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“I decided to study counseling because 22 veterans a day commit suicide, and I’ve had my own experiences with men in my unit who were in crisis,” said Joshua Doyle, 32, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan during his seven and a half year run in the Army. Four years ago, Doyle was medically retired. His focus shifted from serving hi...
By direction of VFW Adjutant General John Hamilton, VFW national staff has reached out to the VFW state offices in states that have been impacted by recent catastrophic weather-related events apprising them again of the National Disaster Relief Fund matching fund process that is in place. As outlined in the National Disaster Relief Fund policy, w...
TheVFWis committed to ensuring veterans’ health care and benefits are equitable among the brave men and women who have worn our nation's uniform. In an effort to identify barriers women veterans face when accessing their earned veterans’ benefits and services, the VFW has commissioned a survey of women veterans that will guide the VFW&...
The season of giving is upon us once again. For many of us, ‘tis the season of joy, peace and happiness. We gather with friends, family and those closest to us to share in a number of cheerful festivities, grateful for the time we’re able to spend together. From the comfort and safety of our own homes, we’ll celebrate the holidays and ring in the...
Statement of Aleks Morosky, deputy director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States for the record Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States Senate with respect to Is Transition Assistance On Track?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Sport Clips Haircuts made a record-breaking $830,000 donation to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) today to support active duty U.S. service members’ and veterans’ scholarships. Sport Clips clients and product partner donations, as well as Veterans Day contributions of $1 per haircut servic...
This week as the VFW reflects on the fourth anniversary of the end of the Iraq War, we honor and salute America’s more than 1.5 million Iraq War veterans and the 4,486 service members who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Today, we keep these brave Americans at the forefront of our minds. From that fateful September day in 2001 rose America’s New Grea...
Statement of Joseph E. Davis, Director of Public Affairs, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Washington Office before the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee with respect to Concurrent Receipt of Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Payments & Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Payments.
WASHINGTON– Thousands of members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States volunteer their time at local Department of Veterans Affairs health care facilities every year to make sure their fellow veterans receive the compassion and support they need and deserve. The VFW now wants to recognize their selfless contributions as VA Volu...
This National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, the VFW reflects on the event that changed the course of history and altered America’s destiny. The attack on Pearl Harbor 74 years ago left more than 3,500 men and women dead or wounded and tested America’s resolve like never before. But when the dust settled on one of America’s darkest days, a re...
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