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WASHINGTON — The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. met with President Obama in the Oval Office yesterday morning to discuss issues important to America’s veterans, servicemembers and their families. Thomas J. Tradewell Sr., a combat-wounded Vietnam veteran from Sussex, Wis., thanked the president for his st...
Today is perhaps one of the most important days of the year for patriotic Americans both here at home and stationed abroad. On this momentous day, we celebrate Flag Day and the U.S. Army’s 235th year of service. First organized as the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, today’s modern Army remains a formidable force...
WASHINGTON — "The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is both angered and saddened over the Army Inspector General's report that verified allegations of mismanagement and misplaced bodies at Arlington National Cemetery. We are angry that senior cemetery and possible Army officials permitted a climate of complacency not only to exist, but to ...
Statement of Eric A. Hilleman, director, National Legislative Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States before the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity United States House of Representatives with respect to Pending Legislation.
June 10, 2010 The Honorable Barack Obama The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President: We are writing you on behalf of the approximately twenty-three million veterans of the armed forces of the United States of America currently living, whose ranks grow daily during this time of war. The Mojave Desert Veterans...
KANSAS CITY, Mo.— The VFW Foundation is in the running to receive a $250,000 "Pepsi Refresh" grant. But it all depends on you. Won't you help us win? Please visitwww.refresheverything.com/ReturnTheFavortoday and vote! Your vote for the VFW Foundation's "Return the Favor" project will support the unmet needs of U.S. military personnel and t...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The VFW is pleased to announce that its National Headquarters’ Official Facebook page has reached and exceeded the 30,000 mark. Gaining momentum last summer, it has evolved from information relating to mainly legislative issues to all news of veteran and military interest. The VFW’s Facebook page is a place to ...
WASHINGTON — The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is thanking President Obama for signing H.R. 5014 into law last Thursday to recognize all Department of Veterans Affairs healthcare programs as meeting minimum essential coverage standards under the new national healthcare law. "I want to thank the president for ...
A message from VFW National Commander Tradewell...It’s a sacred day to all war veterans: None need to be reminded of the reason that Memorial Day must be commemorated. But what about the general public, and more important, future generations? Do most non-veterans really recognize the importance of the day honoring their fellow Americans kille...
Memorial Day is not a day for celebration. We are supposed to show respect and gratitude for our heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom,” states Mike Esmond, a VFW member and Vietnam War veteran. In recent years, Esmond has been appalled to see fireworks being sold at his local Winn Dixie and Wal-Mart stores in the days lead...
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