RENO, Nev. – Tomorrow, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary will begin welcoming attendees to the VFW’s 127th National Convention. Each year, thousands of VFW and Auxiliary members representing VFW Posts, Districts and Departments from around the globe join together to reconnect, learn and conduct the official business of both organizations to include electing and installing new leadership, and affirming the resolutions that drive the VFW’s operations and...
July 4 marks America’s 250th anniversary. More than a milestone celebration — America 250 invites reflection on the people, events and ideals that have shaped the nation since 1776. This historic anniversary provides an opportunity not only to honor the nation’s past, but also to inspire conversations about its future and the shared responsibility of citizenship in the years ahead. It seems fitting that VFW Posts from “sea to shining sea,” are leading the way in commemor...
Over the past month, veterans and supporters across the country have sent a clear message: expand veterans' benefits without reducing future veterans' earned disability compensation. Through emails, phone calls, trips to Washington, D.C., and meetings with lawmakers, you've made sure veterans' voices are being heard. Although the House pulled its planned vote on the Take Care of America's Veterans Act (H.R.9237 / S.4744), the bill remains active. Now is not the time to l...
Retired Army Maj. Nelson González, 68, represented the Orlando VA Adaptive Sports Program at the 2026 National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG) between June 27 and July 2 in Tampa, Florida. Held at the University of South Florida Research Park Fields, González won the Gold Medal in the Archery Recurve Freestyle with sights category for the 65–69 age division. “Despite the intense heat and humidity, every arrow made the effort worthwhile,” said González, a life member of...
Have any vehicles collecting dust in your garage? A boat that has not been used in more than a decade? An ATV that no longer runs? VFW is accepting unwanted vehicles to help support those who have served our nation. Through the partnership of the VFW Foundation, the official 501(c)(3) charity of VFW, and the Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS) organization, more than 250 vehicles are collected each year, generating $242,000 in revenue for services that provided ur...
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