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11/4/2025 - Working alongside America’s youth and instilling a sense of patriotism has always been — and will always be — a VFW priority. Learn more about the VFW’s youth and education programs below.

10/6/2025 - Dear Teacher, Thank you for taking time to check out our Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen and Teacher Award programs. By entering your information below, we will mail you updated materials on the programs you have indicated when it is possible. Your name and data are secure and will not be provided to anyone else or used for any other purpose. Please know the new themes are annually announced online no later than March 1. Again, thank you for your commitment to America'...

12/10/2025 - The VFW offers a wide range of assistance programs aimed at helping veterans of every generation. Whether that means providing free, professional help filing or appealing a VA claim, offering scholarships for post-secondary education or providing emergency financial relief when times get tough, the VFW is there for America's veterans.

10/6/2025 - Through the support of a group of patriotic professional athletes from the National Football League and Major League Baseball, eKnowledge is able to provide SAT or ACT PowerPrep Programs to VFW members, relatives and dependents at drastically reduced prices. The SAT and ACT PowerPrep software helps students prepare for their college entrance exams, increases student confidence, which can result in higher test scores, thousands of dollars in scholarships, and accept...

10/6/2025 - With approximately 1.4 million VFW and Auxiliary members in nearly 6,000 Posts around the world, the VFW provides vital assistance and support for America’s service members, veterans and their families. Below you’ll find resources and the history surrounding America’s largest organization of combat veterans. VFW At a Glance: If you’re looking for high-level information about the powerhouse for veterans that’s been around since 1899, we’ve got you covered. VFW Fact Sh...

10/6/2025 - Every year, nearly 230,000 of our nation's youth compete in the VFW's Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen audio essay competitions for their chance to win a portion of more than $3 million in college scholarships and awards. The competitions culminate with the Parade of Winners event, designed to celebrate and recognize the contests’ top national winners. This year, the VFW hosted its first-ever, virtual Parade of Winners on April 1, live on Facebook. During the histo...

10/6/2025 - Watch the Commander-in-Chief's full testimony and other clips from the 2015 Legislative Conference here. Since 1949, VFW's annual Legislative Conference has provided an opportunity for VFW leaders from each state to personally lobby their respective lawmakers and watch as VFW's current National Commander testifies on Capitol Hill before the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs committees on behalf of veterans. Guest speakers are invited to address conference delegates, and...

10/6/2025 - Since 1949, VFW's annual Legislative Conference has provided an opportunity for VFW leaders from each state to personally lobby their respective lawmakers and watch as VFW's current Commander-in-Chief testifies on Capitol Hill before the House and Senate Veterans Affairs committees on behalf of veterans. Guest speakers are invited to address conference delegates, and since 1964 the VFW's Congressional Award has been presented annually to one sitting member of the House o...

10/6/2025 - Every year, nearly 230,000 of our nation's youth compete in the VFW's Voice of Democracy and Patriot's Pen audio essay competitions for their chance to win a portion of more than $3 million in college scholarships and awards. The competitions culminate with the Parade of Winners event, designed to celebrate and recognize the contests’ top national winners. This year, the VFW will host its annual Parade of Winners virtually on April 7 at 7 p.m. CDT, live on Facebook. Be ...

10/22/2025 - Without our nation’s veterans, America wouldn't be the great nation it is today. Our youth deserve to learn about our rich history, traditions and the role of our veterans in creating and shaping America. Each year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars selects elementary, middle, and high school teachers to participate in the Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher program. Please review the new rules and eligibility requirements and download the 2025 entry form...