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11/14/2024 - The VFW is one of the most respected voices in Washington, D.C., and within local governments across America. We advocate for justice for our nation's veterans, service members and military families on an array of issues and continue to be the voice for veterans everywhere. We regularly testify before Congress, meet with elected officials and rally our national network of VFW members and patriotic supporters to ensure our lawmakers put veterans first. When those who've s...

11/8/2024 - Combat Tested Gaming has brought veterans together from around the world, and together we can do more FOR VETERANS. The VFW understand the unique bond you share with other veterans of overseas conflicts because we, too, have been there. Since 1899, the VFW has been the nation’s leading veterans service organization in the fight to better the lives of all those who’ve worn the uniform of the United States military. No matter which conflict called you to service, we invit...

11/8/2024 - The VFW, America’s largest organization of combat veterans has teamed up with KC Crew to offer our nation’s service members and veterans a seamless and innovative way to connect - Combat Tested Gaming leagues! Gaming and the connectivity it brings has proven to enhance veterans’ mental well-being through social engagement and skill development in a supportive and inclusive environment. Through these leagues, we’re calling on all in the military community to join in on ...

2/17/2017 - KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Next weekend, more than 500 members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., the nation’s largest and oldest war veterans’ organization begin rallying in Washington, D.C., to voice the concerns of veterans directly with the nation’s lawmakers during the 2017 VFW Legislative Conference, Feb. 26 – March 2. The annual conference strengthens the VFW’s advocacy efforts on behalf of America’s veterans, service members and their families, as VFW members ...

5/30/2014 - The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States said today’s resignation of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki is in the best interests of the nation’s veterans. “The VFW was the first major veterans organization to call for an independent investigation and, if warranted, for the dismissal and criminal prosecution of those employees involved with gaming the system,” said William A. Thien, the national commander of the 1.9 million-member VFW and its Au...

6/12/2009 - A fish fry with a group of men over 60. Not the type of get-together a 20-something guy is likely to view as an appealing way to spend the evening. But the Veterans of Foreign Wars wants to attract exactly those young men as new members. The VFW believes switching from old-fashioned socials to social networking Web sites is the answer. The 110-year-old organization whose VFW posts are a common site in towns across the country, is branching out through blogs and Web sit...

2/27/2012 - Each year, the VFW Legislative Conference provides hundreds of VFW members and leaders the opportunity to speak with lawmakers, taking the voice of American veterans directly to The Hill. VFW’s live stream will begin on March 4, 2012 at 6:00pm (EST) with the annual Voice of Democracy Parade of Winners, followed by streaming video of the VFW Commander-in-Chief, Richard DeNoyer’s testimony to a joint hearing of the Senate and House Committees on the afternoon of March 7, 2...

3/27/2024 - 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...

3/27/2024 - 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...

11/8/2024 - June/July USS Harry S. Truman: Facing Off Against ISIS 'Sending ISIS to Hell': American Volunteers Wage a Lonely War Preserving the Legacy of the Vietnam War Ambushed at Srok Dong May An Enduring Memorial Tradition: Waterloo, N.Y. Celebrates 150 Years of Memorial Day Project Ensures Final Dignity for Veterans: The Missing in America Project Behind the Ink: Visual Expressions of Memories Hockey Proves Therapeutic for Veterans April Snowball Express Gives Comfort to Gold...