On April 1, 1968, Marine veteran Ken Rodgers, upon exiting a helicopter that landed in the city of Dong Ha, Vietnam, turned and looked back in the direction that he came from, toward Khe Sanh Combat Base. As he remembered the battle that transpired there over the past 11 weeks, he thought to himself: “That’s one hell of a story.” Having suffered a wound to the head from a mortar blast, Rodgers would go on to be a survivor of the 77-day siege that occurred at the base, la...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Today the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to join a grateful nation in celebrating the 251st birthday of the United States Navy, the steadfast maritime force that has protected and defended the shores of America, strategic interests abroad and global sea lanes for two and a half centuries. On Oct. 13, 1775, a resolution of the Continental Congress established what is now the United States Navy, authorizing "a swift sailing vessel, to carry ten ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – For nearly 80 years, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has invested in America's next generation of leaders through its Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen youth patriotic essay contests. The Oct. 31 deadline is fast approaching for middle and high school students to enter this year's competition and have their chance at winning a share of nearly $3 million in scholarships and awards. This year's theme for both programs is "What a Veteran Taught Me A...
Veterans who paid Trajector Medical, LLC, formerly known as Vet Comp & Pen Medical Consulting, LLC, for assistance obtaining or increasing their Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits may have claims in Trajector’s pending bankruptcy and should act promptly to protect their rights. The Bankruptcy Court initially established Oct. 1, 2026, as the General Claims Bar Date. The Bankruptcy Court granted an extension of that deadline to Nov. 30. (This date was updat...
GEORGETOWN, Texas – Veteran-founded Sport Clips Haircuts is launching its 13th annual campaign for the VFW’s “Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship” program, giving clients nationwide an opportunity to help veterans and service members pursue education and career goals after military service. The campaign runs Oct. 5 through Nov. 14, 2026, with donations accepted at participating Sport Clips locations. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, participating stores will offer free haircuts...
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