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The winners of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary sponsored Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition and the Patriot’s Pen essay competition were announced late yesterday afternoon during the 2012 VFW Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. The Voice of Democracy program celebrated its 65th year with this year’s theme, “Is There ...
The VetJobs Virtual Career Fair is now live for transitioning military, National Guard, Reserve, veterans and their family members to pre-register and to post their resumes prior to the official launch date of Thursday, March 1, 2012! Pre-register now by visiting the VetJobs (www.vetjobs.com) Search Jobs page and click on the Virtual Career Fair ba...
Temecula Valley VFW Post 4089 and its Men’s and Ladies Auxiliaries adopted the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469 Vengeance last November through the VFW National Military Assistance Program’s (MAP) Adopt-a-Unit. Through Adopt-a-Unit, VFW Posts and their Auxiliaries are able to develop supportive relationships with mili...
VFW Departments, Districts and Posts have an opportunity to show-off their creative talent in the 2012 VFW WebAward Competition. · Websites will be evaluated based on easy navigation, quick load time, overall content and creative design. · Judging will be done by the VFW Communications Department in two categories: “Department W...
Each year, the VFW Legislative Conference provides hundreds of VFW members and leaders the opportunity to speak with lawmakers, taking the voice of American veterans directly to The Hill. VFW’s live stream will begin on March 4, 2012 at 6:00pm (EST) with the annual Voice of Democracy Parade of Winners, followed by streaming video of the VFW C...
The Home Depot (HD) has opened their Community Impact Grants cycle which will be in effect from February 6, 2012 through August 13, 2012, though it is suggested you apply as soon as possible. VFW Posts can receive up to $5,000 to fix up their buildings; however, of course, there is no guarantee of funding. To begin the process, type in the follow...
BROOKLYN, Mich.— The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and Michigan International Speedway (MIS) are proud to announce the continuation of the VFW 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at MIS on Saturday, August 18. The 2012 season marks the VFW’s fourth year as a partner at MIS, including three years as the title...
WASHINGTON — The national commander of America’s largest and oldest major combat veterans’ organization is urging the entire military and veterans’ community to “Join the Fight” to stop the Defense Department from penny-pinching service members to the point of dismantling the all-volunteer force. “There ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo.— Each year for the past 13 years, three exceptional teachers have been recognized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) for their outstanding commitment to teach Americanism and patriotism to their students. The VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award recipients are selected from entries submitted by local VFW Posts ...
VFW Post 184 Senior Vice Commander Richard De La Hoya and his wife Yvonne wanted to do something special for their niece’s husband Adrian before he deployed to Afghanistan with his National Guard unit, the 578th Engineer Battalion. The De La Hoyas started planning a send-off party for him, but they soon discovered that other Guardsmen’s...
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