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Eleven years after he was recruited by the Army, Gabor Nap was courted by another time-honored organization: the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Over the past month, Sgt. Nap, a 31-year-old Iraq war vet, was invited to a brunch for recovering wounded veterans, attended a spaghetti social and dressed as the Phantom of the Opera for a Halloween party at t...
WASHINGTON — Walter Reed Army Medical Center officials want to remind those individuals who want to show their appreciation through mail to include packages, letters, and holiday cards addressed to 'Any Wounded Soldier' or 'A Recovering American Soldier' that Walter Reed cannot accept these packages in support of the decision by then Deputy U...
Remembering America’s warriors is often an afterthought for many Americans. It’s about time Nov. 11 is paid its proper respect. Veterans Day, once a widely celebrated holiday, is increasingly forgotten by many Americans. One need only look at the poor turnouts at ceremonies on Nov. 11...
On November 10, we celebrate the 233rd year of rich tradition and spirit of the U.S. Marine Corps. From the "Halls of Montezuma, to the Shores of Tripoli," our "Soldiers of the Sea" have gallantly served our great nation for 233 years. First to land and first to fight, the Corps has demonstrated battle after battle, the heroism and dedication of i...
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — The commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States visited Camp Lejeune this week, as part of an effort to visit more military bases inside the country. "We think it's important to let the troops know we're here for them and we support them," said Glen Gardner Jr., commander of the national VFW o...
SAN DIEGO (NNS) — During a visit to Southern California military installations Nov. 5, the head of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) visited Naval Base San Diego (NBSD). Glen Gardner, elected as the commander-in-chief of the 1.6 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars in August, toured the Navy's largest surface forces installation on the w...
During Veterans Day Weekend, several retail businesses are raising money for programs, while other businesses are offering various discounts to veterans. VFW received the following notices about Veterans Day Specials: Sport Clips nationwide are holding cut-a-thons to raise money for Operation Uplink. Sport Clips is a VFW membership benefit and...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The VFW is honoring 150 wounded warriors and active-duty servicemembers this weekend at Phoenix International Raceway (PIR), courtesy of a VFW partnership with PIR and Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI), VFW’s NASCAR racing team. The warriors and active-duty servicemembers’ VIP treatment includes pre-race ceremonies and ...
WASHINGTON — Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect this month. “The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation’s armed forces,&rdq...
WASHINGTON — As part of November's Warrior Care Month, TRICARE is hosting a series of TeleSeminars regarding healthcare for wounded, ill and injured servicemembers. The seminares are expecially helpful to: people who work with the wounded, ill and injured population; people who are assisting transitioning or medically retiring servi...
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