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Veteran Cory Isaacs, 49, of Abilene, Texas, describes himself as an atypical soldier. The Texas lawyer served later in life and had no desire to become an officer or move up the ranks. “I wanted to do my part and be a combat soldier,” he said. Isaacs enlisted in 2010 and for four years, he served as an infantryman. He completed his trai...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is encouraging its more than 1.5 million VFW and Auxiliary members to show their support and appreciation for Sport Clips Haircuts and all their team members as part of its #SportClipsSalute appreciation event, Jan. 25-29, 2021. VFW members, and their families and friends are encouraged t...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) honors the significant legacy and noteworthy accomplishments of civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Over the course of the past several months, our nation has really been challenged with issues of racial injustice and prejudice that has tested us as a people,” sai...
“I have always believed that we were put on earth to serve and share our blessings with others,” said David Myers, a Life member of VFW Post 3031 in Rogers, Arkansas. Myers put that into action by serving in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. Even while answering the call of duty during Operation Desert Storm and as part of the Space Shut...
The VFW is proud to honor all veterans who are #StillServing, and it’s especially meaningful to see the ways Posts have provided much needed assistance throughout this year. To highlight the incredible work being done, a new Post of the Month feature is launching to focus attention on VFW Posts answering the call of duty. The first Post of th...
As meat became hard to find on store shelves due to the pandemic, VFW Post 2772 in Sherman, Texas, discovered a unique way to feed their community. “I found a hog hunter who was willing to donate any hogs he killed to help serve free meat to the public,” said Sr. Vice Commander Monique “Mo” Cooksey. “The hogs were clea...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is now accepting submissions for its 2021 National Publications Contest. VFW publications published up to four times annually, or five or more times annually, will be judged in four categories. The categories are: Department-level publications: Newspaper/Newsletter Defi...
When it comes to prescription medications, you have choices. Whether you’re looking to have your prescriptions delivered to your home, picking up at the pharmacy, looking for 30 or 60 day supplies or choosing between brand name and generic medications, VFW member benefit provider Inside Rx is here to help. The cost-efficient choice While the ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – With 2020 drawing to a close, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) extends its warmest wishes for a peaceful holiday season to all of our nation’s veterans, service members, and their families and advocates. This holiday season may not encompass the togetherness and traditions of years past, but no matter how you celebr...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On this 9th anniversary of the conclusion of the U.S. mission in Iraq, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) remembers the nearly 4,500 courageous men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against terror. More than 1.5 million soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines deployed to Iraq from March 20, 2003, to Dec....
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