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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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ROCKY HILL, Conn. — The department commander of Connecticut's largest war veterans' organization is demanding an apology from state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal for claiming he was a Vietnam veteran when he is not. "Only those who served in Vietnam or offshore or in neighboring countries can rightfully call themselves a Vietnam vetera...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mr. Blumenthal is not a member of the VFW and VFW National By-Laws do not allow any level of the organization to endorse political candidates. VFW national did not sanction and was not, in fact, aware that the press conference was going to be held at a VFW Post. This deci...
BROOKLYN, Mich. — Michigan International Speedway and the VFW Foundation have announced that the “Honorary Starter” position for the June 12, 2010, VFW 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race is up for auction. Along with the official VFW 200 Honorary Starter designation, the highest bidder will receive two (2) passes to the V...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The VFW Communications Department has announced winners of the 2010 WebAward Competition. The Websites were judged based on navigation, load time, design, and overall content. Entries were divided into two separate categories; VFW Departments and VFW Posts/Districts. The first place winner in the Department category is th...
WASHINGTON— The reward fund for the cross-shaped Mojave Desert Veterans Memorial that was stolen Sunday night just increased from $25,000 to $125,000, thanks to the generosity of a decorated combat veteran who wishes to remain anonymous. "We are extremely grateful for the $100,000 contribution to the Mojave Desert Veterans Memorial reward fu...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. learned yesterday that the cross-shaped veterans' memorial in the Mojave Desert was torn down Sunday night by someone or persons with no respect for the dead or the nation's laws. "This was a legal fight that a vandal just made personal to 50 million veterans, military personnel and their...
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