120th VFW National Convention

Orlando, Fla., was selected to host the 120th VFW National Convention, July 20-24, 2019.

Every year, thousands of VFW and Auxiliary delegates gather to represent the organization’s total membership of more than 1.6 million at the weeklong convention. While there, our mission is to approve new national priorities to guide our organization as we lobby Congress on issues important to the nation’s veterans, service members and their families.

This year, a number of distinguished guests and award recipients, as well as a number of elected officials from Florida appeared during the weeklong event. In addition to addresses by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Retired Lt. Gen. Chuck Horner and Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie, Retired Admiral Michelle Howard, DPAA Director Kelly McKeague and Retired Brig. Gen. Jack Hammond all received VFW national awards.

If you weren't able to make it to convention, you'll find highlights below.

Convention Highlights

Convention Reels

Catch up on what you may have missed from Orlando by watching convention live segments on demand here.

Convention in the News

VFW 2019 Made it Happen 100 Percent Membership

"Made it Happen" Celebration

Membership in the VFW has grown for the first time in 27 years! Help the VFW celebrate this monumental achievement while we're in Orlando for the 120th VFW National Convention.

Monday, July 22, 6:00 p.m.

Orange County Convention Center

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VFW Patriotic Celebration

From the parade of Departments to an evening filled with the music of Sailor Jerri and Six-String Soldiers, you won't want to miss the 2019 VFW Patriotic Celebration!

Tuesday, July 23, 6:30 p.m.

Orange County Convention Center

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