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12/7/2023 - If you’re a veteran in crisis or concerned about one, there are caring, qualified VA responders standing by to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call, chat online or text options are available. Don't suffer in silence.

3/8/2012 - STATEMENT OF RYAN M. GALLUCCI, DEPUTY DIRECTOR NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES BEFORE THE VETERANS’ AFFAIRS SUBCOMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITH RESPECT TO H.R. 3329, H.R. 3483, H.R. 3610, H.R. 3670, H.R. 3524, H.R. 4048, H.R. 4051, H.R. 4052, H.R. 4057 and H.R. 4072 WASHINGTON, D.C. MR. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE SUBCOMMITTEE: On behalf of the more t...

7/7/2011 - STATEMENT OF RAYMOND KELLEY, DIRECTOR NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES BEFORE THE ...

2/28/2024 - Statement of Michael Figlioli, Director National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To “Sacred Mission: Honoring America’s Veterans and their Families at VA Cemeteries” Washington D.C. Chairman Tester, Ranking Member Moran, and members of the committee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and its Auxili...

1/30/2024 - Statement of Gabriella Kubinyi, Auxiliary Member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect To The One Percent: Supporting America’s Surviving Military Family Community 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 (VFW) and its Auxiliary, than...

4/10/2024 - WASHINGTON – More than three decades later, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) continues to pay tribute to the nearly 700,000 military men and women who served in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, commonly referred to as the Persian Gulf War. April 11 marks the 33rd anniversary of the cease fire signed between the coalition and the Iraqi government, and we recognize and thank the veterans who fought and selflessly sacrificed to liberate the nation of Kuwait from inva...

5/10/2024 - WASHINGTON — In light of the recent Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the Inspector General report of funding improperly paid to senior executives last year, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is expressing its concerns over the payments. “We are very disappointed by the lack of oversight involved here,” said Mike Figlioli, VFW Director of National Veterans Service. “Knowing that this funding was intended to retain those in the department with critical skills to ...

3/19/2024 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. – VFW National Commander Duane Sarmiento issued the following statement in response to 80 artists — many from international locations — pulling out of this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, because the U.S. Army was a “Super Sponsor” of the event. “The VFW fully supports free speech but seems the artists who pulled out of this year's South by Southwest festival due to the U.S. Army's sponsorship missed out on a great opportunity...

3/28/2024 - WASHINGTON – For the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and for our nation, National Vietnam War Veterans Day is one of high importance and significance. Though long overdue, it is the day when America recognizes each and every Vietnam War veteran, to include those who have yet to return home and are still unaccounted for. Made official through the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 and signed into law by then-President Donald Trump, on March 29 we honor the great ...

1/29/2024 - WASHINGTON — On behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and its Auxiliary, we are saddened and concerned hearing the news that three American service members were killed and more than 30 others were injured after a drone attack on a U.S. military installation in Jordan yesterday. First, we send our condolences and prayers to the Gold Star families whose loved ones were lost in this grievous terroristic act. We honor your sacrifice and honor the lives and service of...