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7/10/2012 - WASHINGTON — The president has accepted an invitation to speak before the 113th National Convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., which begins July 21 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nev. The event is closed to the public. “We are very grateful to President Obama for choosing to address America’s oldest and largest major combat veterans’ organization,” said VFW National Commander Richard L. DeNoyer, a retired Marine and Vietnam combat vete...

9/24/2012 - VFW has supported the education of our country’s most promising and talented students with impressive scholarships for more than 60 years. We’re excited to announce that now is the time to submit an audio-essay for VFW’s Voice of Democracy scholarship competition, open to students in grades 9-12. This year’s theme: “Is Our Constitution Still Relevant?” The national first-place winner receives a $30,000 scholarship paid directly to the recipient’s American university...

9/27/2012 - Each year on September 29, VFW Day is celebrated at Posts and in communities around the world. It’s a day devoted to the organization and its dedicated members who are so deeply committed to serving those who bravely serve this nation. This year marks the 113th year since the VFW was established. On September 29, 1899, a small group of Spanish-America war veterans joined together to form what would become the nation’s largest and most dedicated group of combat v...

3/6/2012 - WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. awarded House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.) with the 2012 VFW Congressional Award Tuesday afternoon for his outstanding service to the nation’s military and to a strong and secure America. “The chairman fights to strengthen our military and to invest in a force that can meet and beat any threat,” said VFW National Commander Richard L. DeNoyer. “He also led efforts to keep ...

3/5/2012 - The winners of the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary sponsored Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition and the Patriot’s Pen essay competition were announced late yesterday afternoon during the 2012 VFW Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. The Voice of Democracy program celebrated its 65th year with this year’s theme, “Is There Pride in Serving in Our Military?” The first-place winner, Elizabeth Scannell, sponsored by Post 10256 and Ladies Auxiliary in Goose Creek,...

3/7/2012 - WASHINGTON — In testimony today before a joint hearing of the Senate and House Veterans Affairs Committees, the national commander of America’s oldest and largest major combat veterans’ organization urged Congress to not balance the budget on the backs of disabled veterans or on the men and women who continue to serve in uniform. “Your two committees have a long history of taking care of veterans in a bipartisan manner,” said Richard L. DeNoyer, a retired Marine and V...

7/6/2011 - At 20 years old, Tasha DeBlois to some would appear to be just starting her adult life. That is until they get to know the United States military veteran, a National Guard Military Police officer, pow wow vendor and participant, college student and recently named commander of her local Veterans of Foreign Wars Branch. “I don’t look like what a lot of people expect a veteran to look like,” she said from her home in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The Blackfoot citizen, who’s In...

1/3/2011 - Tremendous challenges face America’s military families, especially when frequent relocations are involved. Military families move approximately every two years and military children will attend six to nine different schools between kindergarten and high school graduation. Students face the stress of making new friends and leaving others behind. They must become acquainted with new schools at awkward times, and the stress can affect their school performance. It is espe...

1/3/2017 - Brian Nibbelink, 30, of Rock Valley, Iowa, was a sniper in the Army and served a year in Iraq. After five years on active duty and two and a half in the Reserves, Nibbelink worked as a security contractor in Iraq for three years. “The military helped me mature in many aspects of my life,” said Nibbelink. “I’m more driven and ambitious because of my time in the Army.” Now that Nibbelink is once again a civilian, he’s using that drive to pursue a career in medicine. A VF...

1/12/2017 - Since 2007, the VFW has partnered with Burger King and Sport Clips to further serve veterans. Through programs such as Unmet Needs, Free Call Days and, most recently, the Help A Hero Scholarship, thousands of veterans and families have been supported. Here’s a look at how both of these companies work in conjunction with the VFW. $4 Million for Unmet Needs Burger King franchise owner Mike DeRosa clearly remembers the day in 2007 when he decided he wanted to reach out to t...