible. “I thought [Dustin’s discharge date] would be the happiest day...
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