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One of the VFW’s core missions is to preserve the memories of U.S. troops who have given their lives in defense of the nation. Through the years, Americans across the nation have joined in this effort to remember those heroes, as well as other endeavors dedicated to those who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces. Here are ...
Since its inception in 1998, the Victory Motorcycle Club has paid tribute to the troops who fought during World War I by flocking on a pilgrimage along U.S. Highway 40. Each July, the Victory riders, comprised of veterans and civilians who share a love of Victory motorcycles and military history, roar down the 2,010-mile transcontinental highway de...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has announced the winners of the 2023 National Publications Contest. More than six years ago, the contest changed significantly to encourage more participation. This created two new categories: Best Magazine and Best Feature Article. This year’s competition retained those changes. Tw...
Craving a sense of purpose, Joseangel Campos, 37, joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 2009. He served for 10 years as an equipment engineer operator and was stationed in Japan, Afghanistan, North Carolina, New Mexico and California. Today, Campos lives in El Paso, Texas, with his wife, Carolina, and their four children: Jennal, Caiden, Johannah and Cay...
A decade ago, while driving in his home state of Oregon, Dick Tobiason, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, realized that none of the highways in the state recognized or honored veterans. He wanted to change that. Tobiason, a member of VFW Post 4108 in Redmond, Oregon, founded the Bend Heroes Foundation in Bend, Oregon. On June 20, 2017, the Vietnam...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce the second annual VFW Day of Service kicks off May 6, marking the start of veteran-led community service projects to take place throughout the month. The VFW Day of Service was born from the organization’s award-winning #StillServing campaign launched in 2020 to ...
During one of his first overseas trips as VFW Commander-in-Chief, Tim Borland made it a priority to visit a site that ties directly to one of VFW’s most cherished symbols. The Flanders Field American Cemetery and Memorial in Waregem, Belgium, contains 368 burial sites, the majority of which are the final resting place for U.S. troops who died...
In honor of Healthy Vision Month, please see this special message from our friends and VFW member benefit provider, Eyemart Express. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In fact, one person dies from heart disease every 34 seconds. However, most people don&rsquo...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is pleased to announce participating BURGER KING® franchise restaurants will kick off their annual fundraiser throughout the month of May to raise funds in support of the VFW’s Unmet Needsprogram. Now in its 17th year, the campaign encourages BURGER KING® guests to donate $1 ...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to celebrate our nation’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander service members, veterans and their families throughout the month throughout May – Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The month’s designation encompasses m...
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