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KANSAS CITY, Mo.— The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is appalled over an Arlington, Mass., school committee decision to reject a 17-year-old student’s request to allow others to voluntarily recite the Pledge of Allegiance because some educators are concerned “that it would be hard to find teachers w...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This July 4th, troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait can call the U.S for free for a full 24 hours in honor of Independence Day, courtesy of Sport Clips, beginning at 12:01AM July 4, 2010 and ending at 11:59PM July 4, 2010 (Eastern Standard Time). Free Call Days are available at more than 800 MWR internet cafes using SPAWA...
Richard Wilson Homan, age 87, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2010 at his residence in Franklin, WV. Mr. Homan was born on January 14, 1923 in Sugar Grove, WV, the son of the late Dr. Virgil Ray Homan, Sr. and the late Leafy A. Mitchell Homan. On August 14, 1964, Richard married Jean Ann Simmons, who survives in Franklin. He worked for Kiser Roller...
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 ...
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