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5/28/2024 - VFW Posts worldwide host public commemorations and other events on many patriotic days, honoring America's veterans and rich history. Join us in our efforts by getting involved with an upcoming event with your local Post today!

12/7/2023 - Use this form to advertise your upcoming reunion in VFW magazine. This is a free service provided to VFW members. Fill out all the required fields and click "Submit" when finished. Reunions must be submitted at least four months in advance of the reunion date. VFW will run a reunion notice only ONCE in the magazine.

11/8/2024 - Ever since I was 8 years old, I wanted to be a Marine. On my 18th birthday, I went into the local recruiting station and tried to enlist in the Marine Corps. They took one look at me, laughed, and sent me away. At 4’11-3/4” I was too short. Heartbroken, I forgot about military service and went on with my life, getting married at age 19 and starting a career in administration. Besides, the attitude of the time among the general population was that a woman who enlisted in ...

8/6/2014 - STATEMENT OF KATHIE SCHIEBEL STATE COMMANDER OF NEW MEXICO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WITH RESPECT TO CHALLENGES IN RURAL AMERICA: VA ACCESS AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE ROSWELL, NM MR. CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE: On behalf of the men and women of the Veterans o...

11/15/2018 - Statement Of Patrick Murray, Deputy Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States House of Representatives With Respect To “A Continued Review of GI Bill Payment Delays” WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Arrington, Ranking Member O’Rourke, and members of the Subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Uni...

9/22/2021 - Statement of Tammy Barlet, Deputy Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House Of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs With Respect to “Veteran Suicide Prevention: Innovative Research and Expanded Public Health Efforts” Washington, D.C. Chairman Takano, Ranking Member Bost, and members of the committee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United...

3/24/2021 - Statement of Ryan M. Gallucci, Director National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance And Memorial Affairs With Respect To “VA Compensation and Pension Exams During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Path Forward” WASHINGTON, DC Chairwoman Luria, Ranking Member Nehls, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and w...

7/17/2019 - Statement of Patrick Murray, Deputy Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity With Respect To "Pending Legislation" WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Levin, Ranking Member Bilirakis, and members of the Subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and its A...

3/16/2022 - Statement of Tammy Barlet, Associate Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States For the Record United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health With Respect To “Pending Legislation” Washington, D.C. Chairwoman Brownley, Ranking Member Bergman, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and its Auxil...

6/7/2017 - Statement of Carlos Fuentes, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs With Respect to “Examining the Veterans Choice Program and the Future of Care in the Community” WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairman Isakson, Ranking Member Tester and members of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars...