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9/23/2024 - 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.
12/7/2023 - This year, the VFW is celebrating an incredible milestone ... 100 years ago at our National Encampment, our forefathers established the National Service Bureau known today as National Veterans Service to work with the government to ensure America’s veterans got the benefits they’ve earned and deserved. The VFW was the first veterans service organization to help veterans cut through the bureaucratic red tape. Literally. The term goes back to the beginning of the National...
8/9/2024 - To qualify for membership in the VFW you MUST meet the following TWO requirements: 1: Honorable Service – must have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and either received a discharge of Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) or be currently serving. 2: Service in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters*. This can be proven by any of the following: - An authorized campaign medal (see a full list of qualifying medals a...
9/12/2024 - Since its inception nearly 12 decades ago, the VFW has been committed to advocating on behalf of all veterans, service members and their families. Veterans both old and young have joined in our cause, ensuring that veterans of every era are respected for their service, receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of our great nation. To continue the fight for veterans, we need leading-edge minds t...
9/12/2024 - The Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation is the official 501(c)(3) of the VFW. It exists to provide financial resources to the vital assistance programs of the VFW. Through our strategic relationships with supporters, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation fills in governmental assistance gaps for troops abroad, military families back in the U.S. and America’s often-forgotten veterans. These programs are provided at no cost to the recipients and require no Veterans of Fo...
2/8/2024 - The VFW was founded for one single purpose: to ensure those who’ve protected our freedom are protected in return. This protection comes in the form of programs, standing up for veterans rights in Washington, D.C., and reaching out to help communities across America. The hard truth is, we can’t do this without your generosity. Thanks in advance for your consideration. Learn more about giving to the VFW. Let's Make a Difference Together! Select the program you woul...
5/28/2024 - Search the VFW Website. As the largest and oldest war veterans service organization, we provide assistance and support to service members, veterans, and their families. Learn More.
5/28/2024 - As the largest and oldest war veterans service organization, we have a long history of supporting service members, veterans, and their families. Learn more about us.
12/7/2023 - The VFW is proud to be working with the United States WWI Centennial Commission to ensure the sacrifice of our WWI veterans is never forgotten. Learn More!
5/28/2024 - For more than a century, VFW Posts have been the pillars of support in communities worldwide. From coordinating welcome home celebrations and community picnics, to building playgrounds and organizing clothing drives, VFW Post Pride showcases the hard work and support that make VFW Posts and their members second to none. Would you like your Post's latest troop or community support event featured here? Use #VFWPostPride when sharing your story, photo or video to social med...
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