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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The last known surviving veteran of World War I was recently recognizedby the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Frank W. Buckles, 107, was awarded the VFW Commander-in-Chief Gold Medal for his “extraordinary achievements and as a cherished representative of all World War I veterans.” “Frank B...
WASHINGTON — The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. met with President George W. Bush in the Oval Office this morning to discuss issues important to America’s veterans, service members and their families. George Lisicki thanked the president for his strong support of the troops and their families, and for pe...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. has selected its 2008 National Health Care Award winners. The annual awards program recognizes individuals for their outstanding service to military personnel and veterans at national, state and local health care or nursing facilities. The three category winners this year come from German...
KERNERSVILLE, N.C. — NASCAR driver Cale Gale grew up knowing the importance of honoring our country’s “true heroes” -- the men and women of the armed forces who protect our nation. His paternal grandfather, Claude Gale, Sr. served as an Army corporal during World War II and has been a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — VFW has announced the winners of the 2008 National Publications Contest. Two full-time freelance writers served as judges for the competition. The winning publications in each category are: Department Publications Large 1st The California Veteran John G. Lowe, Editor 2nd Wisconsin VFW News William Knudson, Editor 3rd Pen...
WASHINGTON — The national commander of America's largest organization of combat veterans is demanding that Congress pass S. 22, the "Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act." "A new GI Bill for the 21st century must be passed," said George Lisicki, who leads the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans' service organization tha...
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 killed in war? Judging from what Memorial Day has become&mda...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army Reserve celebrates its 100th birthday on April 23, marking a full century of service in which Army Reserve soldiers have continuously answered the nation’s call. Army Reserve soldiers served in both world wars, the Cold War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War and the ongoing global war on t...
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — A picture may paint a thousand words, but a smile might reveal even more. In the case of Sgt. 1st Class Shawn Streussnig, his happy grin probably doesn’t scratch the surface of the sights, sounds and smells he soaked in on a sun-washed afternoon. “Any chance to be around NASCAR means a lot,” said Streussn...
WASHINGTON — The national commander of the nation's largest organization of combat veterans fully agrees with President Bush that much progress has occurred in Iraq over the past 15 months, and after two days of testimony by America's top general and diplomat in Iraq, he believes lawmakers in Congress are also starting to realize that, too. B...
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