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November 10, 2012 marks the 237thbirthday of the United States Marine Corps. The USMC’s legacy of defending this nation in every armed conflict since 1775 bestows upon them a rich tradition and a sense of honor that is felt at the core of every American who has worn the uniform of a U.S. Marine. Though war and conflict have evolved drastical...
On Veterans Day we honor every man and woman who has proudly worn the uniform of the United States military. We celebrate all those who have bravely defended our nation from the forces of evil and tyranny, and helped free countries around the world from the grips of despair. This Veterans Day weekend, patriotic Americans will gather to remember ...
This November, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) and well-renowned NFL player Troy Polamalu join together to urge Americans everywhere to stand UNITED FOR VETERANS in support of VFW’s historic 2012 Veterans Day campaign. The initiative is dedicated to raising awareness and funds that help veterans secure their VA benefits, smooth...
Applebee’s This Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11, Applebee’s restaurants will offer a FREE meal to veterans and active military to say Thank You to the neighborhood’s real heroes. Here are the details: Bob Evans In honor of Veterans Day, on Monday, Nov. 12 only, bring this coupon to Bob Evans and receive a free entree with t...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Foundation is proud to announce the second year of a partnership with Bob Evans Restaurants. From November 11 through December 11, Bob Evans will donate 20 cents for each slice and 60 cents for each whole Pumpkin and Pumpkin Supreme Pie sold through dine-in and carry-out. Proceeds from the promotion (up to $...
November is a busy month for the VFW! Learn about these great promotions benefitting VFW programs this month: Sport Clips Launches ‘Help A Hero’ Campaign Benefitting VFW Program More than 950 Sport Clips Haircuts locations launched the company’s annual “Help A Hero” fundraising campaign to support the Veterans o...
More than 20 wounded warriors will converge on CrossFit Rubicon inVienna, Va., this Saturday for the first-ever Working Wounded Games. Hosted in conjunction CrossFit Walter Reed and volunteers from other metro area CrossFit affiliates, the Working Wounded Games will allow veterans with combat-related disabilities to compete in an open-style competi...
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) is proud to partner with ScreenSource-USA to recognize Veterans Days with an LED display honoring American service members. The display will be located at 23rdStreet and Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C., and will begin Nov. 9 at midnight and run continuously through Nov. 13. It will fea...
Having four children and a military spouse, Stephanie Hilpp knows how to handle the home front when things get tough. Unfortunately, the summer of 2012 hit the Hilpp family especially hard. Stephanie took time off of work to see her husband deploy, and then to care for her sick children just before the merciless and untimely heat wave of 2012 hit...
The damage the eastern seaboard sustained by Hurricane Sandy is still being evaluated. While we don’t yet know the full extent of the damages, we know that there will be a need for financial assistance among our members, veterans and military families impacted by this devastating event.We are asking all patriotic Americans who are able, inclu...
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