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Veterans have long had a penchant for volunteerism and community service work. To recognize that service, in February 2020, VFW launched its #StillServing campaign aimed at showcasing the volunteer endeavors of VFW members across the globe. Since then, thousands of stories have been posted online at vfw.org/StillServing. VFW Director of Communicati...
Benjamin Breckheimer sat at the edge of his bed with a gunclenched in hand, crying and lettinghis mind swirl at the mercy of alcohol in his system. He had measured his life and reasoned it came short of what he wanted — a promising 11-year military career ripped away after being wounded in Afghanistan, which was soon topped by a divorce reque...
From the age of 17, Roxanne Payne knew she wanted to work in the government and decided to join the military. She served four years active duty at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada. Today, she still lives in the Las Vegas area along with her children Djibril, Lovely and Jaylan. Her other daughter Deja is in the Army and is stationed at For...
JT Ramondetta’s father, a retired Vietnam Air Force veteran, was very influential in his son’s decision to join the same branch of the military. During a 16-year career, Ramondetta was stationed around the country and served overseas like his father before him. He had found his calling. “After 9/11, I deployed several times. I kn...
“Military service was something that I believe I owed our country,” said Forrest Enemark. “I felt an obligation to protect the opportunities and freedoms I’ve benefitted from, so that those that follow me may as well.” Enemark, 26, of Albany, New York, served as a specialist in the Army Reserves for six years. Part of ...
Statement Of Ryan M. Gallucci, Director National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before The United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittees on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs & Oversight and Investigations With Respect To “At What Cost? - Ensuring Quality ...
WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Commander applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs following its announcement of the addition of nine conditions to the list of presumed service-connected disabilities for certain veterans, today. “This is a significant step toward getting our toxic-exposed veterans the care a...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — More than 120 people showed for a “Call on Congress” event outside of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Headquarters Tuesday afternoon, urging senators from Missouri and Kansas to pass the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 or Honoring our PACT Act. “The cost of war ...
No matter the time of year, when you check the calendar of VFW Post 10804, you are sure to find something worthwhile. Located in N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the Post hosts regular functions and is almost always raising funds for a good cause. Members can also be spotted in the community building connections and giving back through other engage...
WASHINGTON — Today the VFW joins a grateful nation in commemorating National Borinqueneers Day, named in honor of the brave Soldiers of the 65th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army. Nicknamed during the Korean War for the original inhabitants of the island of Puerto Rico, the Borinqueneers have a long and storied history dating back t...
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