Statement of Kristina Keenan, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To Pending Legislation Washington, D.C Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and members of the committee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VF...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – On June 2, 2026, eight women veterans, first responders and those in law enforcement or with intelligence backgrounds will deploy from a single C-47 aircraft into Normandy, France, for a first-ever, women-only jump. The “chalk” commemorates D-Day and recognizes the often-overlooked role of women in the World War II resistance movement. Organized by the nonprofit Fox Force Foundation, a veteran-led organization advancing women’s leadership and resilien...
The 2026 VFW Publications Contest has concluded, and this year saw another outstanding collection of published works from veterans across the country. Similar to previous years, to help drive more engagement, the VFW 2026 Publication Contest featured Best Feature Story and Best Magazine categories. According to the judges, those categories saw many impressive entries this year. The winners for Best Feature Story are: Grand: “Renewed Purpose: Veteran Finds Community ...
OAK BROOK, Ill., – Ace Hardware, the world’s largest hardware cooperative, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will continue their annual Memorial Day tradition by distributing one million American flags at participating Ace stores nationwide on Saturday, May 23, helping communities honor the service and sacrifice of fallen military members. The first 240 customers at participating Ace stores will receive a free 8” x 12” American flag*, and for every flag distributed,...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. –– The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce it has joined America250 as a programming partner in celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday, amplifying our shared focus on educating, engaging and uniting Americans for this historic moment in history. For 250 years, America has stood free not by chance or accident, but because generations of veterans answered the call of duty when their country needed them. From the earliest days of the Rev...
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