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SAN ANTONIO— USAA and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) are joining forces to offer a uniquely designed credit card and USAA’s investment solutions to more than 1.6 million VFW members. The new co-branded credit card allows VFW members to apply for the Veterans of Foreign Wars USAA Rewards™ World MasterCard®, which will help ...
The VA is committed to addressing the issue of suicide among our Veterans and offers a network of support available to those who have served our country. VA provides a confidential 24/7 Veterans Crisis Line for Veterans in crisis and their families. Trained VA professionals are available at all times to assist Veterans and their family members. V...
KANSAS CITY, Mo.— In conjunction with Michigan International Speedway, the VFW Foundation is happy to announce the “Ride to Return the Favor” will be held on Saturday, May 21st. Check-in for the event will be at VFW Post 423 in Ann Arbor, MI. Participants will ride from VFW Post 423 to Michigan International Speedway and enjoy a l...
ALBANY, N.Y. — The Department of New York Veterans of Foreign Wars has signed an education partnership agreement with Excelsior College, a nonprofit distance-learning institution based in Albany, in a statewide effort to draw younger veterans and their spouses to the membership rolls of local VFW posts. The New York initiative, which provide...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. —VFW is pleased to announce it is thepresenting sponsor of the 22ndAnnualBataan Memorial Death Marchto be held at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, March 27, 2011. The March was created to honor the American service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II. These soldiers endured horrendous conditi...
Benzene contamination of soil and groundwater at Camp Lejeune has emerged as an important issue. ATSDR is currently reviewing relevant information and data about the sources of benzene contamination on base. Information and data sources include the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), Department of Navy (DON), North Carolina Department of Environment and Natu...
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is presented to a person who distinguishes him or herself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while: engaged in ...
Retired SSG Eugene Schoen knows what it’s like to get lost in government red tape. Schoen faithfully served his country for 23 years before retiring from the Army Reserve. Unfortunately, an error in the system proved costly for Schoen and his family. Schoen learned his retirement pay was being garnisheed in order to repay a reenlistment bonus he ...
Richard L. Eubank, the national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., delivered testimony today before a joint hearing of the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committees. In his presentation of the VFW’s national priorities, Eubank, a Marine Corps retiree and Vietnam combat veteran from Eugene, Ore., urged congressional mem...
By Richard L. EubankUSA Today OpEd Wednesday's 8-1 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold the free speech rights of the Westboro Baptist Church should send a chilling message across America, because it will only embolden the Rev. Fred W. Phelps Sr. and his followers to protest any funeral for whatever reason — and without legal recourse for ...
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