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1/27/2016 - “After returning from Kuwait in 2014, I was diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. My first few months home were filled with suicidal thoughts and severe depression,” said Kyle Orian, an Army and Air Force veteran. Orian served in Operation Enduring Freedom and Desert Storm. After nearly 15 years in the military, he also suffers from nerve damage in his hands, chronic back pain and a traumatic brain injury. “My psychiatrist recommended I do a year-long treatment,...
12/11/2024 - A staggering 20 veterans die by suicide every day, and the VFW is committed to helping change the narrative and stigma surrounding mental health in America. In order to raise awareness, foster community engagement, improve research and provide intervention for those affected by invisible injuries and emotional stress, the VFW has teamed up with the nationwide organizations Give an Hour and the Campaign to Change Direction, One Mind, PatientsLikeMe and the Elizabeth Dole ...
12/11/2024 - 121st VFW National Convention Thousands of VFW and Auxiliary delegates were expected to gather to represent the organization’s total membership of more than 1.5 million at the weeklong event. But when the coronavirus forced us to cancel the VFW National Convention in its current, we weren't going to just sit on the sidelines. Earlier this year, the VFW launched the #StillServing campaign to bring more awareness to the many ways veterans continue to serve beyond the m...
12/11/2024 - We are proud to be associated with many great companies and organizations that work to support America's service members, veterans and their families. Making the impact we do would be much more difficult without the generosity and support of our corporate sponsors. If you're interested in collaborating with the VFW, complete our online form and we'll be in touch soon! Affiliates Every day, the VFW works with our affiliate organizations to ensure our mission is fulfil...
7/16/2020 - Statement of Matthew Doyle, 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 Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs With Respect To H.R. 5639, H.R. 5487, H.R 5048, H.R. 5019, H.R. 697, H.R. 6013, H.R. 6060, and H.R. 7443 Washington, D.C. Chairwoman Luria, Ranking Member Bost, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of t...
2/12/2020 - Statement of Ramsey Sulayman, Associate 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 Technology Modernization With Respect To “Data Privacy and Portability at VA: Protecting Veterans’ Personal Data” WASHINGTON, D.C. Chairwoman Lee, Ranking Member Banks, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veteran...
9/16/2020 - Statement of Patrick Murray, Director National Legislative Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the United States House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittees on Technology Modernization and Economic Opportunity With Respect To “Moving Beyond Patchwork Systems: The Future of Education Services IT” Washington, D.C. Chairwoman Lee, Chairman Levin, Ranking Members Banks and Bilirakis, and members of the subcommittees, o...
3/10/2020 - 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 Aux...
2/6/2020 - 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 Auxil...
3/10/2020 - Statement of Michael S. Figlioli, Deputy Director National Veterans Service Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Committee on Veterans’ Affairs United States House of Representatives With Respect To “Stopping Harm and Implementing Enhanced Lead-time For Debts for Veterans Act” Washington, D.C. Chairman Pappas, Ranking Member Bergman, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the Veterans of Foreign W...
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