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To: All Members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives From: Robert E. Wallace Executive Director Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Washington Office Re: Department of Defense Budget Date: September 12, 2013 The Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S...
Washington - In a push to break a 1.9 million-claim backlog by the year 2015, the Department of Veterans Affairs has recently been pushing “Fully Developed Claims.” As an active partner in the claims process, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is supportive of any initiative that helps veterans gain faster access to their earne...
Over 50 motorcyclists rode into Louisville, Ky., during the 114th VFW National Convention to present a check for $14,316 to VFW Commander-in-Chief Hamilton designated for the VFW National Military Services (NMS) programs. After the initial check presentation, various VFW Posts and Departments offered up extra donations and extended the contributio...
The 114th VFW National Convention will stream live this year from Louisville, Ky., beginning with the annual VFW memorial service at 8:30 a.m. (EDT), on Sunday, July 21. Streaming will pick back up with Monday’s Joint Opening Session which will feature special award presentations to the Navy SEALS, General Peter Chiarelli and more. You&rsq...
The VFW wants to make the journey to collect your VA benefits as simple as possible. That’s why we’re hosting another VFW Twitter Chat Thursday, June 27, from 3-4 p.m. EDT. VFW Service Officer Ron Cherry will be standing by to answer participants’ questions regarding the VA claims process and benefits in general for one hour in ...
Today, 60 recycled vehicles were presented to military and veterans’ families across the United States through the Recycled Rides program provided by Progressive Insurance and the National Auto Body Council (NABC). Recycled Rides was created four years ago as a way to give back within local communities across America. This year’s p...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Stolen Valor Act of 2005 almost a year ago on the grounds that lying was protected speech, but justices on both sides of the 6-3 decision also provided a roadmap requiring any future legislation to be narrower in focus than just to penalize people for simple lying. Yesterday, the president si...
As violent tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma last month, VFW knew that many of its members and their families would be deeply impacted and need our assistance. We asked patriotic Americans to join with our VFW Departments, Districts, Posts and members, and donate to VFW’s Oklahoma Tornado Relief fund. Because of the generosity of the VFW co...
In the wake of the devastation resulting from the tornadoes in Oklahoma, the VFW has dispersed funds to the state to assist fellow VFW members and their families seeking aid. While the full extent of the damage is still being evaluated, we know there will be a need for financial assistance among our members and their families. Any assistance is muc...
The VFW wantsto make the journey to collect your VA benefits as simple as possible. That’s why we’re hosting a VFW Twitter Chat Thursday, May 23, from 3-4 p.m. EDT. VFW Service Officer Ron Cherry will be standing by to answer participants’ questions regarding the VA claims process and benefits in general for one hour in ...
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